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4MA1/1HR Jan 2020, Question 9: Compound Measures

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1HR (Higher) · Calculator · 5 marks

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Pablo melts cuboid gold blocks measuring 2 cm by 1.5 cm by 8 cm to make a 5.73 kg statue; gold density is 19.32 g/cm³. Find the least number of blocks needed, showing working.

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Solution · 5 marks

  1. 11.5 × 2 × 8 = 24
  2. 25.73 × 1000 = 5730
  3. 35730 ÷ 19.32 = 296.58...
  4. 4296.58... ÷ 24 = 12.3576...
  5. 513

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