4MA1/2FR Jan 2020, Question 13: Calculating a Percentage of a Quantity
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
From $75, Betsy saves 40% and spends the rest on a T-shirt and bag, with the bag costing $12 more than the T-shirt. Find the amount spent on the bag.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 10.4 × 75 = 30
- 275 − 30 = 45
- 3t + (t + 12) = 45
- 42t + 12 = 45
- 52t = 33
- 6t = 16.50
- 716.50 + 12 = 28.50
Answer28.50
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