4MA1/1F Jan 2021, Question 17: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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Pieter converts 20 160 rand: 3/10 to euros, the remainder to dollars, rupees and francs in ratio 9:5:2. Find how many more rand went to dollars than francs.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 13/10 of 20160 = 6048
- 220160 − 6048 = 14112
- 314112 ÷ (9 + 5 + 2) = 14112 ÷ 16 = 882
- 4dollars: 9 × 882 = 7938
- 5francs: 2 × 882 = 1764
- 67938 − 1764 = 6174
Answer6174
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