4MA1/1FR Jan 2021, Question 12: Calculating a Percentage of a Quantity
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 5 marks
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The question, in short
Share £250 between Rose and Haydn in the ratio 2 : 3, then find how much more Rose gives to charity than Haydn, given Rose gives all hers and Haydn gives 42% of his.
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Solution · 5 marks
- 1One share = 250 ÷ (2 + 3) = 50
- 2Rose gets 2 × 50 = £100 and Haydn gets 3 × 50 = £150
- 3Haydn gives 42% of 150 = 0.42 × 150 = £63
- 4Difference = 100 − 63 = 37
Answer37
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