4MA1/1FR Jan 2021, Question 4: Earnings and Deductions
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Iwan buys 1 plant pot at £8, 3 bags of soil at £4.50 each and as many £1.10 seed packets as possible from £30. Work out his change.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1Pot and soil cost 8 + 3 × 4.50 = £21.50
- 2Money left for seeds: 30 − 21.50 = £8.50
- 38.50 ÷ 1.10 = 7.72…, so he can buy 7 packets
- 47 packets cost 7 × 1.10 = £7.70
- 5Change = 8.50 − 7.70 = 0.80
Answer0.80
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