4MA1/1FR Jan 2021, Question 9: Direct Proportion in Real Life
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Given that 3 banana boxes weigh 42 kg and 8 tomato sacks weigh 68 kg, with all boxes equal and all sacks equal, calculate the combined weight of 9 boxes and 15 sacks.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 142 ÷ 3 = 14
- 268 ÷ 8 = 8.5
- 39 × 14 = 126
- 415 × 8.5 = 127.5
- 5126 + 127.5 = 253.5
Answer253.5
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