4MA1/1F Jan 2022, Question 19: Profit and Loss
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 5 marks
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The question, in short
Calculate Sarah's percentage profit from making and selling 150 mugs, using the given costs, proportions of small, medium and large mugs, and price list; round to the nearest whole number.
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Solution · 5 marks
- 1Small: 2/5 × 150 = 60; medium: 0.32 × 150 = 48; large: 150 − 60 − 48 = 42
- 2Income = 60 × 8.50 + 48 × 11.20 + 42 × 14.20 = £1644
- 3Profit = 1644 − 1140 = £504
- 4Percentage profit = 504 ÷ 1140 × 100 = 44.2…, which is 44
Answer44
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