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4MA1/1FR Jan 2023, Question 19: Percentage Increases and Decreases

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Two holidays have normal prices $1600 and $1400 with discounts 16% and k%; the amounts paid are equal, so find k.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 11600 × 0.16 = 256
  2. 21600 − 256 = 1344
  3. 31400 − 1344 = 56
  4. 456 / 1400 = 0.04
  5. 50.04 × 100 = 4

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