4MA1/1FR Jun 2018, Question 15: Calculating a Percentage of a Quantity
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
With 440 students, males exceed females by 40; 65% of males and 85% of females like art. Find how many students in total like art.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1Female = (440 − 40) ÷ 2 = 200
- 2Male = 200 + 40 = 240
- 3Male who like art: 0.65 × 240 = 156
- 4Female who like art: 0.85 × 200 = 170
- 5Total = 156 + 170 = 326
Answer326
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