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4MA1/2FR Jun 2018, Question 10: Direct Proportion in Real Life

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Given 3 kg carrots cost £1.35 and 5 kg carrots plus 2 kg potatoes cost £4.15, find the price of 1 kg of potatoes.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11.35 ÷ 3 = 0.45
  2. 25 × 0.45 = 2.25
  3. 34.15 − 2.25 = 1.90
  4. 41.90 ÷ 2 = 0.95

Answer0.95

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