4MA1/2HR Jun 2018, Question 3: Percentage Increases and Decreases
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 4 marks
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Behnaz uses 6.3 kg of wax, 210 g per candle, sells 2/5 at $13 then the rest at 20% less; find total money received.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 16.3 × 1000 = 6300
- 26300 ÷ 210 = 30
- 32/5 × 30 = 12
- 412 × 13 = 156
- 530 − 12 = 18
- 613 × 0.8 = 10.4
- 718 × 10.4 = 187.2
- 8156 + 187.2 = 343.2
Answer343.20
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