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4MA1/1F Jun 2019, Question 5: Multiplication and Division of Fractions

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

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The question, in short

From 12 481 concert attendees with 8906 adults, find how many girls are present given that 3/5 of the children are boys.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Children = 12 481 − 8906 = 3575
  2. 2Boys = 3/5 × 3575 = 2145
  3. 3Girls = 3575 − 2145 = 1430

Answer1430

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