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4MA1/1FR Jun 2019, Question 13: Constructing Equations

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Write a formula for the total cost T dollars when p kg of potatoes at 2 dollars per kg and c kg of carrots at 3 dollars per kg are bought.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1cost of potatoes is 2 × p = 2p
  2. 2cost of carrots is 3 × c = 3c
  3. 3total cost T = 2p + 3c

AnswerT = 2p + 3c

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