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4MA1/2FR Jun 2019, Question 14: Ratio Mixture Problems

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

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The question, in short

Using the ingredient quantities for 6 blackcurrant pies, work out the greatest number Maria can make from her given amounts of flour, blackcurrants, sugar and butter, showing working.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Per pie: flour 25 g, blackcurrants 70 g, sugar 28.33 g, butter 15.83 g
  2. 2Flour: 755 ÷ 25 = 30.2
  3. 3Blackcurrants: 1265 ÷ 70 = 18.07...
  4. 4Sugar: 685 ÷ 28.33 = 24.17...
  5. 5Butter: 950 ÷ 15.83 = 60
  6. 6Blackcurrants limit it: 18 pies

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