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4MA1/2FR Jun 2019, Question 22: Dividing in a Given Ratio

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

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The question, in short

A team played 55 games, with wins, draws and losses in the ratio 6 : 3 : 2. Work out how many more games were won than lost.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Total parts = 6 + 3 + 2 = 11
  2. 2One part = 55 ÷ 11 = 5
  3. 3Won = 6 × 5 = 30, lost = 2 × 5 = 10
  4. 430 − 10 = 20

Answer20

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