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4MA1/2HR Jun 2019, Question 7: Dividing in a Given Ratio

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

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The question, in short

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

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 155 ÷ (6 + 3 + 2) = 5
  2. 2(6 × 5) = 30
  3. 3(2 × 5) = 10
  4. 430 − 10 = 20

Answer20

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