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4MA1/2F Jun 2021, Question 12: Earnings and Deductions

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 6 marks

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The question, in short

Using given hire cost formulas in riyals, find the bicycle cost for 14 days, then the unspent amount when 750 riyals covers bicycle plus helmet for the maximum equal number of days.

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Calculate the bicycle hire cost in riyals for 14 days using Cost = 65 × number of days + 44.

  1. 165 × 14 = 910
  2. 2910 + 44 = 954

Answer954

Part (b) · 4 marks

Find how many days Kasun can hire both bicycle and helmet with 750 riyals, then the money left over.

  1. 1The 44 riyal charge is paid once: 750 − 44 = 706
  2. 2Each day costs 65 + 12.5 = 77.5 riyals for bicycle and helmet
  3. 3706 ÷ 77.5 = 9.1…, so he can hire them for 9 days
  4. 49 days cost 9 × 77.5 = 697.5
  5. 5Not spent: 706 − 697.5 = 8.50

Answer8.50

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