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4MA1/1FR Jun 2022, Question 11: Direct Proportion in Real Life

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

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The question, in short

Sophia buys 500 g Cheddar and 200 g Stilton for £6.30 total; Cheddar costs £9.20 per kg. Find the price per kg of the Stilton.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1500 / 1000 = 0.5
  2. 20.5 × 9.20 = 4.60
  3. 36.30 − 4.60 = 1.70
  4. 41000 / 200 = 5
  5. 55 × 1.70 = 8.50

Answer8.50

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