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4MA1/2FR Jun 2022, Question 15: Dividing in a Given Ratio

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

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Kim's spending N is split between food at 40%, clothes at 1/4, and petrol P. Find the ratio P : N as integers a : b in simplest form.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 140% = 2/5 = 8/20
  2. 21/4 = 5/20
  3. 31 − 8/20 − 5/20 = 7/20
  4. 4P : N = 7/20 : 1
  5. 5P : N = 7 : 20

Answer7 : 20

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