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4MA1/1F Jun 2023, Question 11: Percentage Increases and Decreases

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

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Pablo buys adult tickets at 12 euros each and children's tickets costing 30% less; total spend is 94.80 euros with 3 adult tickets. Find how many children's tickets he buys.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 13 × 12 = 36
  2. 294.80 − 36 = 58.80
  3. 330% of 12 = 3.60
  4. 412 − 3.60 = 8.40
  5. 558.80 ÷ 8.40 = 7

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