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4MA1/1FR Jun 2023, Question 6: Earnings and Deductions

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

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The question, in short

Niran needs 9.25 kilograms of flour sold in 750 gram bags at 58 Baht each; he buys whole bags only. Work out the total cost of the flour he buys.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Change the mass to grams: 9.25 × 1000 = 9250 g
  2. 2Number of bags needed = 9250 ÷ 750 = 12.33...
  3. 3Whole bags only, so he must buy 13 bags
  4. 4Cost = 13 × 58 = 754
  5. 5The flour costs 754 Baht

Answer754

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