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4MA1/1FR Jun 2023, Question 9: Percentage Increases and Decreases

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

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The question, in short

Use the pictogram and key to total April car sales for the four employees, compare with a target 15% above March's 60 cars, and show the target was not met.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Andros: 2 × 8 = 16
  2. 2Belinda: 1.5 × 8 = 12
  3. 3Carmen: 2.75 × 8 = 22
  4. 4Decheng: 2.25 × 8 = 18
  5. 5Total in April = 16 + 12 + 22 + 18 = 68
  6. 6Target = 60 × 1.15 = 69
  7. 768 < 69

Answer68 and 69

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