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4MA1/2F Jun 2023, Question 10: Earnings and Deductions

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

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The question, in short

Solve two money problems: find change from £20 after buying 6 cupcakes at £2.20 each, and find the most balloons at £0.85 each that £50 can buy.

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Work out the change Mike gets from a £20 note after buying 6 cupcakes costing £2.20 each.

  1. 16 × 2.20 = 13.20
  2. 220 − 13.20 = 6.80

Answer6.80

Part (b) · 2 marks

Work out the greatest number of balloons Stefan can buy with £50 when each costs £0.85.

  1. 150 ÷ 0.85 = 58.82...
  2. 258 × 0.85 = 49.30
  3. 359 × 0.85 = 50.15
  4. 449.30 ≤ 50 < 50.15
  5. 558

Answer58

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