4MA1/2F Jun 2023, Question 21: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Nancy's coins total 85p using only 2p and 5p coins, with the ratio of 2p to 5p coins 1:3. Find how many more 5p coins than 2p coins she has.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1One group of 1 two-pence and 3 five-pence coins is worth 2 + 15 = 17p
- 2Number of groups: 85 ÷ 17 = 5
- 3So 5 two-pence coins and 15 five-pence coins
- 415 − 5 = 10
Answer10
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