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4MA1/2FR Jun 2023, Question 3: Directed Numbers

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

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Table gives mean daytime temperatures in °C for Jupiter −160, Mars −30, Mercury 430, Neptune −210, Venus 470. Identify the coldest planet and find the gap between Jupiter and Venus.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

From the five planets listed, state which one has the lowest mean daytime temperature.

  1. 1Compare the temperatures: Jupiter −160, Mars −30, Mercury 430, Neptune −210, Venus 470
  2. 2Identify the lowest value: −210
  3. 3Neptune has the lowest mean daytime temperature

AnswerNeptune

Part (b) · 1 mark

Calculate the difference between the mean daytime temperatures of Jupiter and Venus.

  1. 1Temperature for Venus: 470
  2. 2Temperature for Jupiter: −160
  3. 3Difference = 470 − (−160)
  4. 4470 + 160 = 630

Answer630

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