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4MA1/1F Jun 2024, Question 11: Ratio Mixture Problems

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

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The question, in short

Using the listed ingredient amounts for a batch of 24 biscuits, work out the largest number David can bake from his supplies of butter, sugar and flour, showing your method.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1Flour: 1.4 kg = 1400 g, and 1400 ÷ 200 = 7 batches of 24.
  2. 2Butter: 5 × 250 = 1250 g, and 1250 ÷ 120 = 10.4 batches.
  3. 3Sugar: 750 ÷ 60 = 12.5 batches.
  4. 4Flour runs out first, so he can make only 7 batches.
  5. 57 × 24 = 168

Answer168

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