4MA1/1H Jun 2024, Question 14: Reverse Percentages
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 5 marks
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Abel and Bahira together have 15435 dinars; Bahira has 45% more than Abel and 3/2 times Chanda. Find Chanda's savings.
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Solution · 5 marks
- 1Bahira = 1.45 × Abel, so together they have 2.45 × Abel.
- 2Abel = 15 435 ÷ 2.45 = 6300 dinars.
- 3Bahira = 15 435 − 6300 = 9135 dinars.
- 4Chanda = 9135 ÷ 3/2 = 9135 × 2/3 = 6090
Answer6090
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