4MA1/1H Jun 2024, Question 4: Reverse Percentages
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Ava drove 943 km in April, which is 15% more than in March. Work out how many kilometres she drove in March.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Let the distance driven in March be x.
- 2April distance = x + 15% of x = 1.15x
- 31.15x = 943
- 4x = 943 / 1.15
- 5x = 820
Answer820
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