4MA1/2F Jun 2024, Question 24: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 5 marks
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Ishir plants 600 bulbs with tulip:crocus:daffodil ratio 9:4:2. Given yellow fractions 45%, 5/8 and all daffodils, work out the total number of bulbs for yellow flowers.
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Solution · 5 marks
- 1600 ÷ (9 + 4 + 2) = 40
- 2Tulip bulbs: 9 × 40 = 360
- 3Crocus bulbs: 4 × 40 = 160
- 4Daffodil bulbs: 2 × 40 = 80
- 5Yellow tulips: 45% of 360 = 0.45 × 360 = 162
- 6Yellow crocuses: 5/8 of 160 = (5 ÷ 8) × 160 = 100
- 7Yellow daffodils: all 80
- 8Total yellow bulbs: 162 + 100 + 80 = 342
Answer342
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