4MA1/2FR Jun 2024, Question 14: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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Three people share 1200 euros: Bilpa gets 1/5, Claudia gets 42%, David gets the remainder. Given Bilpa : David = 1 : n, work out n.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1Bilpa: 1200 ÷ 5 = 240; Claudia: 0.42 × 1200 = 504
- 2David: 1200 − 240 − 504 = 456
- 3240 : 456 = 1 : n, so n = 456 ÷ 240 = 1.9
Answer1.9
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