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4MA1/2FR Jun 2024, Question 16: Percentage Increases and Decreases

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks

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Calculate Tuesday's production hours given Monday's rate of 375 footballs per hour over 8 hours, Tuesday's 20% higher total, and Tuesday's rate of 300 per hour.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1375 × 8 = 3000
  2. 23000 × 1.2 = 3600
  3. 33600 ÷ 300 = 12

Answer12

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