4MA1/1F Jun 2025, Question 15: Dividing in a Given Ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Adam sells chocolate and lemon cakes in the ratio 5:7, with 40 chocolate cakes sold. Given cake prices of $8.50 and $12.75, work out his total money from selling the cakes.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1One part = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
- 2Lemon cakes = 7 × 8 = 56
- 3Chocolate income = 40 × 8.50 = 340
- 4Lemon income = 56 × 12.75 = 714
- 5Total = 340 + 714 = $1054
Answer1054
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