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4MA1/1H Jun 2025, Question 11: Ratio and compound interest

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 2 marks

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$2500 is invested where invested : interest after 2 years = 20 : 3, and $3000 at 4% compound interest for 2 years. How much more interest does the first earn?

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Area = 140/360 × π × 16²
  2. 2= 7/18 × 256π
  3. 3= 312.76…
  4. 4= 313 (3 s.f.)

Answer313

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