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4MA1/2F Jun 2025, Question 7: Earnings and Deductions

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

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The question, in short

Given that 2 cupcakes and 5 doughnuts cost $4.50 and 3 cupcakes cost $2.25, work out the price of one doughnut.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 11 cupcake = 2.25 ÷ 3 = $0.75
  2. 22 cupcakes = 2 × 0.75 = $1.50
  3. 35 doughnuts = 4.50 − 1.50 = $3
  4. 41 doughnut = 3 ÷ 5 = $0.60

Answer0.60

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