4MA1/2H Jun 2025, Question 6: Sharing in a ratio
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 4 marks
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£240 is shared between Pau, Sam and Tia in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. Sam and Tia each then give Pau £10. Find the new ratio of their amounts in simplest form.
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Solution · 4 marks
- 1One share = 240 ÷ (3 + 4 + 5) = 20
- 2Pau 60, Sam 80, Tia 100
- 3Pau 60 + 10 + 10 = 80
- 4Sam 80 − 10 = 70, Tia 100 − 10 = 90
- 580 : 70 : 90 = 8 : 7 : 9
Answer8 : 7 : 9
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