4MA1/2HR Jun 2025, Question 4: Profit and Loss
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 5 marks
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The question, in short
Calculate Joshua's percentage profit from tiling a 45 m² floor, given tile boxes per 1.5 m² at £64 each, 5 adhesive bags at £12 each, and a £3000 charge; give to one decimal place.
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Solution · 5 marks
- 1Boxes: 45 ÷ 1.5 = 30
- 2Tiles: 30 × 64 = 1920
- 3Adhesive: 5 × 12 = 60
- 4Total cost: 1920 + 60 = 1980
- 5Profit: 3000 − 1980 = 1020
- 61020 ÷ 1980 × 100 = 51.51…
- 7= 51.5%
Answer51.5
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