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4MA1/1F Nov 2021, Question 1: Equivalent Fractions

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 6 marks

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The question, in short

From five listed fractions, identify two equal to 1/5; name an 8-sided polygon; shade 3/4 of it; and calculate 3/4 of 56 cm².

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Tick the two fractions from the table that are equivalent to 1/5.

  1. 1Simplify each fraction: 2/8 = 1/4, 3/9 = 1/3, 7/28 = 1/4
  2. 25/25 = 1/5 and 8/40 = 1/5
  3. 3Tick 5/25 and 8/40

Answer5/25 and 8/40

Part (b) · 1 mark

State the mathematical name for a polygon with 8 sides.

  1. 1An 8-sided polygon is called an octagon

AnswerOctagon

Part (c) · 1 mark

Shade three quarters of the shown 8-sided polygon.

  1. 1The polygon is split into 8 equal sectors
  2. 23/4 × 8 = 6
  3. 3Shade 6 of the 8 sectors

Answer6 of the 8 sectors shaded

Part (d) · 2 marks

Work out three quarters of 56.

  1. 156 ÷ 4 = 14
  2. 23 × 14 = 42

Answer42

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