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Thinka Nov 2022 AQA GCSE-Style Mock — Mathematics 8300

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An original Thinka practice paper modelled on the structure and difficulty of the Nov 2022 AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 paper. Not affiliated with or reproduced from AQA.

Paper 1F (Non-Calculator)

Answer all questions. You must not use a calculator. Show clearly how you work out your answer.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Standard Foundation Items
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Mrs Green buys 15 packs of pens. A pack of pens costs \(£2.40\). She pays with a \(£50\) note. How much change should she get?
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First, find the total cost of the 15 packs of pens: \(15 \times £2.40 = £36.00\). Next, subtract this total cost from the \(£50\) note to find the change: \(£50 - £36 = £14\).

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M1 for a correct method to find the total cost, e.g. \(15 \times 2.40\) (\(36\)) M1 for a correct subtraction method, e.g. \(50 - \text{their } 36\) A1 for \(£14\) (accept \(14\))
PastPaper.question 2 · Standard Foundation Items
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In a school, \(\frac{2}{7}\) of the students study French, \(\frac{1}{2}\) study German, and the remaining 30 students study Spanish. Work out the total number of students in the school.
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First, find the fraction of students studying French and German: \(\frac{2}{7} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{14} + \frac{7}{14} = \frac{11}{14}\). The fraction of students studying Spanish is the remainder: \(1 - \frac{11}{14} = \frac{3}{14}\). Since this represents 30 students, we can set up the equation: \(\frac{3}{14} \text{ of total} = 30\). Therefore, the total number of students is \(30 \div \frac{3}{14} = 30 \times \frac{14}{3} = 140\).

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M1 for a correct method to add the two fractions, e.g. finding a common denominator of 14 to get \(\frac{11}{14}\) M1 for subtracting their fraction from 1 to find the fraction for Spanish, e.g. \(1 - \frac{11}{14} = \frac{3}{14}\), and equating to 30 A1 for 140
PastPaper.question 3 · Standard Foundation Items
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Dan, Ella and Fred share some stamps in the ratio \(2 : 5 : 9\). Fred has 56 more stamps than Dan. Work out the total number of stamps they share.
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The difference in the ratio parts between Fred and Dan is \(9 - 2 = 7\) parts. This difference corresponds to 56 stamps. So, 1 part is equal to \(56 \div 7 = 8\) stamps. The total number of ratio parts is \(2 + 5 + 9 = 16\) parts. Therefore, the total number of stamps shared is \(16 \times 8 = 128\).

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M1 for finding the difference in ratio parts, e.g. \(9 - 2 = 7\) parts, and setting it equal to 56 M1 for a complete method to find the total number of stamps, e.g. \((2 + 5 + 9) \times (56 \div 7)\) A1 for 128
PastPaper.question 4 · Standard Foundation Items
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An isosceles triangle has two equal sides of length \((2x - 3)\text{ cm}\) and a third side of length \((x + 4)\text{ cm}\). The perimeter of the triangle is \(38\text{ cm}\). Work out the value of \(x\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of all three sides: \(2(2x - 3) + (x + 4) = 38\). Expand the brackets: \(4x - 6 + x + 4 = 38\). Simplify the equation: \(5x - 2 = 38\). Add 2 to both sides: \(5x = 40\). Divide by 5 to find \(x\): \(x = 8\).

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M1 for setting up a correct expression for the perimeter, e.g. \(2(2x - 3) + (x + 4) = 38\) M1 for simplifying the equation to the form \(ax = b\), e.g. \(5x = 40\) A1 for 8
PastPaper.question 5 · Standard Foundation Items
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A cuboid has a square base of side length \(4\text{ cm}\). The volume of the cuboid is \(120\text{ cm}^3\). Work out the total surface area of the cuboid.
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First, find the height of the cuboid. The area of the square base is \(4 \times 4 = 16\text{ cm}^2\). Volume = Base Area \(\times\) Height, so \(16 \times h = 120\), which gives \(h = \frac{120}{16} = 7.5\text{ cm}\). The cuboid has 2 square faces of area \(16\text{ cm}^2\) and 4 rectangular side faces of area \(4 \times 7.5 = 30\text{ cm}^2\). The total surface area is \(2 \times 16 + 4 \times 30 = 32 + 120 = 152\text{ cm}^2\).

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M1 for finding the height of the cuboid, e.g. \(120 \div 16 = 7.5\) M1 for a correct method to calculate the total surface area using their height, e.g. \(2 \times (4 \times 4) + 4 \times (4 \times 7.5)\) A1 for 152
PastPaper.question 6 · Standard Foundation Items
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The mean height of 4 girls is \(1.50\text{ m}\). The mean height of 6 boys is \(1.65\text{ m}\). Work out the mean height of all 10 children.
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First, calculate the total height of the girls: \(4 \times 1.50 = 6.00\text{ m}\). Next, calculate the total height of the boys: \(6 \times 1.65 = 9.90\text{ m}\). The overall total height for all 10 children is \(6.00 + 9.90 = 15.90\text{ m}\). Finally, find the mean height of the group: \(15.90 \div 10 = 1.59\text{ m}\).

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M1 for finding the total height of either the girls (\(6.00\)) or the boys (\(9.90\)) M1 for dividing the combined total height by 10, e.g. \((6.00 + 9.90) \div 10\) A1 for 1.59
PastPaper.question 7 · Standard Foundation Items
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The probability that a biased coin lands on Heads is \(0.35\). Sarah spins the coin 200 times. Work out an estimate for the number of times the coin lands on Tails.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The probability that the coin lands on Tails is \(1 - 0.35 = 0.65\). The estimated number of times the coin lands on Tails is \(0.65 \times 200 = 130\). Alternatively, the expected number of Heads is \(0.35 \times 200 = 70\). The expected number of Tails is \(200 - 70 = 130\).

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M1 for finding the probability of Tails, e.g. \(1 - 0.35 = 0.65\), OR finding the expected number of Heads, e.g. \(0.35 \times 200 = 70\) M1 for completing the calculation, e.g. \(0.65 \times 200\) or \(200 - 70\) A1 for 130
PastPaper.question 8 · Standard Foundation Items
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Expand and simplify \(3(2x - 1) - 2(x - 4)\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, expand the first bracket: \(3 \times 2x - 3 \times 1 = 6x - 3\). Next, expand the second bracket (being careful with the signs): \(-2 \times x - 2 \times (-4) = -2x + 8\). Combine the expanded terms: \(6x - 3 - 2x + 8\). Simplify by collecting like terms: \(6x - 2x = 4x\) and \(-3 + 8 = 5\). This gives the final simplified expression: \(4x + 5\).

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M1 for expanding the first bracket correctly to get \(6x - 3\) M1 for expanding the second bracket correctly to get \(-2x + 8\) (or showing a subtraction of \(2x - 8\)) A1 for \(4x + 5\)
PastPaper.question 9 · Standard Foundation
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Work out the value of \( \frac{4.5 + 1.5 \times 7}{0.3} \)
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First, calculate the multiplication in the numerator:
\(1.5 \times 7 = 10.5\)

Next, add the terms in the numerator:
\(4.5 + 10.5 = 15\)

Finally, divide the result by the denominator:
\(\frac{15}{0.3} = \frac{150}{3} = 50\)

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M1: For evaluating \(1.5 \times 7 = 10.5\)
M1: For adding 4.5 to their 10.5 to get 15 and attempting to divide by 0.3
A1: 50
PastPaper.question 10 · Standard Foundation
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At a concert, there are 240 people.

\(\frac{3}{8}\) of the people are adults.

\(45\%\) of the people are teenagers.

The rest of the people are children.

How many children are at the concert?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Find the number of adults:
\(\frac{3}{8} \text{ of } 240 = (240 \div 8) \times 3 = 30 \times 3 = 90\)

Find the number of teenagers:
\(10\% \text{ of } 240 = 24\)
\(40\% \text{ of } 240 = 24 \times 4 = 96\)
\(5\% \text{ of } 240 = 12\)
\(45\% \text{ of } 240 = 96 + 12 = 108\)

Find the total number of adults and teenagers:
\(90 + 108 = 198\)

Find the number of children:
\(240 - 198 = 42\)

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M1: For finding the number of adults (90) OR finding the number of teenagers (108)
M1: For adding their number of adults and teenagers (e.g. \(90 + 108 = 198\)) and subtracting from 240
A1: 42
PastPaper.question 11 · Standard Foundation
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A bag contains only red, blue and green marbles.

The ratio of red marbles to blue marbles to green marbles is \(3 : 5 : 7\)

There are 24 more green marbles than red marbles.

Work out the total number of marbles in the bag.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Find the difference in parts between green and red marbles:
\(7 - 3 = 4 \text{ parts}\)

Since this difference represents 24 marbles:
\(1 \text{ part} = 24 \div 4 = 6 \text{ marbles}\)

Find the total number of parts in the ratio:
\(3 + 5 + 7 = 15 \text{ parts}\)

Multiply the total parts by the value of one part:
\(15 \times 6 = 90\)

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M1: For finding the difference in ratio parts between green and red, e.g. \(7 - 3 = 4\) parts
M1: For dividing 24 by their difference in parts to find the value of one part (e.g. \(24 \div 4 = 6\))
A1: 90
PastPaper.question 12 · Standard Foundation
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Solve \(4(2x - 3) = 2x + 18\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Expand the bracket on the left side:
\(8x - 12 = 2x + 18\)

Subtract \(2x\) from both sides:
\(6x - 12 = 18\)

Add 12 to both sides:
\(6x = 30\)

Divide by 6:
\(x = 5\)

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M1: For expanding the bracket correctly to obtain \(8x - 12\)
M1: For collecting terms in \(x\) on one side and numerical constants on the other, e.g. \(8x - 2x = 18 + 12\)
A1: 5 (or \(x = 5\))
PastPaper.question 13 · Standard Foundation
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Factorise fully \(12x^2y - 18xy^2\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Find the highest common factor (HCF) of \(12x^2y\) and \(18xy^2\):
- The HCF of 12 and 18 is 6.
- The HCF of \(x^2\) and \(x\) is \(x\).
- The HCF of \(y\) and \(y^2\) is \(y\).

So, the highest common factor is \(6xy\).

Divide each term by \(6xy\) to find the terms inside the bracket:
\(\frac{12x^2y}{6xy} = 2x\)

\(\frac{18xy^2}{6xy} = 3y\)

Write the fully factorised expression:
\(6xy(2x - 3y)\)

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M1: For identifying any common factor (e.g. \(2\), \(3\), \(x\), \(y\), \(xy\), \(3x\)) from the terms, e.g. \(3(4x^2y - 6xy^2)\) or \(xy(12x - 18y)\)
M1: For pulling out a common factor of 6 and at least one variable, e.g. \(6x(2xy - 3y^2)\) or \(6y(2x^2 - 3xy)\)
A1: \(6xy(2x - 3y)\)
PastPaper.question 14 · Standard Foundation
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A biased six-sided dice is rolled.

The probability of landing on a 6 is 0.3

The probability of landing on a 5 is 0.15

Sarah rolls the dice 200 times.

Work out an estimate for the number of times the dice lands on either a 5 or a 6.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the probability of landing on either a 5 or a 6:
\(P(5 \text{ or } 6) = 0.3 + 0.15 = 0.45\)

Next, multiply the total number of rolls by this probability to find the expected frequency:
\(\text{Estimate} = 200 \times 0.45\)

\(200 \times 0.45 = 2 \times 45 = 90\)

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M1: For adding the probabilities: \(0.3 + 0.15 = 0.45\)
M1: For multiplying their probability by 200, e.g. \(200 \times 0.45\)
A1: 90
PastPaper.question 15 · Standard Foundation
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The table shows information about the number of goals scored by a football team in 20 matches.

| Goals scored | Frequency |
| :--- | :--- |
| 0 | 4 |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 |

Work out the mean number of goals scored per match.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Calculate the total number of goals by multiplying each number of goals by its frequency:
- \(0 \times 4 = 0\)
- \(1 \times 7 = 7\)
- \(2 \times 5 = 10\)
- \(3 \times 3 = 9\)
- \(4 \times 1 = 4\)

Sum of goals:
\(0 + 7 + 10 + 9 + 4 = 30\)

Total number of matches (sum of frequencies):
\(4 + 7 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 20\)

Calculate the mean:
\(\text{Mean} = \frac{30}{20} = 1.5\)

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M1: For attempting to calculate at least three correct products of goals and frequency (e.g., finding at least three of 0, 7, 10, 9, 4)
M1: (dep) For dividing their total sum of goals (e.g. 30) by 20
A1: 1.5
PastPaper.question 16 · Standard Foundation
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The cross-section of a triangular prism is a right-angled triangle with a base of \(6\text{ cm}\) and a height of \(8\text{ cm}\).

The length of the prism is \(15\text{ cm}\).

Work out the volume of the prism.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, calculate the area of the triangular cross-section:
\(\text{Area of triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}\)
\(\text{Area of triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8 = 24\text{ cm}^2\)

Next, calculate the volume of the prism by multiplying the cross-sectional area by the length of the prism:
\(\text{Volume} = 24 \times 15\)
\(24 \times 15 = 360\text{ cm}^3\)

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M1: For a correct method to find the area of the triangular face, e.g. \(\frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8\) (or 24)
M1: For multiplying their cross-sectional area by 15 (e.g. \(24 \times 15\))
A1: 360
PastPaper.question 17 · Standard
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Alice, Bob and Charlie share 140 in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Alice gives half of her share to Charlie. How much money does Charlie have now?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the total number of parts in the ratio: \(2 + 3 + 5 = 10\). Next, find the value of one part: \(\pounds 140 \div 10 = \pounds 14\). Alice's initial share is \(2 \times \pounds 14 = \pounds 28\). Charlie's initial share is \(5 \times \pounds 14 = \pounds 70\). Alice gives half of her share to Charlie, which is \(\pounds 28 \div 2 = \pounds 14\). Charlie's new total is \(\pounds 70 + \pounds 14 = \pounds 84\).

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M1 for finding the value of one share: \(140 \div 10 = 14\) or showing Alice's share is \(\pounds 28\) and Charlie's share is \(\pounds 70\). M1 for finding half of Alice's share (\(\pounds 14\)) or attempting to add half of Alice's share to Charlie's. A1 for 84 (accept \pounds 84).
PastPaper.question 18 · Standard
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Work out the value of \(\frac{5^2 \times 3 - 15}{2^3 + 4}\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Evaluate the numerator first: \(5^2 \times 3 - 15 = 25 \times 3 - 15 = 75 - 15 = 60\). Next, evaluate the denominator: \(2^3 + 4 = 8 + 4 = 12\). Finally, divide the numerator by the denominator: \(60 \div 12 = 5\).

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M1 for evaluating \(5^2 \times 3 - 15 = 75 - 15\) or obtaining 60 for the numerator. M1 for evaluating \(2^3 + 4 = 8 + 4\) or obtaining 12 for the denominator. A1 for 5.
PastPaper.question 19 · Standard
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In a school of 240 students, \(\frac{3}{8}\) of the students play football. 35% of the students play tennis. The remaining students play rugby. How many students play rugby?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, calculate the number of students who play football: \(\frac{3}{8} \times 240 = 3 \times 30 = 90\). Next, calculate the number of students who play tennis: 35% of 240. Since 10% of 240 = 24, then 30% is 72, and 5% is 12. So, 35% of 240 = 72 + 12 = 84. The number of students playing rugby is \(240 - (90 + 84) = 240 - 174 = 66\).

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M1 for finding the number of football players: 90. M1 for finding the number of tennis players: 84. A1 for 66.
PastPaper.question 20 · Standard
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Expand and simplify: \(4(2x - 3) - 3(x - 5)\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First expand the first bracket: \(4 \times 2x - 4 \times 3 = 8x - 12\). Then expand the second bracket, taking care with the negative sign: \(-3 \times x - 3 \times (-5) = -3x + 15\). Combine the terms: \(8x - 12 - 3x + 15 = (8x - 3x) + (-12 + 15) = 5x + 3\).

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M1 for expanding the first bracket correctly: \(8x - 12\). M1 for expanding the second bracket correctly: \(-3x + 15\) (allow one sign error, e.g. \(-3x - 15\) for method mark if the process is clear). A1 for \(5x + 3\).
PastPaper.question 21 · Standard
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Solve: \(3(2x - 1) = 4x + 9\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, expand the bracket on the left side of the equation: \(6x - 3 = 4x + 9\). Next, subtract \(4x\) from both sides: \(2x - 3 = 9\). Then, add 3 to both sides: \(2x = 12\). Finally, divide both sides by 2: \(x = 6\).

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M1 for expanding the bracket correctly: \(6x - 3\). M1 for isolating the x terms on one side and the number terms on the other side, e.g. \(6x - 4x = 9 + 3\) or \(2x = 12\) (follow through their expansion). A1 for 6 (or x = 6).
PastPaper.question 22 · Standard
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BCD is a straight line. ABC is a triangle. Angle \(BAC = 4x^\circ\), angle \(ABC = (2x + 10)^\circ\) and angle \(ACD = 130^\circ\). Work out the value of \(x\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Since BCD is a straight line, the angles ACB and ACD lie on a straight line and sum to 180 degrees. Therefore, angle \(ACB = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ\). The angles in triangle ABC sum to 180 degrees. So, \(4x + (2x + 10) + 50 = 180\). Simplify the equation: \(6x + 60 = 180\). Subtract 60 from both sides: \(6x = 120\). Divide by 6: \(x = 20\).

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M1 for finding angle \(ACB = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ\) or writing the equation \(4x + 2x + 10 = 130\). M1 for setting up the equation \(4x + 2x + 10 + 50 = 180\) or \(6x + 60 = 180\) (or \(6x + 10 = 130\)). A1 for 20 (or x = 20).
PastPaper.question 23 · Standard
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A group of 4 girls and 6 boys took a test. The mean score for the 4 girls was 15. The mean score for the 6 boys was 10. Work out the mean score for all 10 children.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the total score for the girls: \(4 \times 15 = 60\). Next, find the total score for the boys: \(6 \times 10 = 60\). Find the combined total score for all 10 children: \(60 + 60 = 120\). Finally, divide this total by the total number of children to find the overall mean: \(120 \div 10 = 12\).

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M1 for finding the total score of the girls (60) or the boys (60). M1 for finding the combined total score (120) and dividing by the total number of children (10). A1 for 12.
PastPaper.question 24 · Standard
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The probability that a biased coin lands on Heads is 0.65. The coin is spun 300 times. How many times would you expect the coin to land on Tails?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the probability that the coin lands on Tails: \(1 - 0.65 = 0.35\). To find the expected number of times it lands on Tails, multiply this probability by the number of spins: \(300 \times 0.35\). Since \(300 \times 0.35 = 3 \times 35 = 105\), the expected number of Tails is 105.

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M1 for finding the probability of Tails: \(1 - 0.65 = 0.35\) or finding the expected number of Heads: \(300 \times 0.65 = 195\). M1 for a complete method to find expected Tails: \(300 \times 0.35\) or \(300 - 195\). A1 for 105.
PastPaper.question 25 · standard
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Alice, Bob and Charlie share some money in the ratio \(3 : 5 : 4\). Bob receives \(24\) more than Alice. Work out the total amount of money they share.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The ratio is Alice : Bob : Charlie = \(3 : 5 : 4\). The difference in ratio parts between Bob and Alice is \(5 - 3 = 2\) parts. Since Bob receives \(24\) more than Alice, these \(2\) parts represent \(24\). Therefore, \(1\) part is worth \(24 \div 2 = 12\). The total number of parts is \(3 + 5 + 4 = 12\) parts. The total amount of money shared is \(12 \times 12 = 144\).

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M1 for finding the difference in ratio parts between Bob and Alice: \(5 - 3 = 2\) parts (or setting up an equation such as \(5x - 3x = 24\)). M1 for finding the value of one part: \(24 \div 2 = 12\), or for summing the parts \(3 + 5 + 4 = 12\) and showing a method to find the total. A1 for \(144\) (or \(144\)).
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A wall is in the shape of a rectangle with a triangle on top. The rectangle has a length of \(6\text{ m}\) and a height of \(3\text{ m}\). The total height of the wall from the bottom of the rectangle to the top vertex of the triangle is \(5\text{ m}\). Work out the total area of the wall.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The wall consists of a rectangle and a triangle. First, find the area of the rectangle: \(\text{Area} = 6\text{ m} \times 3\text{ m} = 18\text{ m}^2\). Next, find the height of the triangle: \(\text{Height} = 5\text{ m} - 3\text{ m} = 2\text{ m}\). The base of the triangle is the same as the length of the rectangle, which is \(6\text{ m}\). Find the area of the triangle: \(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6\text{ m} \times 2\text{ m} = 6\text{ m}^2\). Finally, add the two areas together for the total area: \(18\text{ m}^2 + 6\text{ m}^2 = 24\text{ m}^2\).

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M1 for finding the area of the rectangle: \(6 \times 3 = 18\) OR for finding the height of the triangle: \(5 - 3 = 2\). M1 for a complete method to find the area of the triangle: \(\frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times \text{their height}\). A1 for \(24\) (ignore units).
PastPaper.question 27 · standard
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Solve the equation: \(\frac{5x - 2}{3} = 6\)
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PastPaper.workedSolution

To solve the equation \(\frac{5x - 2}{3} = 6\), first multiply both sides by \(3\): \(5x - 2 = 18\). Next, add \(2\) to both sides: \(5x = 20\). Finally, divide both sides by \(5\): \(x = 4\).

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M1 for multiplying both sides by \(3\) to get \(5x - 2 = 18\). M1 for adding \(2\) to both sides of their equation (e.g., \(5x = 20\)). A1 for \(4\) (or \(x = 4\)).

Paper 2F (Calculator)

Answer all questions. You may use a calculator. Show clearly how you work out your answer.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Standard
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At a garden centre, compost bags cost \(£6.45\) each. A customer buys 8 bags of compost and some plant pots. Each plant pot costs \(£2.15\). The customer pays with a \(£100\) note and receives \(£31.20\) change. How many plant pots did the customer buy?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, calculate the total amount spent by the customer:
\(100 - 31.20 = 68.80\) (total spent in \(£\))

Next, calculate the cost of the 8 bags of compost:
\(8 \times 6.45 = 51.60\) (spent on compost in \(£\))

Subtract this from the total spent to find the cost of the plant pots:
\(68.80 - 51.60 = 17.20\) (spent on plant pots in \(£\))

Finally, divide by the price of one plant pot to find the quantity bought:
\(17.20 \div 2.15 = 8\)

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M1: Method to find total spent, e.g. \(100 - 31.20\) (or \(68.80\) seen) or method to find cost of compost bags, e.g. \(8 \times 6.45\) (or \(51.60\) seen).
M1: Method to find total spent on plant pots, e.g. \(68.80 - 51.60\) (or \(17.20\) seen).
A1: 8 (accept 8 plant pots).
PastPaper.question 2 · Standard
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A shop sells cleaning liquid in two different sizes.

Bottle A contains \(750\text{ ml}\) and costs \(£2.40\).
Bottle B contains \(1.25\text{ litres}\) and costs \(£3.80\).

By calculating the cost per \(100\text{ ml}\) for each bottle, show which bottle is better value for money.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, convert both capacities to the same unit so we can compare them:
Bottle A: \(750\text{ ml}\)
Bottle B: \(1.25\text{ litres} = 1250\text{ ml}\)

Now, calculate the cost per \(100\text{ ml}\) for each:

For Bottle A:
\(750\text{ ml} \div 100 = 7.5\) portions of \(100\text{ ml}\).
Cost per \(100\text{ ml} = 2.40 \div 7.5 = £0.32\) (or \(32\text{ p}\)).

For Bottle B:
\(1250\text{ ml} \div 100 = 12.5\) portions of \(100\text{ ml}\).
Cost per \(100\text{ ml} = 3.80 \div 12.5 = £0.304\) (or \(30.4\text{ p}\)).

Comparing the prices: \(30.4\text{ p} < 32\text{ p}\), so Bottle B is better value.

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M1: Correct conversion of \(1.25\text{ l}\) to \(1250\text{ ml}\) or both costs written in pence.
M1: Attempt to find comparable values for both bottles, e.g. \(2.40 \div 7.5\) and \(3.80 \div 12.5\) (or equivalent division to find unit price).
A1: Correct figures of \(32\text{ p}\) (or \(£0.32\)) and \(30.4\text{ p}\) (or \(£0.304\)) with 'Bottle B' selected as the better value.
PastPaper.question 3 · Standard
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The table shows information about the number of goals scored by a hockey team in 20 matches.

$$\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Goals} & \text{Frequency} \\
\hline
0 & 3 \\
1 & 6 \\
2 & 5 \\
3 & 4 \\
4 & 2 \\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Calculate the mean number of goals scored per match.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

To calculate the mean, we first find the total number of goals scored by multiplying each number of goals by its frequency:

\(0 \times 3 = 0\)
\(1 \times 6 = 6\)
\(2 \times 5 = 10\)
\(3 \times 4 = 12\)
\(4 \times 2 = 8\)

Total number of goals = \(0 + 6 + 10 + 12 + 8 = 36\)
Total number of matches = \(3 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 2 = 20\)

Mean number of goals = \(\frac{36}{20} = 1.8\)

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M1: At least 3 correct products of \(x \times f\) shown (can be implied by addition, e.g. 6, 10, 12, 8).
M1: (dep) Division of total goals (36) by total matches (20), i.e., \(36 \div 20\).
A1: 1.8
PastPaper.question 4 · Standard
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Solve \(5(x + 3) = 2x + 27\)
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First expand the bracket on the left-hand side:
\(5x + 15 = 2x + 27\)

Next, subtract \(2x\) from both sides to collect the \(x\) terms on one side:
\(3x + 15 = 27\)

Subtract 15 from both sides to isolate the term with \(x\):
\(3x = 12\)

Finally, divide by 3:
\(x = 4\)

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M1: Correct expansion of bracket, e.g. \(5x + 15\).
M1: Correct method to isolate the term in \(x\) on one side and constant on other side, e.g. \(5x - 2x = 27 - 15\) (allow error in one term during rearrangement).
A1: 4 (accept \(x = 4\)).
PastPaper.question 5 · Standard
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The price of a laptop is \(£450\) before VAT is added. VAT is charged at a rate of \(20\%\). In a sale, the total price (including VAT) is reduced by \(15\%\). Calculate the sale price of the laptop.
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First, calculate the price of the laptop including VAT:
\(450 \times 1.20 = 540\) (or \(20\%\) of \(450 = 90\), so \(450 + 90 = 540\) in \(£\)).

Next, apply the \(15\%\) reduction to the price including VAT:
\(15\%\) of \(540 = 0.15 \times 540 = 81\)
Sale price = \(540 - 81 = 459\) (or \(540 \times 0.85 = 459\) in \(£\)).

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M1: Correct method to find the price including VAT, e.g. \(450 \times 1.2\) or \(450 + 90\) (or \(540\) seen).
M1: Correct method to reduce their price including VAT by \(15\%\), e.g. \(\text{their } 540 \times 0.85\) or \(\text{their } 540 - (0.15 \times \text{their } 540)\).
A1: 459 (accept \(£459\)).
PastPaper.question 6 · Standard
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A metal plate is in the shape of a rectangle with a semi-circular piece removed from one of the long sides. The rectangle has length \(12\text{ cm}\) and width \(8\text{ cm}\). The semi-circle has a diameter of \(6\text{ cm}\). Calculate the remaining area of the plate. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.
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First, find the total area of the rectangle:
\(\text{Area of rectangle} = 12 \times 8 = 96\text{ cm}^2\)

Next, find the area of the semi-circle. Since the diameter is \(6\text{ cm}\), the radius \(r = 3\text{ cm}\):
\(\text{Area of semi-circle} = \frac{1}{2} \pi r^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times \pi \times 3^2 = 4.5\pi \approx 14.137\text{ cm}^2\)

Subtract the area of the semi-circle from the area of the rectangle:
\(\text{Remaining area} = 96 - 14.137 = 81.863\text{ cm}^2\)

Rounding to 1 decimal place gives \(81.9\text{ cm}^2\).

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M1: Correctly calculates area of rectangle as \(96\text{ cm}^2\).
M1: Correct method to calculate the area of the semi-circle of diameter \(6\text{ cm}\), e.g. \(\frac{1}{2} \times \pi \times 3^2\) (or \(14.1\) or \(14.14\) seen).
A1: 81.9 (accept answers in range \(81.86\) to \(81.9\)).
PastPaper.question 7 · Standard
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A biased spinner has four sections: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. The table shows the probabilities of landing on Red, Blue and Green.

$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Colour} & \text{Red} & \text{Blue} & \text{Green} & \text{Yellow} \\
\hline
\text{Probability} & 0.25 & 0.35 & 0.15 & \\
\hline
\end{array}$$

The spinner is spun 240 times. Calculate the expected number of times the spinner lands on Yellow.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, calculate the probability of landing on Yellow. The sum of all probabilities is 1:
\(P(\text{Yellow}) = 1 - (0.25 + 0.35 + 0.15)\)
\(P(\text{Yellow}) = 1 - 0.75 = 0.25\)

Next, calculate the expected frequency by multiplying the probability of Yellow by the number of spins:
\(\text{Expected value} = 240 \times 0.25 = 60\)

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M1: Correct method to find the sum of known probabilities or subtract them from 1, e.g. \(1 - (0.25 + 0.35 + 0.15)\) (or \(0.25\) seen as probability of Yellow).
M1: (dep) Multiplies their probability of Yellow by 240, e.g. \(\text{their } 0.25 \times 240\).
A1: 60
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A straight line passes through the points \((2, 3)\) and \((6, 11)\). Find the equation of this straight line in the form \(y = mx + c\).
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First, find the gradient \(m\) of the line:
\(m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{11 - 3}{6 - 2} = \frac{8}{4} = 2\)

Now use the equation \(y = mx + c\) with one of the points, say \((2, 3)\), to find the y-intercept \(c\):
\(3 = 2(2) + c\)
\(3 = 4 + c\)
\(c = -1\)

Therefore, the equation of the line is:
\(y = 2x - 1\)

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M1: Correct method to find the gradient, e.g. \(\frac{11 - 3}{6 - 2}\) (or gradient = 2 seen).
M1: Correct method to find \(c\) by substituting their gradient and coordinate of one of the points into \(y = mx + c\).
A1: \(y = 2x - 1\) (or equivalent equation, e.g., \(y - 3 = 2(x - 2)\)).
PastPaper.question 9 · standard
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Sarah needs to buy 140 invitation cards. Shop A sells packs of 20 cards for £4.50. Shop B sells packs of 35 cards for £7.20. Which shop is cheaper and by how much? You must show your working.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Number of packs needed from Shop A = 140 / 20 = 7 packs. Cost for Shop A = 7 * £4.50 = £31.50. Number of packs needed from Shop B = 140 / 35 = 4 packs. Cost for Shop B = 4 * £7.20 = £28.80. Shop B is cheaper by £31.50 - £28.80 = £2.70.

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M1 for calculating the cost of 140 cards from one shop (e.g. 7 * 4.50 = 31.50 or 4 * 7.20 = 28.80) or finding the number of packs needed for both (7 and 4). M1 for calculating both costs correctly (£31.50 and £28.80). A1 for Shop B and £2.70.
PastPaper.question 10 · standard
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A brass alloy is made from copper and zinc in the ratio 13 : 7. A block of this brass has a mass of 4.8 kg. Work out the mass of copper in the block. Give your answer in grams.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Convert the total mass to grams: 4.8 kg = 4800 g. Total ratio parts = 13 + 7 = 20 parts. Mass of one part = 4800 / 20 = 240 g. Mass of copper = 13 * 240 = 3120 g.

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M1 for converting 4.8 kg to 4800 g or working out mass of copper in kg (e.g. 4.8 / 20 * 13 = 3.12 kg). M1 for (4800 / 20) * 13 or (4.8 / 20) * 13. A1 for 3120.
PastPaper.question 11 · standard
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A shop increases the price of a bicycle by 15%. The new price of the bicycle is £241.50. Work out the price of the bicycle before the increase.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The new price represents 115% of the original price. Original price = 241.50 / 1.15 = £210.

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M1 for identifying that £241.50 corresponds to 115%. M1 for 241.50 / 1.15. A1 for 210.
PastPaper.question 12 · standard
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A rectangle has a length of \(3x + 2\) cm and a width of \(2x - 5\) cm. The perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm. Work out the value of \(x\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 * (length + width). So, 2 * ((3x + 2) + (2x - 5)) = 54. Simplify inside brackets: 2 * (5x - 3) = 54. 10x - 6 = 54. 10x = 60. x = 6.

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M1 for writing an expression for the perimeter, e.g., 2(3x + 2 + 2x - 5) or 3x + 2 + 3x + 2 + 2x - 5 + 2x - 5. M1 for simplifying and equating to 54, e.g., 10x - 6 = 54. A1 for x = 6.
PastPaper.question 13 · standard
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A bag contains only red, blue and green counters. The probability of picking a red counter is 0.35. The ratio of blue counters to green counters in the bag is 2 : 3. Work out the probability of picking a green counter.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The sum of probabilities is 1. Probability of blue or green = 1 - 0.35 = 0.65. The ratio of blue to green is 2 : 3, giving 2 + 3 = 5 parts. 1 part = 0.65 / 5 = 0.13. Probability of green = 3 * 0.13 = 0.39.

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M1 for subtracting the red probability from 1: 1 - 0.35 = 0.65. M1 for dividing the remaining probability by the total parts: 0.65 / 5 (= 0.13) or 0.65 / 5 * 3. A1 for 0.39.
PastPaper.question 14 · standard
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A semicircular patio has a diameter of 8 metres. Work out the perimeter of the patio. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The perimeter of a semicircle consists of the curved arc plus the straight diameter. Radius r = 8 / 2 = 4 m. Curved arc length = \(\pi \times r = \pi \times 4 \approx 12.566\) m. Total perimeter = 12.566 + 8 = 20.57 m (to 2 decimal places).

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M1 for calculating the curved arc length: \(\pi \times 4\) or \(\pi \times 8 / 2\) (approx 12.57). M1 for adding the diameter (8) to their arc length: \((\pi \times 4) + 8\). A1 for 20.57 (accept 20.56 to 20.57 from use of pi).
PastPaper.question 15 · standard
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The table shows information about the number of goals scored by a hockey team in 25 matches. Goals scored: 0 (Frequency: 6), 1 (Frequency: 8), 2 (Frequency: 5), 3 (Frequency: 4), 4 (Frequency: 2). Work out the mean number of goals scored per match.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Calculate the total number of goals: (0 * 6) + (1 * 8) + (2 * 5) + (3 * 4) + (4 * 2) = 0 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 8 = 38 goals. Total matches = 6 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 2 = 25. Mean = 38 / 25 = 1.52 goals.

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M1 for finding at least three correct products of goals * frequency (e.g. 8, 10, 12, 8). M1 for sum of products divided by 25: 38 / 25. A1 for 1.52.
PastPaper.question 16 · standard
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An irregular pentagon has four interior angles of \(115^\circ\), \(130^\circ\), \(95^\circ\), and \(120^\circ\). The fifth interior angle is \(x^\circ\). Work out the value of \(x\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is (5 - 2) * 180 = 540 degrees. Sum of the given four angles = 115 + 130 + 95 + 120 = 460 degrees. Therefore, x = 540 - 460 = 80.

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M1 for calculating the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon: (5 - 2) * 180 = 540. M1 for 540 - (115 + 130 + 95 + 120). A1 for 80.
PastPaper.question 17 · Standard Foundation Items
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A car travels 143 miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Work out the average speed of the car in miles per hour.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, convert the time into hours.
2 hours and 45 minutes is equivalent to
\(2 + \frac{45}{60} = 2.75\) hours.

Next, use the formula for average speed:
\(\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}\)
\(\text{Average Speed} = \frac{143}{2.75} = 52\) mph.

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M1: Convert 2 hours and 45 minutes to 2.75 hours (or write a correct method using minutes: \(\frac{143}{165} \times 60\)).
M1: Divide 143 by their decimal time (e.g., \(\frac{143}{2.75}\)).
A1: 52.
PastPaper.question 18 · Standard Foundation Items
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A group of 20 students were asked how many siblings they have. The results are shown below:

- 0 siblings: 5 students
- 1 sibling: 8 students
- 2 siblings: 5 students
- 3 siblings: 2 students

Work out the mean number of siblings per student.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the total number of siblings:
\((0 \times 5) + (1 \times 8) + (2 \times 5) + (3 \times 2) = 0 + 8 + 10 + 6 = 24\) siblings.

The total number of students is given as 20.

Now, calculate the mean:
\(\text{Mean} = \frac{24}{20} = 1.2\)

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M1: For a correct method to find the total number of siblings, showing at least three products summed (e.g., \(0 + 8 + 10 + 6\) or \(24\)).
M1: (dep) For dividing their total number of siblings by 20.
A1: 1.2
PastPaper.question 19 · Standard Foundation Items
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Work out \(\frac{\sqrt{148.6 - 32.7}}{5.3 \times 1.4}\). Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Evaluate the numerator:
\(\sqrt{148.6 - 32.7} = \sqrt{115.9} \approx 10.765686...\)

Evaluate the denominator:
\(5.3 \times 1.4 = 7.42\)

Divide the numerator by the denominator:
\(\frac{10.765686...}{7.42} \approx 1.450901...\)

Rounding to 2 decimal places gives 1.45.

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M1: Find the value of the numerator \(\approx 10.77\) or the denominator \(7.42\).
M1: Show an unrounded answer of at least 4 decimal places (e.g., \(1.4509...\)).
A1: 1.45
PastPaper.question 20 · Standard Foundation Items
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Solve the equation \(5(x - 3) = 2x + 9\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Expand the bracket on the left side:
\(5x - 15 = 2x + 9\)

Subtract \(2x\) from both sides:
\(3x - 15 = 9\)

Add 15 to both sides:
\(3x = 24\)

Divide by 3:
\(x = 8\)

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M1: Expand the bracket correctly to get \(5x - 15\).
M1: Rearrange the equation to isolate terms in \(x\) on one side and numerical terms on the other (e.g., \(3x = 24\) or \(5x - 2x = 9 + 15\)).
A1: 8
PastPaper.question 21 · Standard Foundation Items
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A triangular prism has a cross-section of a right-angled triangle. The triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4.5 cm. The length of the prism is 15 cm. Calculate the volume of the prism.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the area of the triangular cross-section:
\(\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = 0.5 \times 6 \times 4.5 = 13.5\text{ cm}^2\)

Next, calculate the volume by multiplying the cross-sectional area by the length of the prism:
\(\text{Volume} = 13.5 \times 15 = 202.5\text{ cm}^3\)

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M1: For a correct method to find the cross-sectional area of the triangle: \(0.5 \times 6 \times 4.5\) (or \(13.5\)).
M1: (dep) For multiplying their cross-sectional area by 15.
A1: 202.5
PastPaper.question 22 · Standard Foundation Items
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In a shop, a television normally costs £650. In a sale, the price is reduced by 20%. One week later, the sale price is reduced by a further 5%. Work out the final price of the television.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Calculate the price after the first 20% reduction:
\(650 \times 0.80 = 520\) (or \(650 - 130 = 520\)).

Calculate the final price after the second 5% reduction:
\(520 \times 0.95 = 494\) (or \(520 - 26 = 494\)).

The final price of the television is £494.

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M1: For calculating the first sale price: \(650 \times 0.8\) or 520.
M1: (dep) For applying a 5% reduction to their first sale price: \(\text{their } 520 \times 0.95\).
A1: 494
PastPaper.question 23 · Standard Foundation Items
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A biased 4-sided spinner can land on A, B, C or D. The probability of landing on A is 0.4. The probability of landing on B is 0.3. The probability of landing on D is twice the probability of landing on C. Work out the probability of landing on D.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

The sum of all probabilities is 1.
\(P(A) + P(B) + P(C) + P(D) = 1\)
\(0.4 + 0.3 + P(C) + P(D) = 1\)
\(P(C) + P(D) = 0.3\)

Since \(P(D)\) is twice \(P(C)\), let \(P(C) = x\) and \(P(D) = 2x\).
\(x + 2x = 0.3\)
\(3x = 0.3\)
\(x = 0.1\)

Therefore, \(P(D) = 2x = 2 \times 0.1 = 0.2\).

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M1: For working out the combined probability of C and D: \(1 - (0.4 + 0.3) = 0.3\).
M1: For setting up an equation to find \(P(C)\) or \(P(D)\), e.g., \(x + 2x = 0.3\) or dividing 0.3 by 3.
A1: 0.2
PastPaper.question 24 · Standard Foundation Items
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Expand and simplify \(3(2x - 5) - 2(x - 4)\).
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PastPaper.workedSolution

Expand the first bracket:
\(3 \times 2x - 3 \times 5 = 6x - 15\)

Expand the second bracket, being careful with the signs:
\(-2 \times x - 2 \times (-4) = -2x + 8\)

Combine the expressions:
\(6x - 15 - 2x + 8\)

Collect like terms:
\(6x - 2x = 4x\)
\(-15 + 8 = -7\)

This gives:
\(4x - 7\)

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M1: Expands the first bracket correctly to get \(6x - 15\).
M1: Expands the second bracket correctly to get \(-2x + 8\).
A1: 4x - 7
PastPaper.question 25 · Standard
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A recipe for 8 muffins uses 250 g of flour, 120 g of sugar, and 2 eggs.

Harry wants to make 20 muffins. He has:
- 600 g of flour
- 350 g of sugar
- 6 eggs

Does Harry have enough ingredients to make 20 muffins?
Show working to support your answer.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

To find the scale factor for 20 muffins from a recipe of 8 muffins:

\(\text{Scale factor} = \frac{20}{8} = 2.5\)

Now, calculate the required amount of each ingredient for 20 muffins:
- Flour: \(250\text{ g} \times 2.5 = 625\text{ g}\)
- Sugar: \(120\text{ g} \times 2.5 = 300\text{ g}\)
- Eggs: \(2 \times 2.5 = 5\text{ eggs}\)

Comparing the required amounts to what Harry has:
- Harry has 600 g of flour, but needs 625 g (Not enough flour)
- Harry has 350 g of sugar, and needs 300 g (Enough sugar)
- Harry has 6 eggs, and needs 5 eggs (Enough eggs)

Since he does not have enough flour, he cannot make 20 muffins.

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M1: For calculating the scaling factor of \(2.5\) (or equivalent, e.g., finding the weight of flour per muffin as \(31.25\text{ g}\)).
M1: For calculating the correct required amount for at least one ingredient for 20 muffins (e.g., \(625\text{ g}\) of flour, \(300\text{ g}\) of sugar, or \(5\) eggs).
A1: For 'No' with a correct supporting comparison showing that \(625\text{ g}\) of flour is needed but only \(600\text{ g}\) is available.
PastPaper.question 26 · Standard
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A tablet computer has a normal price of £240.

In a sale, the price is reduced by 15%.
After the sale, this reduced price is increased by 15%.

Work out the final price of the tablet computer.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the price after the 15% reduction:
\(\text{Reduction} = 0.15 \times 240 = £36\)
\(\text{Reduced price} = 240 - 36 = £204\)
(Alternatively: \(240 \times 0.85 = £204\))

Next, find the price after this reduced price is increased by 15%:
\(\text{Increase} = 0.15 \times 204 = £30.60\)
\(\text{Final price} = 204 + 30.60 = £234.60\)
(Alternatively: \(204 \times 1.15 = £234.60\))

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M1: For a correct method to find the reduced price, e.g., \(240 \times 0.85\) or \(240 - 36\) (implied by \(£204\)).
M1: For a correct method to find the final price by increasing their reduced price by 15%, e.g., \(\text{their } 204 \times 1.15\) or \(\text{their } 204 + 30.60\).
A1: For \(£234.60\) (accept \(234.6\) or \(234.60\)).
PastPaper.question 27 · Standard
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A cylinder has a diameter of 8 cm and a height of 15 cm.

Work out the volume of the cylinder.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the radius of the cylinder:
\(\text{Radius} = \frac{\text{Diameter}}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4\text{ cm}\)

The formula for the volume of a cylinder is:
\(V = \pi r^2 h\)

Substitute the values into the formula:
\(V = \pi \times 4^2 \times 15\)
\(V = \pi \times 16 \times 15\)
\(V = 240\pi \approx 753.982...\text{ cm}^3\)

Rounding to 3 significant figures gives \(754\text{ cm}^3\).

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M1: For finding the radius is \(4\text{ cm}\) and substituting into the volume formula \(\pi \times r^2 \times 15\).
M1: For evaluating \(\pi \times 4^2 \times 15\) or \(240\pi\) or \(753.98...\)
A1: For \(754\) (accept answers in the range \(753.6\) to \(754.1\)).
PastPaper.question 28 · Standard
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A biased spinner can land on the numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4.

The table shows some of the probabilities.

- Number: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Probability: 0.15, 0.35, 0.2, x

The spinner is spun 300 times.

Work out an estimate for the number of times the spinner lands on 4.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the probability \(x\) of landing on 4. The sum of all probabilities must equal 1:
\(0.15 + 0.35 + 0.2 + x = 1\)
\(0.7 + x = 1\)
\(x = 0.3\)

Next, calculate the expected number of times it lands on 4 in 300 spins:
\(\text{Estimate} = 300 \times 0.3 = 90\)

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M1: For a correct method to find \(x\), e.g., \(1 - (0.15 + 0.35 + 0.2)\) or \(0.3\).
M1: For multiplying their \(x\) by 300, where \(0 < x < 1\), e.g., \(300 \times 0.3\).
A1: For \(90\).

Paper 3F (Calculator)

Answer all questions. You may use a calculator. Show clearly how you work out your answer.
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PastPaper.question 1 · Standard Foundation Items
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A school has 760 students. \(45\%\) of the students are in Year 7 or Year 8. How many students are not in Year 7 or Year 8?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the percentage of students who are not in Year 7 or Year 8:
\(100\% - 45\% = 55\%\)

Now, calculate \(55\%\) of 760:
\(0.55 \times 760 = 418\)

Alternatively, calculate the number of students in Year 7 or Year 8:
\(0.45 \times 760 = 342\)
Subtract this from the total:
\(760 - 342 = 418\)

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M1: For a correct method to find 55% of 760 (e.g. \(0.55 \times 760\)) OR finding 45% of 760 (342)
M1 (dep): For subtracting their 342 from 760
A0.5: 418
PastPaper.question 2 · Standard Foundation Items
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Liam goes on holiday to Spain. He changes £350 into Euros (€). The exchange rate is £1 = €1.14. How many Euros does he receive?
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PastPaper.workedSolution

To convert from Pounds to Euros, multiply the amount in Pounds by the exchange rate:
\(350 \times 1.14 = 399\)

So, Liam receives €399.

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M1.5: For a correct method to convert Pounds to Euros, i.e. \(350 \times 1.14\)
A1: 399
PastPaper.question 3 · Standard Foundation Items
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The table shows the number of goals scored by a hockey team in 20 matches.

$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Goals} & \text{Frequency} \\ \hline 0 & 3 \\ 1 & 6 \\ 2 & 7 \\ 3 & 4 \\ \hline \end{array}$$

Calculate the mean number of goals scored per match.
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PastPaper.workedSolution

First, find the total number of goals scored by multiplying each number of goals by its frequency and summing them:
\((0 \times 3) + (1 \times 6) + (2 \times 7) + (3 \times 4) = 0 + 6 + 14 + 12 = 32\) goals

Next, divide the total number of goals by the total number of matches (the sum of frequencies):
\(\text{Total matches} = 3 + 6 + 7 + 4 = 20\)

\(\text{Mean} = \frac{32}{20} = 1.6\)

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M1: For finding the total number of goals: \(0\times3 + 1\times6 + 2\times7 + 3\times4 = 32\)
M1: For dividing their total goals by 20
A0.5: 1.6
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A semi-circle has a diameter of 12 cm. Work out the perimeter of this semi-circle. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.
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The perimeter of a semi-circle consists of the curved arc plus the straight diameter.

1. Calculate the length of the curved arc (which is half of the circumference of a circle with diameter 12 cm):
\(\text{Arc length} = \frac{\pi \times d}{2} = \frac{\pi \times 12}{2} = 6\pi \approx 18.85\text{ cm}\)

2. Add the diameter to get the total perimeter:
\(\text{Perimeter} = 18.85 + 12 = 30.85\text{ cm}\)

Rounding to 1 decimal place gives 30.8 cm.

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M1: For a correct method to find the curved arc length: \(\pi \times 12 \div 2\) (or approx 18.8)
M1: For adding the diameter 12 to their curved arc length
A0.5: 30.8 (accept 30.85 or 30.84 with correct working if unrounded)
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Solve the equation:

$$\frac{3x - 5}{2} = 8$$
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Multiply both sides of the equation by 2:
\(3x - 5 = 16\)

Add 5 to both sides:
\(3x = 21\)

Divide by 3:
\(x = 7\)

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M1: For multiplying by 2 on both sides: \(3x - 5 = 16\)
M1: For isolating the x-term: \(3x = 21\)
A0.5: 7
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Simplify fully:

$$4(2x + 3) - 3(x - 2)$$
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First, expand both parts of the expression:
\(4(2x + 3) = 8x + 12\)
\(-3(x - 2) = -3x + 6\)

Combine the terms:
\(8x + 12 - 3x + 6\)

Collect like terms:
\((8x - 3x) + (12 + 6) = 5x + 18\)

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M1: For expanding at least one bracket correctly to get either \(8x + 12\) or \(-3x + 6\) (note: watch for sign error on \(-3 \times -2\))
M1: For fully expanding to \(8x + 12 - 3x + 6\)
A0.5: \(5x + 18\) (or equivalent simplified form)
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A bag contains only red, blue, and green counters.
The probability of choosing a red counter is 0.35.
The probability of choosing a blue counter is 0.4.
There are 60 counters in the bag in total.
How many green counters are in the bag?
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First, find the probability of choosing a green counter. Since the probabilities of all outcomes must add up to 1:
\(P(\text{green}) = 1 - (0.35 + 0.4) = 1 - 0.75 = 0.25\)

Now, multiply this probability by the total number of counters to find the number of green counters:
\(0.25 \times 60 = 15\)

Alternatively, find the number of red and blue counters first:
Number of red counters = \(0.35 \times 60 = 21\)
Number of blue counters = \(0.4 \times 60 = 24\)
Number of green counters = \(60 - (21 + 24) = 60 - 45 = 15\)

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M1: For finding the probability of selecting a green counter: \(1 - (0.35 + 0.4) = 0.25\) OR for finding the total number of red and blue counters (45)
M1: For multiplying their probability of green by 60: \(0.25 \times 60\) OR for subtracting their red and blue total from 60: \(60 - 45\)
A0.5: 15
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The \(n\)-th term of a sequence is given by \(5n - 3\).
Find the value of the first term in this sequence that is greater than 100.
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We want to find the first term where \(5n - 3 > 100\).

Let's set up an inequality:
\(5n - 3 > 100\)
\(5n > 103\)
\(n > 20.6\)

Since \(n\) must be an integer, the first term greater than 100 is the 21st term (\(n = 21\)).

Calculate the 21st term:
\(5(21) - 3 = 105 - 3 = 102\)

Alternatively, we can test values of \(n\) close to 20:
For \(n = 20\): \(5(20) - 3 = 97\)
For \(n = 21\): \(5(21) - 3 = 102\)
Thus, 102 is the first term greater than 100.

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M1: For setting up the inequality \(5n - 3 > 100\) or trial and improvement around \(n = 20\)
M1: For evaluating both the 20th term (97) and 21st term (102)
A0.5: 102
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A coat costs £64 in London. The same coat costs €78 in Paris. The exchange rate is £1 = €1.18. How much cheaper, in pounds, is the coat in London than in Paris? Give your answer to the nearest penny.
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First, convert the cost in Paris from euros to pounds by dividing by the exchange rate: \(78 \div 1.18 = 66.10169...\) pounds. This is \(£66.10\) to the nearest penny. Next, find the difference between this price and the London price: \(66.10169... - 64 = 2.10169...\) pounds. To the nearest penny, this is \(£2.10\).

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M1 for \(78 \div 1.18\) or \(64 \times 1.18\) (finding Paris price in pounds or London price in euros). M1 for finding the difference between the two prices in the same currency (e.g., \(66.10 - 64\) or \(78 - 75.52\)). A1 for \(£2.10\) (accept 2.10).
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Work out the value of \(\frac{\sqrt{18.5 - 2.9}}{0.4^3}\) Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
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First, calculate the numerator: \(18.5 - 2.9 = 15.6\), and \(\sqrt{15.6} \approx 3.9496835\). Next, calculate the denominator: \(0.4^3 = 0.064\). Now divide the numerator by the denominator: \(\frac{3.9496835}{0.064} \approx 61.7138...\) Rounding to 3 significant figures gives \(61.7\).

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M1 for finding the value of the numerator as \(\approx 3.95\) or the denominator as \(0.064\). M1 for \(61.7138...\) shown as an intermediate step. A1 for \(61.7\).
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The table shows information about the number of goals scored by a hockey team in 20 matches. Goals: 0, 1, 2, 3. Frequency: 5, 8, 4, 3 respectively. Work out the mean number of goals scored per match.
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Multiply each number of goals by its frequency to find the total goals: \(0 \times 5 = 0\), \(1 \times 8 = 8\), \(2 \times 4 = 8\), \(3 \times 3 = 9\). Sum these values to get total goals: \(0 + 8 + 8 + 9 = 25\). Divide the total goals by the total number of matches (20): \(\frac{25}{20} = 1.25\).

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M1 for finding the sum of products: \(0 \times 5 + 1 \times 8 + 2 \times 4 + 3 \times 3\) (implied by 25). M1 for dividing their total goals by 20. A1 for \(1.25\).
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An investment of £4500 earns simple interest at a rate of \(2.4\%\) per year. Work out the total value of the investment after 3 years.
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Calculate the interest earned in one year: \(4500 \times 0.024 = 108\). Multiply by 3 to find the total interest over 3 years: \(108 \times 3 = 324\). Add the total interest to the original investment: \(4500 + 324 = 4824\).

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M1 for \(4500 \times 0.024\) (or 108) or \(4500 \times 0.024 \times 3\) (or 324). M1 for adding their total interest to 4500. A1 for \(4824\) (accept 4824).
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A biased spinner has four sections: A, B, C, and D. The probabilities of landing on A, B, and C are 0.15, 0.42, and 0.18 respectively. The spinner is spun 300 times. Work out the expected number of times the spinner lands on D.
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First, find the probability of landing on D. Since total probability is 1: \(P(D) = 1 - (0.15 + 0.42 + 0.18) = 1 - 0.75 = 0.25\). To find the expected frequency, multiply this probability by the number of spins: \(300 \times 0.25 = 75\).

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M1 for \(1 - (0.15 + 0.42 + 0.18)\) (or 0.25). M1 for \(300 \times 0.25\) (or \(300 \times \text{their } P(D)\)). A1 for \(75\).
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Solve \(4(2x - 3) = 14\).
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Expand the brackets: \(8x - 12 = 14\). Add 12 to both sides: \(8x = 26\). Divide by 8: \(x = \frac{26}{8} = 3.25\).

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M1 for expanding brackets correctly to \(8x - 12 = 14\) or dividing both sides by 4 to get \(2x - 3 = 3.5\). M1 for isolating the x term (e.g., \(8x = 26\) or \(2x = 6.5\)). A1 for \(3.25\) (accept equivalent fractions such as \(\frac{13}{4}\)).
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Use the formula \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) to work out the value of \(v\) when \(u = 5.8\), \(a = 3.5\), and \(s = 18\). Give your answer to 1 decimal place.
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Substitute the values into the formula: \(v^2 = 5.8^2 + 2(3.5)(18)\). Calculate each term: \(5.8^2 = 33.64\) and \(2 \times 3.5 \times 18 = 126\). Add the terms: \(v^2 = 33.64 + 126 = 159.64\). Take the square root: \(v = \sqrt{159.64} \approx 12.63487...\) Rounding to 1 decimal place gives \(12.6\).

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M1 for substituting the values correctly: \(5.8^2 + 2 \times 3.5 \times 18\). M1 for evaluating to \(159.64\) and attempting the square root. A1 for \(12.6\).
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A cylinder has a radius of \(4.5\text{ cm}\) and a height of \(12\text{ cm}\). Work out the volume of the cylinder. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
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The formula for the volume of a cylinder is \(V = \pi r^2 h\). Substitute the given dimensions: \(V = \pi \times 4.5^2 \times 12\). This simplifies to \(V = \pi \times 20.25 \times 12 = 243\pi\). Evaluating using a calculator gives \(V \approx 763.407...\text{ cm}^3\). Rounding to 3 significant figures gives \(763\).

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M1 for \(\pi \times 4.5^2 \times 12\). M1 for evaluating as \(243\pi\) or \(763.4...\) A1 for \(763\) (accept values in the range 763 to 764).
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A recipe for biscuits requires flour and sugar in the ratio \(5 : 2\). A baker has \(1.2\text{ kg}\) of flour and \(450\text{ g}\) of sugar. Work out the maximum total mass, in grams, of the biscuit mixture the baker can make if they must maintain this ratio.
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First, convert the mass of flour into grams: \(1.2\text{ kg} = 1200\text{ g}\). The ratio of flour to sugar is \(5 : 2\). Let's check which ingredient is the limiting factor: If we were to use all \(1200\text{ g}\) of flour, the sugar required would be \(1200 \times \frac{2}{5} = 480\text{ g}\). Since we only have \(450\text{ g}\) of sugar, sugar is the limiting factor. If we use all \(450\text{ g}\) of sugar, the flour required is \(450 \times \frac{5}{2} = 1125\text{ g}\). This is possible since we have \(1200\text{ g}\) of flour. The maximum total mass of the mixture is \(1125\text{ g} + 450\text{ g} = 1575\text{ g}\).

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M1: Converting \(1.2\text{ kg}\) to \(1200\text{ g}\) or attempting to find the scaling factor (e.g., \(450 \div 2 = 225\) or \(1200 \div 5 = 240\)). M1: Complete calculation to find the mass of flour needed for \(450\text{ g}\) of sugar (\(1125\text{ g}\)) or calculating the total mixture parts (\(225 \times 7\)). A0.5: Correct answer of 1575.
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A smart TV is reduced in price by \(15\%\) in a sale. The sale price is \(\text{£}357\). Work out the normal price of the TV.
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The sale price of \(\text{£}357\) represents \(100\% - 15\% = 85\%\) of the original normal price. Let the normal price be \(x\). We can write this as: \(0.85 \times x = 357\). Solving for \(x\): \(x = \frac{357}{0.85} = 420\). Therefore, the normal price was \(\text{£}420\).

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M1: Recognising that \(85\%\) corresponds to \(357\) (e.g., writing \(0.85x = 357\) or \(357 \div 85\)). M1: A complete method to calculate the original price (e.g., \(\frac{357}{0.85}\) or \(\frac{357}{85} \times 100\)). A0.5: Correct answer of 420.
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A water tank in the shape of a cuboid has a rectangular base measuring \(80\text{ cm}\) by \(50\text{ cm}\). Water is poured into the tank at a constant rate of \(4\text{ litres}\) per minute. How many minutes does it take to fill the tank to a depth of \(30\text{ cm}\)? (Note: \(1\text{ litre} = 1000\text{ cm}^3\))
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First, calculate the volume of water needed to reach a depth of \(30\text{ cm}\): \(\text{Volume} = 80\text{ cm} \times 50\text{ cm} \times 30\text{ cm} = 120,000\text{ cm}^3\). Next, convert this volume to litres: \(\text{Volume in litres} = \frac{120,000}{1000} = 120\text{ litres}\). Finally, calculate the time required: \(\text{Time} = \frac{120\text{ litres}}{4\text{ litres per minute}} = 30\text{ minutes}\).

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M1: Correctly calculating the required volume in cubic centimetres: \(80 \times 50 \times 30 = 120,000\text{ cm}^3\). M1: Converting their volume into litres and dividing by 4 to find the time (e.g., \(120,000 \div 1000 \div 4\)). A0.5: Correct answer of 30.
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Three consecutive integers have a sum of \(138\). Work out the smallest of these three integers.
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Let the smallest integer be \(n\). The next two consecutive integers are \(n + 1\) and \(n + 2\). Summing these together: \(n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 138\). Simplifying the equation gives: \(3n + 3 = 138\). Subtract 3 from both sides: \(3n = 135\). Divide by 3: \(n = 45\). The smallest of the three integers is 45.

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M1: Setting up a correct algebraic equation for the consecutive integers, e.g., \(n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 138\), or an equivalent trial and improvement method showing three consecutive numbers summing near 138. M1: Correct simplification to \(3n = 135\) and solving for \(n\). A0.5: Correct answer of 45.
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A bag contains only blue, red, and yellow counters. The probability of picking a blue counter is \(0.35\). The probability of picking a red counter is \(0.4\). There are \(10\text{ yellow}\) counters in the bag. Calculate the total number of counters in the bag.
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The sum of all probabilities is \(1\). Therefore, the probability of picking a yellow counter is: \(\text{P(yellow)} = 1 - (0.35 + 0.4) = 1 - 0.75 = 0.25\). Let the total number of counters be \(N\). We know that \(0.25 \times N = 10\). Solving for \(N\): \(N = \frac{10}{0.25} = 40\). There are 40 counters in total.

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M1: Finding the probability of a yellow counter: \(1 - (0.35 + 0.4) = 0.25\). M1: Using the yellow probability to set up the calculation for total counters, e.g., \(10 \div 0.25\) or \(10 \times 4\). A0.5: Correct answer of 40.
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Expand and simplify: \(4(2x - 3) - 3(x - 5)\)
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First, expand each bracket separately. For the first bracket: \(4(2x - 3) = 8x - 12\). For the second bracket, including the negative sign: \(-3(x - 5) = -3x + 15\). Now, combine and simplify the like terms: \((8x - 3x) + (-12 + 15) = 5x + 3\).

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M1: Correctly expanding at least one of the brackets (e.g., \(8x - 12\) or \(-3x + 15\)). M1: Showing the fully expanded expression with correct signs: \(8x - 12 - 3x + 15\). A0.5: Correct simplified expression of \(5x + 3\).
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A student records the number of books read by \(20\) classmates during a term: Number of books read: 1 (frequency: 4), 2 (frequency: 6), 3 (frequency: 5), 4 (frequency: 3), 5 (frequency: 2). Calculate the mean number of books read.
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First, find the total number of books read by multiplying each book category by its frequency: \(1 \times 4 = 4\), \(2 \times 6 = 12\), \(3 \times 5 = 15\), \(4 \times 3 = 12\), \(5 \times 2 = 10\). Summing these together: \(\text{Total books} = 4 + 12 + 15 + 12 + 10 = 53\). The total number of classmates is \(20\). Therefore, the mean is: \(\text{Mean} = \frac{53}{20} = 2.65\).

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M1: Correct method to calculate the total number of books (sum of products), e.g., \(4 + 12 + 15 + 12 + 10 = 53\). M1: Dividing their sum of products by the total frequency \(20\). A0.5: Correct answer of 2.65.
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An irregular pentagon has four interior angles of \(110^\circ\), \(125^\circ\), \(95^\circ\), and \(130^\circ\). Work out the size of the fifth interior angle.
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The sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is given by the formula \((n - 2) \times 180^\circ\). For \(n = 5\), the sum is: \((5 - 2) \times 180^\circ = 3 \times 180^\circ = 540^\circ\). Next, sum the four known interior angles: \(110^\circ + 125^\circ + 95^\circ + 130^\circ = 460^\circ\). Subtract this total from the sum of all interior angles to find the fifth angle: \(540^\circ - 460^\circ = 80^\circ\).

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M1: Finding the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon to be \(540^\circ\) or using \((5 - 2) \times 180\). M1: Summing the four given interior angles to get \(460^\circ\). A0.5: Correct answer of 80.
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A recipe for making 6 pancakes requires 150 grams of butter. How many grams of butter are required to make 15 pancakes?
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Find the scale factor: 15 divided by 6 = 2.5. Multiply the original amount of butter by this scale factor: 150 grams multiplied by 2.5 = 375 grams. Alternatively, find the butter required for 1 pancake: 150 grams divided by 6 = 25 grams. Then multiply by 15: 25 grams multiplied by 15 = 375 grams.

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M1: For a correct method to find the scaling factor (e.g. \(15 \div 6\)) or the amount of butter per pancake (e.g. \(150 \div 6\)). M1: For multiplying their intermediate value by the target number (dep on first M1). A0.5: Correct answer 375.
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A biased six-sided spinner is spun. The probability of landing on a blue section is 0.35. If the spinner is spun 140 times, calculate the expected number of times it will land on a blue section.
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To find the expected frequency, multiply the total number of trials by the probability of the outcome: Expected value = \(140 \times 0.35 = 49\).

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M1: For writing a correct expression to find the expected value, e.g. \(140 \times 0.35\) or equivalent fraction form. M1: Show step of multiplication or simplified expression. A0.5: Correct final answer of 49.
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A triangular prism has a cross-section area of \(18.5\text{ cm}^2\) and a length of \(8.2\text{ cm}\). Calculate the volume of the prism. State the units of your answer.
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The volume of a prism is given by: Volume = area of cross-section multiplied by length. Volume = \(18.5\text{ cm}^2 \times 8.2\text{ cm} = 151.7\text{ cm}^3\).

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M1: For a correct substitution into the prism volume formula: \(18.5 \times 8.2\). A1: For the correct numerical value 151.7. B0.5: For stating the correct units of volume, \(\text{cm}^3\).
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Solve the equation: \(4.2(x - 1.5) = 14.7\)
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Divide both sides by 4.2: \(x - 1.5 = 14.7 \div 4.2\) which gives \(x - 1.5 = 3.5\). Add 1.5 to both sides: \(x = 3.5 + 1.5 = 5\).

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M1: For a correct first step of expanding brackets (e.g. \(4.2x - 6.3 = 14.7\)) or dividing by 4.2 (e.g. \(x - 1.5 = 3.5\)). M1: For isolating the x term (e.g. \(4.2x = 21\) or \(x = 3.5 + 1.5\)). A0.5: Correct final answer 5.
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A laptop originally priced at \(\text{£}420\) is reduced in a sale by \(15\%\). Calculate the sale price of the laptop.
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Find the reduction: \(15\%\) of \(420 = 0.15 \times 420 = 63\). Subtract the reduction from the original price: \(420 - 63 = 357\). Alternative method: Multiply the original price by the multiplier for a \(15\%\) reduction: \(420 \times 0.85 = 357\).

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M1: For a correct method to find the reduction amount (e.g. \(420 \times 0.15\)) or a correct percentage multiplier (e.g. \(0.85\)). M1: For subtracting their correct reduction from 420 or completing the multiplier calculation. A0.5: Correct answer 357 (accept £357).
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The table shows information about the number of goals scored by a football team in 20 matches. Goals Scored: 0 (Frequency: 5), Goals Scored: 1 (Frequency: 8), Goals Scored: 2 (Frequency: 4), Goals Scored: 3 (Frequency: 3). Calculate the mean number of goals scored per match.
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Step 1: Find the sum of (Goals Scored multiplied by Frequency): \((0 \times 5) + (1 \times 8) + (2 \times 4) + (3 \times 3) = 0 + 8 + 8 + 9 = 25\). Step 2: Find the total frequency: \(5 + 8 + 4 + 3 = 20\). Step 3: Calculate the mean: \(25 \div 20 = 1.25\).

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M1: For a correct method to find the total number of goals (e.g. showing at least 2 correct products summed). M1: For dividing their total goals by the total frequency 20. A0.5: Correct answer of 1.25.
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Use a calculator to work out the exact value of: \(\frac{\sqrt{8.41} + 3.2^2}{0.5}\)
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Calculate the numerator: \(\sqrt{8.41} = 2.9\) and \(3.2^2 = 10.24\). Sum of numerator = \(2.9 + 10.24 = 13.14\). Divide by the denominator: \(13.14 \div 0.5 = 26.28\).

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M1: For evaluating \(\sqrt{8.41} = 2.9\) or \(3.2^2 = 10.24\). M1: For correctly finding the numerator sum as 13.14. A0.5: Correct final answer of 26.28.

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