Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Equations

Equations — practice question

For $y$ hours of bicycle hire, the cost, $C$, is determined by the formula $C = 12 + 3.5y$. Maria pays $36.50 in order to hire this bicycle.

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Calculate the number of hours she hires the bicycle for.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Equation set up correctly” …