Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Rates

Rates — practice question

This excerpt shows part of a train timetable for travel from London to Marseille. Every time listed uses local time. Marseille’s local time is 1 hour ahead of London’s local time.
(a(i))[2]

Work out the total journey time from London to Marseille. Give your answer in hours and minutes.

(a(ii))[3]

Work out the average speed of the train between London and Ashford, in km/h.

(a(iii))[4]

Calculate the length of this bridge, in metres.

(b(i))[1]

For the standard fare, write adult fare : child fare as a ratio in its simplest form.

(b(ii))[3]

For an adult, find the percentage rise from the standard fare to the premier fare.

(b(iii))[5]

Calculate the combined fare paid by the adults and the children.

(c)[3]

Find the number of passengers who made this journey in 2017. Give your answer in standard form.

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