Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Ratio and proportion

Ratio and proportion — practice question

For a holiday in India, the Smith family paid $5635$. This total was split in the ratio travel : accommodation : entertainment = 10 : 17 : 8.
(a)[2]

Work out what percentage of the total cost was spent on entertainment.

(b)[2]

Show that the accommodation cost was $2737.

(c)[3]

Find the amount he invested 5 years ago.

(d)[2]

Work out the total ticket cost.

(e)[2]

Work out the value of the sweets in dollars, correct to the nearest cent.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct working gives $22.9$ or $22.85$ to $22.86$

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI