Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Ratio and proportion

Ratio and proportion — practice question

A car company employs three sales people: Anna, Mustapha and Joshua.
(a)[2]

Write down the simplified ratio for the number of cars sold during March.

(b(i))[1]

Show that Anna is awarded a bonus of $546$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the bonus amounts for Mustapha and Joshua.

(c)[2]

Calculate the total profit earned in March.

(d)[2]

Show that the amount she still has to pay is $10840$.

(e(i))[1]

Show that the total amount repaid over the 3 years is $12240$.

(e(ii))[3]

Calculate the percentage increase between $10840$ and $12240$.

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