Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Ratio and proportion

Ratio and proportion — practice question

A piece of land is split in the ratio park : gardens : playground = $11 : 2 : 3$. The park’s area is $4620\text{ m}^2$.
(a)[3]

Determine the area of the gardens and the area of the playground.

(b(i))[1]

Show that the grassland area equals $3788.4\text{ m}^2$.

(b(ii))[4]

Find the cost of the seed needed to cover the grassland.

(c)[3]

Work out how much they repay at the end of the 4 years. Give your answer correct to the nearest dollar.

(d)[3]

Work out which bottle offers the best value. You must show all your working.

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