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1 A rectangle has length L and width W
L is increased by 20%
W is decreased by 35%
Calculate the percentage reduction in the area of the rectangle.
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(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
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2 Kylie bought a van.
After 1 year, the value of the van was $39 865
During this year, the value of the van decreased by 15%
(b) Work out the value of the van when Kylie bought it.
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(Total for Question 2 is 3 marks)
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3 In his previous job, Pierre was paid 400 euros in total for working a 5-day week.
In his new job, Pierre is paid 14 euros per hour.
In his new job, Pierre works for 7 hours each day for a 5-day week.
(a) Work out the percentage increase in the amount that Pierre is paid for a 5-day week.
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(4)
Marie changes her job.
Her salary decreases by 6%
Her new salary is 23 030 euros.
(b) Work out Marie’s salary before she changes her job.
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(3)
(Total for Question 3 is 7 marks)
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4 Q is directly proportional to t
The graph shows the relationship between Q and t for 0 < t < 8
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Q is increased by 20%
(b) Find the percentage increase in t
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(2)
(Total for Question 4 is 2 marks)
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