4MA0 Foundation January 2015 Paper 2R Q15
15 Some of the land in the Netherlands is used to grow bulbs.
The table shows the percentages of this land used to grow the different types of bulbs.
| Type of bulb | Hyacinth | Tulip | Daffodil | Lily | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 8% | 50% | 12% | \(x\)% | 7% |
(a) Work out the value of \(x\). (1)
The area of land used to grow bulbs for hyacinths is 1200 hectares.
(b) Work out the area of land used to grow bulbs for daffodils. (2)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 23 | B1 |
| (1) |
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1200 ÷ 8 × 12 | M1 |
| 1800 | A1 |
| (2) | |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
M1: 1200 ÷8 × 12 oe