Forming Equations: Eduqas GCSE Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q6

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q6

(a)

Small oranges cost \(x\) pence each.
Large oranges cost twice as much as small oranges.

Write an expression, in terms of \(x\), for the total cost of 4 small oranges and 6 large oranges.
Give your answer in its simplest form. [3]

(b)

Lemons cost £\(y\) for a bag of 4.

Write an expression, in terms of \(y\), for the cost in pence of 1 lemon. [2]

Mark scheme (a)

Scheme	Marks	Comments
\(16x\)	B3	B2 for \(4x + 6 \times 2x\) oe B1 for any one of the following: (each large orange costs) \(2x\) (pence) (total cost of large oranges is) \(6 \times 2x\) or \(2 \times 6x\) or \(12x\) (pence) (total cost of small oranges is) \(4x\) (pence)

Mark scheme (b)

Scheme	Marks	Comments
\(25y\) or \(\dfrac{100y}{4}\)	B2	Allow \(100y \div 4\). If units are given, they must be correct for B2. B1 for (£)\(\dfrac{y}{4}\) or (£)\(y \div 4\) or for sight of \(100y\)
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