1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksSolving Simple EquationsSubstitution

14 This rule is used to work out the cost of hiring a village hall.

 Total cost = £8 for each hour plus a fixed charge of £5

Jackie hires the hall for 7 hours.

(a) Work out the total cost. (2)

James pays £29 to hire the hall.

(b) Work out how many hours James hires the hall for. (3)