4MA0 Foundation January 2014 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelFoundationOld spec6 marksRatio & Basic Proportion

13 Here is a list of the ingredients needed to make leek and potato soup for 6 people.

Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients for 6 people
900 ml chicken stock
900 ml water
750 g leeks
350 g potatoes
350 g onions
(a) Find the ratio of the weight of leeks to the weight of potatoes.
Give your ratio in its simplest form. (2)
(b) Ainsley wants to make leek and potato soup for 13 people.
Work out the amount of chicken stock he needs. (2)
(c) Delia makes leek and potato soup for a group of people.
She uses 1250 g of leeks.
Work out the number of people in the group. (2)