Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Ratio, proportion & change

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Extreme practice · Multi-step problems within GCSE Higher. Difficulty is an editorial judgement. These questions are self-reviewed, not ranked.

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Show all working in the spaces provided. Paper 1H is non-calculator; Papers 2H and 3H permit a calculator. Diagrams are not to scale unless stated.

Original topic practice. This set is not a full official paper. Written work is self-reviewed against our worked solutions.

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Mathematics · Higher TierHigher Tier · Non-calculator practice · 1MA1

Torus Maths original · Edexcel style

Two taps fill a tank. One tap takes 6 minutes longer than the other to fill it alone. Together they fill it in 3 minutes. Their rates are constant.

(a)

Find the exact time each tap takes alone.

(4)

Answer

(b)

The slower tap is used alone for 3 minutes. Both taps are then used to finish filling the tank. Find the total time in exact form.

(3)

Answer

(Total for Question 1 is 7 marks)

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