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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C2.1.1 Know That Letters Can Be Used to Represent Generalised Numbers Questions

Work through Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics algebra questions by translating worded situations into expressions for costs, totals and changes.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • translate a worded context into an algebraic expression using variables
  • write formulae for totals, costs and changes with correct coefficients
  • interpret letters as generalised numbers and keep units consistent

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C2.1.1 Know That Letters Can Be Used to Represent Generalised Numbers Questions question 1

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Miguel works in an office.

White paper costs w cents per sheet and pink paper costs p cents per sheet.
Miguel uses 56 sheets of white paper and 21 sheets of pink paper.
Write down an expression, in terms of w and p, for the total cost, in cents, of the paper he uses.
cents

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