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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 1.10.B metric unit calculations

Practise metric-unit questions by converting kilograms, grams, litres, millilitres, metres or centimetres before comparing totals.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Convert kg to g, litres to ml or metres to cm before comparing quantities.
  • Use tables or container amounts to find a total, difference or leftover measure.
  • Divide capacity or mass by a fixed amount, then interpret only complete cups or parcels.

1.10.B Calculations with metric units question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

In a warehouse there are two types of shelves, type R and type S.
These two types of shelves are arranged into shelving units that form a sequence of patterns.
Here are the first three terms in the sequence.

Figure for Question 1.10.B Calculations with metric units question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher
Figure for Question 1.10.B Calculations with metric units question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The width of each type R shelf is 2.4 m and the width of each type S shelf is 3.5 m

Work out the total width of a shelving unit that has 6 type R shelves.
m

A shelving unit has n type R shelves.
The total width of this shelving unit is W metres.

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