St Nicholas 2025 P6 Maths Prelim — Paper 2 Q16b Solution

Paper 2 · Q16b · 2 marks · Algebra

Question

For Paul and Zalim, (b) How much money did Zalim have at first?

Answer: $77.20

Zalim's money at first $= $ what he spent $+ $ what he had left $= 22\text{ units} + \$2.40 = 22 \times \$3.40 + \$2.40 = \$74.80 + \$2.40 = \$77.20$.

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