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1 markBasic Business Calculations

CSEC Mathematics · January 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)

A jeweller paid 6 800 for 165 bracelets bought in China. The Customs Department in his country charged him 1 360 in duty.

Calculate the TOTAL cost of the 165 bracelets inclusive of duty.

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  1. 1(a)Calculate the EXACT value of (3/4 + 1/8) ÷ (5/6 - 2/3).[3 marks]
  2. 1(b)Using a calculator or otherwise, calculate √2.891 + 1.2/(1.31)² giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.[3 marks]
  3. 1(c)(ii)a)Calculate the TOTAL profit he made on the sale of the 165 bracelets.[2 marks]
  4. 1(c)(ii)b)Calculate the profit as a percentage of the cost price, giving your answer to the nearest whole number.[2 marks]

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