Mathematics · May / June 2026 · Paper 43 · Question 5
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0580/43/M/J/26 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 5 Ruta and Zoli share some money in the ratio 7 : 3. Ruta receives $420 more than Zoli. Work out how much money Ruta and Zoli each receive. Ruta $ Zoli $ [3] ĬÕĊ Ġ
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735 315 [3]
B2 for either correct
or M2 for 420 7 4 × and 420 3 4 × M2 implied by 735 and 315. or 1050 7 10 × and 1050 3 10 ×
or M1 for 4 parts = 420 soi M1 implied by 105 or by total amount = 1050. + −
or M1 for 420 x = 7 x 420 = 3 3 or 7
M1 for a correct equation leading to either 315 or x x 735.
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