2.2.2

Simple Formulae

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Simple Formulae from Real-World Contexts

Algebraic formulae can be used in real world contexts.

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The cost of hiring a car

  • This formula expresses the cost of hiring a car:
    • The number of days: n
    • The number of miles: m
    • The cost of hiring a car: £100 per day
    • The cost of petrol: £0.1 per mile
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Measuring a perimeter

  • This formula expresses the perimeter of a rectangle:
    • Long sides of the rectangle: a
    • Short sides of the rectangle: b
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Calculating the food shop

  • This formula expresses the cost of a food shop:
    • Number of pints of milk: p
    • Number of loaves of bread: q
    • Price of a pint of milk: £1
    • Price of a loaf of bread: £0.70

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