Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
The label describes the problem, not your ability.
1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A school fair sells entry tickets for Rs. each and game coupons for Rs. each. A student spends Rs. in all.
Total: 4 marks
(a) If is the number of tickets and is the number of coupons, write the equation. (1 mark)
(b) Write two non-negative integer solutions. (2 marks)
(c) Explain why negative solutions are not useful in this context. (1 mark)
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