Question 8 — IGCSE 0580 Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 21
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580, Extended tier, non-calculator. Topic: Algebra · Simultaneous equations. Worth 5 marks.
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8 The cost of one orange is t cents.
The cost of one apple is w cents.
The total cost of 3 oranges and 1 apple is 51 cents.
The total cost of 6 oranges and 5 apples is 129 cents.
Use simultaneous equations to find the value of t and the value of w.
You must show all your working.
t = ................................................
w = ................................................
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