ZIMSEC Maths Paper 2 November 2023 with Marking Scheme

Marking Scheme For ZIMSEC Nov 2023 Maths Paper 2 (4004/2 N2023)

SECTION A [52 Marks]

1. a) (i). The price of a packet of sweets was $1, 20. The price increased to $1, 50. Calculate the percentage increase. [1 mark]

Understanding the problem:

• Original price = $1.20
• New price = $1.50

Solution:

1. Calculate the increase:
   1. Increase = New price – Original price = $1.50 – $1.20 = $0.30
2. Calculate the percentage increase:
   1. Percentage increase = (Increase / Original price) * 100 = ($0.30 / $1.20) * 100 = 0.25 * 100 = 25%

Therefore, the price of the packet of sweets increased by 25%.