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Base quantity — Edexcel Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Base quantity

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Base quantity

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

Definition

The original amount or 'whole' (representing $100\%$ or $1$ ) before any mathematical operator is applied.

Exam Context

Base quantity appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Number, especially Fractions, Decimals and Percentages and Operators.

Number Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Operators

Found in Revision Notes

Number

Operators

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages • Operators

Related Key Terms

Decimal multiplier Denominator Multiplicative operator Numerator

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