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AQA GCSE Maths Foundation Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator — Free 41-Question AQA GCSE Practice Test

Q01.1Write down the value of √49Easy

Q01.2Work out the value of 3³Easy

Q01.3Write 10 000 as a power of 10Easy

Q021 pound = 16 ounces. Work out the number of ounces in 3 pounds.Easy

Q03.1Write 3/2 as a mixed number.Easy

Q03.2Work out 1/5 + 1/5Easy

Q04.1Write down all the factors of 20.Easy

Q04.2Mica says, "When two multiples of 5 are added, the answer is always a multiple of 10". Give one example to show that ...Easy

Q05Put these values in order of size, starting with the smallest. 80%, 0.7, 3/4Easy

Q06Sally buys two hats and three scarves. The total cost is £28.50 Each hat costs £4.50 Work out the cost of...Medium

Q07.1120 people visit a maze. 80 are children, the rest are adults. At the start of the maze you can turn left or ...Medium

Q07.2What fraction of the children turn left? Give your answer in its simplest form.Easy

Q08The table shows information about where students prefer to revise. Library: 30, Home: 68, In class: 37 Ed dra...Medium

Q09.1A number is picked at random from the first three positive odd numbers. A number is picked at random from the fir...Medium

Q10.1Simplify fully 8m + 4 - 2m + 7Easy

Q10.2Simplify fully (1/2)c × 6dEasy

Q11A single bag of crisps costs 55p. A multipack of 6 bags of crisps costs 10% less than 6 single bags. Work out the cos...Medium

Q12Write the ratio 6 : 2 in the form n : 1Easy

Q13.1x and y are two different positive numbers. For the statement "x + y is positive", tick the correct box.Easy

Q13.2x and y are two different positive numbers. For the statement "x - y is negative", tick the correct box.Easy

Q14.1On the grid, draw a shape congruent to triangle A.Easy

Q1535 books are either for adults or for children. number for adults : number for children = 6 : 1 How many more...Medium

Q16This shape is made from a semicircle and a square. The side of the square is 6 cm. Work out the total area of the sha...Medium

Q17A car travels 4 miles in 5 minutes. Work out the average speed in miles per hour.Medium

Q18J (0, 12) and K (5, 10) are points on the straight line JKLM. JK = KL = LM Work out the coordinates of M.Medium

Q19Work out the value of 1.5²Easy

Q20.1Complete this number machine so that y = 4x + 5Easy

Q20.2Complete this number machine so that y = 3x - 24Easy

Q20.3Complete this number machine so that y = xEasy

Q21.1Each number in a list is increased by 10. For the statement "The mode is increased by 10", tick one box.Easy

Q21.2Each number in a list is increased by 10. For the statement "The median is increased by 10", tick one box.Easy

Q21.3Each number in a list is increased by 10. For the statement "The range is increased by 10", tick one box.Easy

Q22.1Write the missing term in the geometric progression. 1, 4, 16, __, 256Easy

Q22.2A Fibonacci-type sequence begins 5, -9, ... The sequence is continued by adding the previous two terms. Work ...Easy

Q23.1Here is a solid prism. How many faces does the prism have?Easy

Q23.2The prism has volume = 3500 cm³ and length = 20 cm Work out the area of the cross-section of the prism.Easy

Q24Work out 1 1/5 - 3/10. Give your answer as a fraction.Medium

Q25Write down the value of sin 90°Easy

Q26A large circle and a small circle are shown. The radius of the large circle is 12 cm. radius of large circle ...Medium

Q27.1In this part, assume that each person works at the same rate. 10 people can complete a job in 9 hours. If 15 ...Medium

Q27.2In fact, of the 15 people 6 work at a slower rate 9 work at a faster rate. What does this mean about the ...Medium

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