A Level Maths
A Level Maths Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion Exam Questions
Free A Level Maths exam questions on Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion, with full model answers. Covers binomial positive integer.
Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Maths Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion
Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion is part of Pure Maths in A Level Maths. These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Binomial expansion (a + b)ⁿ using nCr.
- Arithmetic series Sₙ = n/2(2a + (n − 1)d).
- Geometric series Sₙ = a(1 − rⁿ)/(1 − r) and S∞ = a/(1 − r) for
Common mistakes in Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion
- Forgetting powers of the second term in binomials.
- Using S∞ when |r| ≥ 1.
Try two Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion exam-style questions
1. Find the x² term in (1 + 2x)⁵. (2 marks)
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40x²
2. Find S∞ for 8, 4, 2, ... (1 mark)
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16
Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion FAQs
Which exam boards include Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion?
These questions suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, OxfordAQA International and CCEA A Level Maths.
Is Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion pure, mechanics or statistics?
Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion is part of Pure Maths.
How should I use these Sequences, Series and Binomial Expansion questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
