GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Bounds Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Bounds, with full model answers. Covers upper and lower bounds in calculations.
Bounds 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 GCSE Maths Bounds
Bounds is a Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Bounds Half a unit either side.
- Adding and multiplying Use matching bounds.
- Subtracting and dividing Use opposite bounds for the maximum.
Common mistakes in Bounds
- Using UB − UB for a maximum difference.
- Wrong bounds for division.
Try two Bounds exam-style questions
1. A length is 8 cm to the nearest cm. Find the bounds. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
7.5 and 8.5
2. For the maximum of a ÷ b, which bounds do you use? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Upper a and lower b
Bounds FAQs
Which exam boards include Bounds?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Bounds in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Bounds questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
