GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Direct and Inverse Proportion Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Direct and Inverse Proportion, with full model answers. Covers direct and inverse proportion, including equations and graphs.
Direct and Inverse Proportion exam questions
2 question packs of real past exam questions with their mark schemes. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Direct and Inverse Proportion
Direct and Inverse Proportion is a Grade 5 and Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and 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
- Direct y = kx; doubling x doubles y.
- Inverse y = k/x; doubling x halves y.
- Finding k Substitute a known pair.
Common mistakes in Direct and Inverse Proportion
- Using y = kx for inverse proportion.
- Forgetting to square or root when stated.
Try two Direct and Inverse Proportion exam-style questions
1. y ∝ x and y = 12 when x = 3. Find y when x = 7. (2 marks)
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2. y ∝ 1/x and y = 6 when x = 4. Find y when x = 8. (2 marks)
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Direct and Inverse Proportion FAQs
Which exam boards include Direct and Inverse Proportion?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Direct and Inverse Proportion in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5 and Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Direct and Inverse Proportion questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
