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GCSE Maths Fractions of an Amount Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Fractions of an Amount, with full model answers. Covers finding fractions of quantities.
Fractions of an Amount 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 Fractions of an Amount
Fractions of an Amount is a Grade 2+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation 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
- Unit fractions Divide by the denominator.
- Non-unit fractions Divide by the bottom, multiply by the top.
- Context Money and measures.
Common mistakes in Fractions of an Amount
- Multiplying by the denominator.
- Forgetting to multiply by the numerator.
Try two Fractions of an Amount exam-style questions
1. Find 3/5 of 40. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
24
2. Find 2/7 of £56. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
£16
Fractions of an Amount FAQs
Which exam boards include Fractions of an Amount?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Fractions of an Amount in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Fractions of an Amount questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
