GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Multiple Rates (Tax Bands), with full model answers. Covers calculations with different rates applied to different parts of an amount.
Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) 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 Multiple Rates (Tax Bands)
Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) is a Grade 5+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit WJEC GCSE. 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
- Bands Each portion taxed at its own rate.
- Method Split the amount into bands.
- Totals Add the amounts from each band.
Common mistakes in Multiple Rates (Tax Bands)
- Applying the highest rate to everything.
- Missing a band.
Try two Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) exam-style questions
1. The first £10 000 is taxed at 0% and the rest at 20%. Find tax on £16 000. (2 marks)
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£1200
2. Why split into bands? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Each band has a different rate
Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) FAQs
Which exam boards include Multiple Rates (Tax Bands)?
These questions suit WJEC GCSE.
What grade is Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Multiple Rates (Tax Bands) questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
