GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Reverse Percentages Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Reverse Percentages, with full model answers. Covers finding the original amount before a percentage change.
Reverse Percentages 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 Reverse Percentages
Reverse Percentages is a Grade 5+ 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
- Method Divide by the multiplier.
- Increase Divide by 1 + r/100.
- Decrease Divide by 1 − r/100.
Common mistakes in Reverse Percentages
- Taking the percentage of the new amount.
- Using the wrong multiplier.
Try two Reverse Percentages exam-style questions
1. After a 20% increase a price is £84. Find the original. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
£70
2. After a 15% decrease a price is £68. Find the original. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
£80
Reverse Percentages FAQs
Which exam boards include Reverse Percentages?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Reverse Percentages in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Reverse Percentages questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
