GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Similar Shapes (Area and Volume), with full model answers. Covers area and volume scale factors for similar shapes.
Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) 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 Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)
Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) is a Grade 6+ 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
- Area Scale factor squared.
- Volume Scale factor cubed.
- Working back Root to find the length factor.
Common mistakes in Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)
- Using the length factor for area.
- Cubing for area.
Try two Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) exam-style questions
1. Lengths double. By what factor does area change? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
4
2. Volumes are 8 and 27. Find the length scale factor. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
3/2
Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) FAQs
Which exam boards include Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 6+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
