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GCSE Maths Speed and Density Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Speed and Density, with full model answers. Covers compound measures including speed, density and pressure.

Speed and Density 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 Speed and Density

Speed and Density 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

  • Speed Distance ÷ time.
  • Density Mass ÷ volume.
  • Pressure Force ÷ area.

Common mistakes in Speed and Density

  • Not converting minutes to hours.
  • Mixing up the formula triangle.

Try two Speed and Density exam-style questions

1. A car travels 150 km in 2 h 30 min. Find the speed. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

60 km/h

2. Find the mass of 40 cm³ with density 8 g/cm³. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

320 g

Speed and Density FAQs

Which exam boards include Speed and Density?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Speed and Density in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.

How should I use these Speed and Density questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.