GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths The Sine Rule Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on The Sine Rule, with full model answers. Covers finding sides and angles using the sine rule.
The Sine Rule 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 The Sine Rule
The Sine Rule is a Grade 7+ 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
- Formula a/sin A = b/sin B.
- Sides Use with two angles and a side.
- Angles Use the reciprocal form.
Common mistakes in The Sine Rule
- Pairing sides with the wrong angles.
- Ambiguous case.
Try two The Sine Rule exam-style questions
1. Find a if A = 40°, B = 70°, b = 10. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
6.84
2. When is the sine rule used? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
With opposite pairs of sides and angles
The Sine Rule FAQs
Which exam boards include The Sine Rule?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is The Sine Rule in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these The Sine Rule questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
