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Number worksheet — GCSE Foundation

Fifteen questions across the number statements at Foundation tier. Choose the non-calculator filter to rehearse Paper 1, which counts for a third of the marks.

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Number worksheet — GCSE Foundation

Maths · GCSE Foundation · Number · Non-calculator · 15 questions

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1.Write these numbers in order, starting with the smallest: −1.4, 5/4, −6/5, 1.3, 0
(a)−6/5, −1.4, 0, 5/4, 1.3
(b)−1.4, −6/5, 0, 1.3, 5/4
(c)1.3, 5/4, 0, −6/5, −1.4
(d)−1.4, −6/5, 0, 5/4, 1.3
2.The length of a pencil is 8.4 cm, correct to 1 decimal place. Using L for the length of the pencil in centimetres, write down the error interval for L.
(a)8.35 ≤ L < 8.45
(b)8.4 ≤ L < 8.5
(c)8.3 ≤ L < 8.5
(d)8.35 < L ≤ 8.45
3.Which statement about the number 51 is correct?
(a)51 is prime, because it is not divisible by 2, 3 or 5.
(b)51 is not prime, because it is divisible by 2.
(c)51 is prime, because it is an odd number.
(d)51 is not prime, because 51 = 3 × 17.
4.Work out an estimate for 588 ÷ 31, by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.
(a)20
(b)19
(c)17
(d)200
5.A cyclist rides at a steady speed of 8 metres per second. Work out this speed in kilometres per hour.
(a)28.8 km/h
(b)0.48 km/h
(c)2.22 km/h
(d)28 800 km/h
6.Put these three numbers in order of size, starting with the smallest: 3/8, 0.4, 0.35
(a)0.35, 3/8, 0.4
(b)3/8, 0.35, 0.4
(c)0.4, 3/8, 0.35
(d)0.35, 0.4, 3/8
7.Work out an estimate for 8,900 ÷ 29, by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.
(a)300
(b)307
(c)450
(d)3,000
8.Work out 2/5 + 1/4, giving your answer in its simplest form.
(a)3/20
(b)13/40
(c)1/3
(d)13/20
9.3/5 of a 5/6 litre bottle of juice is poured out. Work out the exact volume poured out, in litres.
(a)1/2
(b)43/30
(c)18/25
(d)25/36
10.Write 0.00072 in standard form.
(a)7.2 × 10⁻⁴
(b)7.2 × 10⁴
(c)0.72 × 10⁻³
(d)7.2 × 10⁻⁵
11.Work out an estimate for 79.3 − 24.6, by rounding each number to the nearest whole number.
(a)55
(b)54
(c)59
(d)54.7
12.A jar of jam costs £2.35. Tom buys 3 jars. He says the total cost is more than £7. Work out the exact total cost, and state whether Tom's claim is correct.
(a)£6.95 — Tom is incorrect
(b)£7.20 — Tom is correct
(c)£7.05 — Tom is correct
(d)£7.05 — Tom is incorrect
13.Write down the symbol that makes this statement true: −9 ___ −4
(a)≥
(b)>
(c)<
(d)=
14.Work out an estimate for 89 + 52, by rounding each number to the nearest 10.
(a)141
(b)130
(c)150
(d)140
15.Write 5,000,000 in standard form.
(a)50 × 10⁵
(b)5 × 10⁷
(c)5 × 10⁶
(d)5 × 10⁻⁶

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