Angles (Including Parallel Lines)

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Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

16

Triangle ABD with E on AD and C on DB. ED = EC (marked). Angle DEC = 40 degrees, angle ABC = 70 degrees

\(AED\) and \(BCD\) are straight lines.
\(ED = EC\)

Show that \(EC\) is parallel to \(AB\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.
\(BCF\) and \(DCE\) are straight lines.

Quadrilateral ABCD with a right angle at A and angle 45 degrees at D. BC is extended to F and DC is extended to E; angle ECF is 120 degrees. Angle ABC is marked x

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9

Straight line PQR with two lines from Q above it, making angles of 85 degrees (next to P), 30 degrees and x degrees (next to R)

\(PQR\) is a straight line.

(i) Work out the value of \(x\). (2)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

21 \(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram ABCD with diagonal AC; angle BAC is marked e and angle ADC is marked 3e

All angles are measured in degrees.

Find an expression, in terms of \(e\), for the size of angle \(CAD\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (3)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

13 \(ABC\) is a triangle.

Triangle ABC with BC extended to D. The reflex angle at A outside the triangle is 310 degrees; angle ACD is 115 degrees

\(BCD\) is a straight line.

Show that triangle \(ABC\) is isosceles.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7 Here is an accurately drawn triangle.

Triangle with base PQ and an angle x marked at Q
(a) Measure the length of the side \(PQ\).
Give your answer in centimetres. (1)
(b) What type of angle is the angle marked \(x\)? (1)
(c) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4 \(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram ABCD with diagonal AC; angle BAC is marked e and angle ADC is marked 3e

All angles are measured in degrees.

Find an expression, in terms of \(e\), for the size of angle \(CAD\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (3)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q26

26 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with angle A = 2x + 15, angle B = 4x + 15, angle C = 4x + 8 and angle D = 3x - 3

All angles are measured in degrees.

Show that \(ABCD\) is a trapezium. (4)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

20 \(ABC\) and \(BCD\) are isosceles triangles.

Triangles ABC and BCD sharing side BC; AB, BC and CD are marked equal; angle CAB is 81 degrees

\(AB = BC = CD\)
Angle \(CAB\) = 81°

Angle \(BCD = 4 \times\) angle \(ABC\)

Find

the size of angle \(ABC\) : the size of angle \(CBD\)

Give your answer in the form \(1 : n\)
You must show all your working. (5)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8 \(OA\), \(OB\) and \(OC\) are three straight lines.

Lines OA, OB and OC from point O; reflex angle AOC is 220°, angle BOC is 90° and angle AOB is marked x
(i) Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\). (2)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q7

7 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with BC at the top and AD at the bottom; angle A = 2x + 15, angle B = 4x + 15, angle C = 4x + 8, angle D = 3x - 3

All angles are measured in degrees.

Show that \(ABCD\) is a trapezium. (4)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7

(a) Measure the length of this line.
Give your answer in centimetres.
A horizontal straight line segment
(1)
(b) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Two lines meeting at a point with the acute angle x marked between them
(1)
(c) In the space below, draw a hexagon. (1)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

23 The diagram shows an isosceles triangle \(ABD\) and the straight line \(ABC\).

Isosceles triangle ABD with BA = BD marked; angle DAB is x degrees, angle ABD is y degrees; ABC is a straight line and angle DBC is w degrees

\(BA = BD\)

\(x : y = 2 : 1\)

Work out the value of \(w\). (4)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

19 The diagram shows a quadrilateral \(ABDE\) and an equilateral triangle \(BCD\).

Quadrilateral ABDE joined along BD to equilateral triangle BCD; angle ABD is a right angle, angle AED is 132 degrees, angle EAB is marked x, and arrows show CB parallel to DE

\(CB\) is parallel to \(DE\).

Angle \(AED\) = 132°

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6 The diagram shows an isosceles triangle \(ABD\) and the straight line \(ABC\).

Triangle ABD with BA = BD marked equal; ABC is a straight line; angle DAB is x degrees, angle ABD is y degrees and angle DBC is w degrees

\(BA = BD\)
\(x : y = 2 : 1\)

Work out the value of \(w\). (4)

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6 The bearing of port \(B\) from port \(A\) is 147°

Work out the bearing of port \(A\) from port \(B\). (2)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

22 \(ACF\) and \(ADG\) are straight lines.
\(BCD\) and \(EFG\) are parallel lines.

Triangle AFG with apex A at the top. Line BCD crosses AF at C and AG at D, parallel to EFG along the bottom. Angle EFC is 125° and angle CDG is 110°

Show that triangle \(ACD\) is isosceles.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (5)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8

Two lines meeting at a point; the angle between them is 50 degrees and the reflex angle around the outside is marked x
(a) Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\). (2)

A student says that an angle of \(50^\circ\) is an obtuse angle.

The student is wrong.

(b) Explain why. (1)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Here is a triangle.
The triangle is accurately drawn.

Triangle ABC with AC as the horizontal base and B above, nearer to A
(a) Measure the length of \(AC\). (1)
(b) Measure the size of angle \(B\). (1)

Here is a different triangle.

Triangle PQR with PR as the horizontal base and Q at the top

\(QP = QR\)

(c) Write down the mathematical name of this triangle. (1)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q3

3 \(ACF\) and \(ADG\) are straight lines.
\(BCD\) and \(EFG\) are parallel lines.

Triangle AFG with A at the top. Line BCD is parallel to line EFG, with C on AF and D on AG. Angle CDG is 110 degrees and angle EFC is 125 degrees

Show that triangle \(ACD\) is isosceles.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (5)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9

Two lines meeting at a point. The angle between them is 70° and the reflex angle around the other side of the point is y°
(a) Find the value of \(y\). (1)
(b) Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

6 Here is a quadrilateral \(ABCD\).

Quadrilateral ABCD with the angle at D marked x
(a) Measure the length of the side \(AB\).
Give your answer in centimetres. (1)
(b) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

20 In the diagram, \(PQR\) is an isosceles triangle with \(PQ = PR\).

Isosceles triangle PQR with P at the top and QR horizontal; line APR extends through P to A, line BPQ extends through P to B, angle APB is 56 degrees; line CQD passes through Q parallel to APR, with arrows marking the parallel lines

\(APR\) and \(CQD\) are parallel lines.
\(BPQ\) is a straight line.

Angle \(APB = 56^\circ\)

Work out the size of angle \(CQR\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (5)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

11 The diagram shows a triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with angle A = 116 degrees and angle B = 25 degrees; BC is extended to E and AC is extended to D; angle x is angle DCE

\(ACD\) and \(BCE\) are straight lines.

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (3)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q15

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec1 markAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15 Jenna measures all the angles around a point.
Her results are 23°, 145°, 23° and 69°

Explain why these results cannot be true. (1)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13

Straight line RST with two lines from S making angles x, 75 and 84 degrees in order from SR round to ST

\(RST\) is a straight line.

(i) Work out the value of \(x\). (2)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

28 The diagram shows triangle \(AOB\).

Triangle AOB with two lines from O to AB dividing angle AOB into angles (2x) degrees, (3x) degrees and 10 degrees

Angle \(AOB\) is not an obtuse angle.

Find the greatest value of \(x\).
You must show all your working. (3)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

24 The diagram shows triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with angle A = 75 degrees and angle B = 51 degrees; D is on AB and the line DC is drawn

\(ADB\) is a straight line.

the size of angle \(DCB\) : the size of angle \(ACD = 2 : 1\)

Work out the size of angle \(BDC\). (4)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17

Triangle ACD with B on AC and the line BD drawn; AB, BC and BD marked equal; angle DAB = 64 degrees and angle x at C

\(ABC\) is a straight line.
\(AB = BC = BD\).
Angle \(DAB = 64^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q8

8 The diagram shows a regular pentagon and a parallelogram.

Regular pentagon with a parallelogram inside it sharing part of the bottom side; one vertex of the parallelogram is at the bottom-left vertex of the pentagon. Angle x is between the pentagon side and the parallelogram side at that vertex; the angle 117 degrees is at the top-left vertex of the parallelogram

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5 The diagram shows triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with angle A = 75 degrees and angle B = 51 degrees; D is a point on AB joined to C

\(ADB\) is a straight line.

the size of angle \(DCB\) : the size of angle \(ACD = 2 : 1\)

Work out the size of angle \(BDC\). (4)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

12 \(AB\) and \(BC\) are perpendicular lines.

Right angle ABC split by two lines into angles 25°, x° and 25°
(a) Find the value of \(x\). (2)

\(RS\) and \(TU\) are parallel lines.
\(PQ\) is a straight line.

Parallel lines RS and TU crossed by the straight line PQ; at the top intersection angle 125° and angles a, b, c; at the bottom intersection angles d and e

An angle of size 125° is shown on the diagram.

(b)
(i) Write down the letter of one other angle of size 125°
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
(ii) Explain why \(a + b + c = 235^\circ\) (1)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

22 \(BEG\) is a triangle.

Parallel lines ABC (top) and DEF (bottom) with arrows. Triangle BEG with B on the top line and E on the bottom line. Angle CBG is 35 degrees, angle DEB is 110 degrees, angle GEF is 25 degrees and angle BGE is marked x

\(ABC\) and \(DEF\) are parallel lines.

Work out the size of angle \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

14 The diagram shows quadrilateral \(ABCD\) with each of its sides extended.

Quadrilateral ABCD with sides extended. Angle 100 degrees at A inside the quadrilateral, an angle of 50 degrees at C between the extended lines (vertically opposite angle BCD), and an angle of 75 degrees at D outside the quadrilateral on the straight line through A and D. AB and AD are marked equal

\(AB = AD\)

Show that \(ABCD\) is a kite.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

3 \(BEG\) is a triangle.

Parallel lines ABC (top) and DEF (bottom) with arrows. Triangle BEG with B on the top line and E on the bottom line. Angle CBG is 35 degrees, angle DEB is 110 degrees, angle GEF is 25 degrees and angle BGE is marked x

\(ABC\) and \(DEF\) are parallel lines.

Work out the size of angle \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q21

21

Parallelogram ABCD with AB extended to P and CD extended to Q; lines DP and BQ are drawn

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.
\(ABP\) and \(QDC\) are straight lines.
Angle \(ADP\) = angle \(CBQ = 90^\circ\)

(a) Prove that triangle \(ADP\) is congruent to triangle \(CBQ\). (3)
(b) Explain why \(AQ\) is parallel to \(PC\). (2)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15 Mary needs to work out the size of angle \(x\) in this diagram.

Triangle ABC with AC equal to BC, angle B = 63 degrees and angle x at C

She writes

\(x = 63^\circ\) because base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal.

Mary is wrong.

(a) Explain why. (1)

William needs to work out the size of angle \(y\) in this diagram.

Parallel lines DE and FH, with a line from E to G on FH; angle DEG = 57 degrees and angle y is angle EGF

William writes

WorkingReason
angle \(EGH = 57^\circ\)because corresponding angles are equal
\(y = 180^\circ - 57^\circ\)
\(y = 123^\circ\)
because angles on a straight line add up to \(180^\circ\)

One of William’s reasons is wrong.

(b) Write down the correct reason. (1)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

25

Parallelogram ABCD with AD parallel to BC and AB parallel to DC. The line from B passes through F on AD to E, where EDC is a straight line. Angle EFD is 35 degrees and angle DCB is 75 degrees

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.
\(EDC\) is a straight line.
\(F\) is the point on \(AD\) so that \(BFE\) is a straight line.

Angle \(EFD = 35^\circ\)
Angle \(DCB = 75^\circ\)

Show that angle \(ABF = 70^\circ\)
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q20

20

Circle with centre O; AB is a diameter and C is a point on the circumference, with chords AC and CB drawn

\(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are points on the circumference of a circle, centre \(O\).
\(AOB\) is a diameter of the circle.

Prove that angle \(ACB\) is \(90^\circ\)
You must not use any circle theorems in your proof. (4)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

7

Triangle ABC with BC extended to D. Angle ABC is 54 degrees and angle ACD is 117 degrees

\(BCD\) is a straight line.
\(ABC\) is a triangle.

Show that triangle \(ABC\) is an isosceles triangle.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q3

3

Parallelogram ABCD with AD parallel to BC and AB parallel to DC. DC is extended to E, and the line BE crosses AD at F. Angle EFD is 35 degrees and angle DCB is 75 degrees

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.
\(EDC\) is a straight line.
\(F\) is the point on \(AD\) so that \(BFE\) is a straight line.

Angle \(EFD = 35^\circ\)
Angle \(DCB = 75^\circ\)

Show that angle \(ABF = 70^\circ\)
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*17 ABC is an isosceles triangle.

Isosceles triangle ABC with angle ACB 70 degrees; ABD is a straight line, BE makes angle 80 degrees with BD and angle x degrees with BC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AC = BC\)
ABD is a straight line.
Angle \(ACB = 70^\circ\)
Angle \(EBD = 80^\circ\)
Angle \(CBE = x^\circ\)

Work out the value of \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

6

Straight line ABC with angles 100 degrees, x degrees and x degrees at B

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

ABC is a straight line.

(a) Work out the value of \(x\). (2)

Here is a sketch of a triangle PQR.

Sketch of triangle PQR with PQ = 7 cm, PR = 6.5 cm and angle QPR = 70 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(b) What type of angle is the angle QPR? (1)
(c) In the space below, make an accurate drawing of triangle PQR.
The line PQ has been drawn for you.
Line PQ
(2)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5 Here is a pentagon \(ABCDE\).

Pentagon ABCDE with lines AC and BD drawn; angle AED = 40 degrees, angle EDB = 130 degrees and angle BDC = 72 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AB = BC = BD\)
\(ABDE\) is a kite.
Angle \(AED = 40^\circ\)
Angle \(EDB = 130^\circ\)
Angle \(BDC = 72^\circ\)

Work out the size of angle \(ACB\). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*5

Triangle ABC with D on AB, E on BC and G on AC; DEF is parallel to AGC and GE is parallel to ADB; angle DBE = 95 degrees, angle CGE = 55 degrees and angle x at E between EF and EC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AGC\) and \(DEF\) are parallel lines.
\(ADB\) and \(GE\) are parallel lines.
\(BEC\) is a straight line.

Angle \(DBE = 95^\circ\)
Angle \(CGE = 55^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*25

Triangle ACE with D on CE and B on CA; BD parallel to AE; angle BCD = 30 degrees, angle ABD = 125 degrees, angle x at E

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

ABC and EDC are straight lines.
AE and BD are parallel.
Angle \(ABD = 125^\circ\)
Angle \(BCD = 30^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

16

Rectangle ABCD with diagonals AC and BD crossing at an angle of 50 degrees; angle x is at C between CA and CB

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

ABCD is a rectangle.
AC and BD are straight lines.
The angle between AC and BD is \(50^\circ\).

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\). (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*9

Triangle ACE with D on CE and B on CA; BD is parallel to AE; angle BCD = 30 degrees, angle ABD = 125 degrees and angle x at E

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) and \(EDC\) are straight lines.
\(AE\) and \(BD\) are parallel.
Angle \(ABD = 125^\circ\)
Angle \(BCD = 30^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2

(a) Measure the length of the line AB.
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment AB
(1)

An angle is marked in this diagram.

Two lines meeting with the angle between them marked
(b) Write down the special name for this type of angle. (1)
(c) Measure the size of the angle. (1)

1MA0 Foundation June 2016 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*25

Parallel lines ABC and DE; AEG and BEF are straight lines crossing at E; angle AED = 54 degrees, angle FEG = 70 degrees, angle x at B

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

ABC and DE are parallel lines.
AEG and BEF are straight lines.
Angle \(AED = 54^\circ\)
Angle \(FEG = 70^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*9

Parallel lines DE and ABC; AEG and BEF are straight lines crossing at E; angle AED = 54 degrees, angle FEG = 70 degrees and angle x at B

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) and \(DE\) are parallel lines.
\(AEG\) and \(BEF\) are straight lines.

Angle \(AED = 54^\circ\)
Angle \(FEG = 70^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*20

Parallel lines ABCD and EFG; BF and CF join the lines; angle BFE = 70 degrees, BC and CF marked equal, angle x at C between CD and CF

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) and \(EFG\) are parallel lines.
\(BC = CF\)
Angle \(BFE = 70^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*6

Parallel lines ABCD and EFG with triangle BCF; angle BFE is 70 degrees and angle x is at C

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) and \(EFG\) are parallel lines.
\(BC = CF\)
Angle \(BFE = 70^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q4

4

A straight line with another line meeting it; the two angles on the line are y and 124 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a)
(i) Work out the size of the angle marked \(y\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (2)

A quadrilateral has four angles.
Each angle is 90°

(b) Write down the mathematical name of this quadrilateral. (1)
(c) On the grid of centimetre squares, draw a kite. (1)
Empty grid of centimetre squares

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*18

Rectangle ABCD with E on DC; line BE drawn; angle EBC = 25 degrees and angle x is angle BED

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a rectangle.
\(E\) is a point on \(DC\).
Angle \(EBC = 25^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*12

Parallel lines ABC, DEF and PQRS crossed by the straight line BEQ; angle ABE is 60 degrees, angle QER is 80 degrees and angle x is at R

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\), \(DEF\) and \(PQRS\) are parallel lines.
\(BEQ\) is a straight line.

Angle \(ABE = 60^\circ\)
Angle \(QER = 80^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with angles 35 degrees, 50 degrees and x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a)
(i) Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (2)

Here is a different triangle.

Triangle with base 8 cm and base angles 40 degrees and 45 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(b) In the space below, make an accurate drawing of this triangle. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5

Diagram of straight lines forming triangles and a trapezium, with an angle marked x at the bottom left
(a) On the diagram, mark with arrows (>>) a pair of parallel lines. (1)
(b) On the diagram, mark with the letter R a right angle. (1)
(c) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 1 Q22

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*22

Parallel lines ABC and EFGH; BF and BG drawn; angle ABF = 65 degrees; GB and GF marked equal; angle x at G between BG and GH

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is parallel to \(EFGH\).

\(GB = GF\)
Angle \(ABF = 65^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*15

Triangle BCD on straight line ABC; reflex angle at D = 250 degrees, angle BCD = 38 degrees, angle x at B between AB and BD

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a straight line.
Angle \(BCD = 38^\circ\)
The reflex angle \(BDC = 250^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*8

Parallel lines ABC and EFGH with triangle BFG; angle ABF is 65 degrees and angle x is at G between GB and GH

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is parallel to \(EFGH\).

\(GB = GF\)
Angle \(ABF = 65^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*16

Triangle ACD with B on AC and BD drawn; angle BAD 25 degrees, angle BCD 70 degrees, angle x at D in triangle BCD

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a straight line.
\(AB = BD\)
Angle \(BAD = 25^\circ\)
Angle \(BCD = 70^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*7

Parallel lines PRS and TWY crossed by the straight line QRWZ; angle x at R and an angle of 126 degrees at W

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(PRS\) and \(TWY\) are parallel straight lines.
\(QRWZ\) is a straight line.

Work out the value of \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 2 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2

(a) In the space below, draw a straight line 10 cm long. (1)
(b) Mark with a cross (×), the midpoint of the line below.
A straight line
(1)

Here is a diagram of a circle, with centre marked ×.

Circle with its centre marked with a cross
(c) On the diagram, draw a radius of the circle. (1)
(d) Measure the size of angle \(m\).
Angle m between two lines
(1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 2 Q24

24 The diagram shows a pattern using four identical rhombuses.

Four identical rhombuses meeting at a point with four 25 degree angles between them; angle a is marked in one rhombus

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Work out the size of the angle marked \(a\).

You must show your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

14

(a) Measure the length of the line PQ.
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment PQ
(1)
(b)
Two intersecting straight lines with an angle of 78 degrees and the vertically opposite angle marked x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(i) Write down the value of \(x\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer.
(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4

Angle h between two lines
(a)
(i) What type of angle is angle \(h\)?
(ii) Measure the size of angle \(h\).
(2)
(b)
Angles x degrees and 127 degrees on a straight line

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(i) Work out the value of \(x\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer.
(2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q25

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*25

Isosceles triangle with two equal sides marked, a base angle of 65 degrees and the top angle marked x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*20

Triangle ABC with DAC, FCB and ABE straight lines; angle CAB is 70 degrees, angle ACF is 135 degrees and angle x is CBE

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

DAC, FCB and ABE are straight lines.

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).

You must give reasons for your answer. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9

Parallel lines ABC and PQR crossed by the straight line AQD; angle BAQ = 35 degrees, angle BQA = 90 degrees and angle x at Q

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\), \(PQR\) and \(AQD\) are straight lines.
\(ABC\) is parallel to \(PQR\).

Angle \(BAQ = 35^\circ\)
Angle \(BQA = 90^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

3

Pentagon with an interior angle x and a reflex angle y marked
(a)
(i) On this diagram mark, with a letter R, a right angle.
(ii) What type of angle is angle \(x\)?
(iii) What type of angle is angle \(y\)?
(3)
(b) AB is a straight line.
Draw a line from the point T perpendicular to the line AB.
Vertical straight line AB and a point T to its right
(1)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q1

1 Here are four triangles.

Four triangles A, B, C and D; angle x is marked in triangle D

One of these triangles is an equilateral triangle.

(a) Write down the letter of the equilateral triangle. (1)
(b) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)
(c) Measure the length of the line EF.
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment EF
(1)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*18

Right-angled triangle ABC with right angle at B; D on AB with DA = DC; angle BCD = 20°; angle x at A

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Triangle \(ABC\) is a right-angled triangle.
\(ADB\) is a straight line.
\(DA = DC\)
Angle \(BCD = 20^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must give reasons for each stage of your working. (4)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*10

Straight line CDEF with A above it; AB is parallel to CF, angle BAE = 38 degrees, DE = AE, angle x is the exterior angle at D

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(CDEF\) is a straight line.
\(AB\) is parallel to \(CF\).
\(DE = AE\).

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
You must give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2

Quadrilateral with a diagonal from R; angle x at the top right vertex and angle y at T
(a) Mark with arrows (>>) a pair of parallel lines. (1)
(b) Measure the length of the line \(RT\). (1)
(c) What type of angle is angle \(x\)? (1)
(d) Measure the size of angle \(y\). (1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*24

Parallelogram ABCD with E on diagonal BD; angle DAB = 120°, angle ADB = 38°, angle BEC = 41°, angle x at C

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

Angle \(ADB = 38^\circ\).
Angle \(BEC = 41^\circ\).
Angle \(DAB = 120^\circ\).

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*19

Isosceles triangle with a reflex angle of 200° and a right angle at the top vertex, and angle y° at the bottom right

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Work out the value of \(y\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*6

Parallelogram ABCD with diagonal DB; E on DB is joined to C; angle DAB = 120, angle ADB = 38, angle BEC = 41 degrees and angle x is angle ECD

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

Angle \(ADB = 38^\circ\).
Angle \(BEC = 41^\circ\).
Angle \(DAB = 120^\circ\).

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

*21

Triangle ACD with B on AC; BD = CD; angle BDC = 50°, angle ADB = 20°, angle x at A

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a straight line.
\(BD = CD\).
Angle \(BDC = 50^\circ\).
Angle \(ADB = 20^\circ\).

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5 Here is a square and a trapezium.

A square and a trapezium
(a) Write down the size of each angle of the square. (1)
(b) Mark, with the letter O, an obtuse angle. (1)
(c) Find two lines that are perpendicular.
Mark each of these lines with a letter P. (1)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2

(a) Measure the length of the line \(AB\).
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment AB
 cm (1)
(b) Measure the size of angle \(x\).
An acute angle x between two lines
 ° (1)
(c) In the space below, draw accurately a circle of radius 5 cm.
Use the point \(C\) as the centre of your circle. (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q1

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

1

Parallel lines ABC and DEF crossed by the straight line BEG; angle GEF = 47 degrees and angle x is angle ABE

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) and \(DEF\) are parallel lines.
\(BEG\) is a straight line.
Angle \(GEF = 47^\circ\).

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q18

18 Lines \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(AD\) form two triangles.

Lines AB and CD cross. AD and CB are drawn. Along AB: 9.6 cm from A to the crossing point and 4.1 cm from the crossing point to B. Along CD: 4.1 cm from C to the crossing point and 2.8 cm from the crossing point to D. Angle BCD is 32°

Not drawn accurately

Work out the length of \(AD\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q24

24 In the diagram,

\(ABCD\) and \(AEFG\) are congruent rectangles
\(D\) lies on \(EF\)
angle \(ADE = x\)

Rectangle ABCD with A top left, B bottom left, C bottom right and D top right. A congruent rectangle AEFG is tilted so that E is inside ABCD and D lies on EF. G is above AD and GD is drawn dashed. Angle ADE is x

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(GD\) bisects angle \(ADF\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15 \(AB\) and \(CD\) are straight, parallel lines.

\(P\) is a point on \(AB\).

\(Q\) is a point on \(CD\).

\(AP = AQ\)

Parallel lines AB (top) and CD (bottom). A line from A meets CD at Q, with angle PAQ = 2x. A line through Q and P continues above AB. The angle between QP and QD is 5x + 6. AP and AQ are marked equal

Not drawn accurately

Work out the value of \(x\). [4 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q6

AQAFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6

(a) \(AB\) is a straight line.
Straight line AB with a line from a point on it. The angles on the line are 145° and x

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [1 mark]

(b)
Three lines meeting at a point, making angles 35°, 160° and y

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(y\). [2 marks]

(c) Three straight lines intersect as shown.
Three straight lines intersect to make a triangle. One angle of 47° is outside the triangle, vertically opposite the triangle’s left angle. The angle of 86° is inside the triangle at its bottom vertex

Not drawn accurately

What type of triangle is made?

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17 \(AB\) is a straight line.

Both angles are given in degrees.

Straight line AB with a line from a point on it; the two angles on the line are (1/4)x + 15 and (2/3)x − 44

Not drawn accurately

By working out the value of \(x\),

    work out the ratio   smaller angle : larger angle [4 marks]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q13

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13 \(AB\) is a straight line.

Left: straight line AB with a line from it making angle 127 degrees and angle y on the straight line. Right: a right angle, angle 163 degrees and angle x around a point

Not drawn accurately

Is \(y\) half of \(x\)?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Show working to support your answer. [3 marks]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q3

3 Here is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral with angles a (top left), b (top right, a right angle), c (right side, obtuse) and d (bottom)
(a) Write down the letter of the obtuse angle. [1 mark]
(b) Write down the letter of an acute angle. [1 mark]
(c) How many lines of symmetry does the shape have? [1 mark]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 3 Q27

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

27 \(AF\), \(BC\), \(DE\) and \(DF\) are straight lines.

\(BC\) and \(DE\) are parallel.

Not drawn accurately

Parallel lines BC and DE (arrows pointing down) crossed by line AF. The angle at the intersection of AF and BC, between A and C, is 72°. DF joins D to F, making a triangle with DE and AF; angle p is at D and angle r is at F

\(p\) is three times \(r\).

Work out the size of angle \(p\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q21

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

21

North line at A. Line AB is to the right of north and line AC is further round; the angle BAC is 58 degrees

Not drawn accurately

The 3-figure bearing of \(B\) from \(A\) is \(021^\circ\)

Work out the 3-figure bearing of \(C\) from \(A\). [2 marks]

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

12 \(AF\), \(BC\), \(DE\) and \(DF\) are straight lines.

\(BC\) and \(DE\) are parallel.

Parallel lines BC and DE crossed by line AF; the angle between AF and BC at their intersection is 72°; triangle DF with angle p at D and angle r at F

Not drawn accurately

\(p\) is three times \(r\).

Work out the size of angle \(p\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q2

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with longest side x along the top right and angle y at the bottom right vertex
(a) Measure the length of side \(x\).

Give your answer in millimetres. [1 mark]

(b) Measure angle \(y\). [1 mark]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q17

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17 \(ABC\), \(BD\) and \(BE\) are straight lines.

Straight line ABC with B between A and C. Lines BE and BD go up from B, with E on the left above A and D on the right above C

Not drawn accurately

angle \(EBD = 5 \times\) angle \(ABE\)
angle \(DBC = 3 \times\) angle \(ABE\)

Work out the size of angle \(EBD\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q13

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13 Here are three straight lines.

Lines AB and CD both crossed by a third straight line. At the crossing with AB an angle of 95° is marked above the third line on the left of AB; at the crossing with CD an angle of 105° is marked below the third line on the right of CD

Not drawn accurately

Are the lines \(AB\) and \(CD\) parallel?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Show working to support your answer. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q9

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9 For each statement, tick the correct box. [3 marks]

Always trueSometimes trueNever true
One of the three angles of a triangle is \(90^\circ\)
One of the three angles of a triangle is obtuse
One of the three angles of a triangle is reflex

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q4

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4 \(ABC\), \(BD\) and \(BE\) are straight lines.

Straight line ABC with point B on it. Line BE goes up to the left and line BD goes up to the right

Not drawn accurately

angle \(EBD = 5 \times\) angle \(ABE\)

angle \(DBC = 3 \times\) angle \(ABE\)

Work out the size of angle \(EBD\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q2

2

(a) Here is a square.
A square

Use a ruler to measure a side length of the square.

Give your answer in millimetres. [1 mark]

(b) Here is a quadrilateral.
A quadrilateral with no equal sides

Use a protractor to measure the size of the smallest angle. [1 mark]

(c) A different quadrilateral is drawn on a centimetre grid.
Centimetre grid with a trapezium drawn on it: bottom side 8 cm, top side 2 cm, height 3 cm

By counting squares, work out the area of the quadrilateral. [1 mark]

(d) One side of a rectangle is drawn on this centimetre grid.
Centimetre grid with a horizontal line of length 7 cm drawn on it

Complete the rectangle so that it has a perimeter of 20 cm [1 mark]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q6

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6

(a) Here are two straight lines.
Two straight lines crossing; one angle is 43° and the vertically opposite angle is w

Not drawn accurately

Write down the size of angle \(w\). [1 mark]

(b) Here are two different straight lines.
A line meeting a straight line, making angles 62° and x on the straight line

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [1 mark]

(c) In a triangle, two of the angles are 51° and 74°.

Work out the size of the third angle. [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q12

12

(a) \(B\) is

6 km due South of \(A\)
and
6 km due West of \(C\).

A above B, with AB vertical and 6 km; C to the right of B, with BC horizontal and 6 km

Not drawn accurately

Work out the bearing of \(A\) from \(C\). [2 marks]

(b) Here is a scale drawing.
Scale drawing with a North arrow. Sea fills the middle. Point D is on a coastline at the top right with land beyond it; point E is on a coastline at the bottom left with land beyond it. E is below and to the left of D.

A ship is going to sail from \(D\) to \(E\).

Mia works out that the ship needs to sail on a bearing of 068°

Why must Mia be wrong? [1 mark]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q10

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

10

(a) Here is a triangle.
Triangle with sides 1.2 m, 1 m and 40 cm

Not drawn accurately

Work out \(\dfrac{\text{length of shortest side}}{\text{length of longest side}}\)

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. [2 marks]

(b) Here is a different triangle.
Triangle with angles x, 112° and y

Not drawn accurately

\(x = 3y\)

Work out the size of angle \(y\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q7

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Quadrilateral \(ABCD\) has

  • angle \(ABC = 90^\circ\)
  • \(BC = 4\) cm
  • \(CD\) is parallel to \(BA\)
  • \(CD = 6\) cm

Draw \(ABCD\) on the centimetre grid.

\(AB\) has been drawn for you. [3 marks]

Centimetre grid 12 squares wide and 8 squares tall, with horizontal line AB of length 8 cm drawn near the bottom

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q30

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

30 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are three points on a circle.

The radii from \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are shown.

Circle with radii to A, B and C. The angle between the radii to A and B is x, the angle between the radii to B and C is 2(2x + 20 degrees), and the reflex angle between the radii to C and A is 5x + 40 degrees

Not drawn accurately

Is \(AC\) a diameter of the circle?

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q23

23 A ship sails from \(P\) to \(Q\) and then from \(Q\) to \(R\).

\(Q\) is 12 miles from \(P\), on a bearing of 080°

\(R\) is 28 miles from \(Q\), on a bearing of 155°

North lines at P and Q. PQ is 12 miles with the angle from north at P marked 80°. QR is 28 miles with the angle from north at Q marked 155°.

Not drawn accurately

Work out the direct distance from \(P\) to \(R\). [4 marks]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

16 \(AB\) is parallel to \(CD\).

\(FG\) is a straight line.

Horizontal line FG crosses the parallel lines AB and CD. The angle between the line towards A and the line towards G is 53 degrees. From the point where CD crosses FG, a line goes down to E. The angle between the lines towards D and E is 48 degrees, and the angle between the lines towards E and G is x

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

12 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are three points on a circle.

The radii from \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are shown.

Circle with centre joined to points A, B and C on the circumference. The angle between the radii to A and B is x, the angle between the radii to B and C is 2(2x + 20°), and the angle between the radii to C and A is 5x + 40°.

Not drawn accurately

Is \(AC\) a diameter of the circle?

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6 Lines A, B, C, D and E intersect as shown.

Lines A and B are parallel.

Parallel lines A and B crossed by lines C, D and E. Lines A, C and D meet at one point, where the angle between C and D on the left is 52°. Line D meets line B where the angle above D on the left of B is 110°. Line E meets line B where the angle between B (upwards) and E is 49°. Angle x is at the point where line E crosses line C.

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q28

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

28 \(J\) and \(K\) are ships.

\(P\) is a port.

\(J\) is due South of \(P\).
Angle \(JPK = 56^\circ\)
\(JP = KP\)

Isosceles triangle PJK. J is directly below P. K is to the right, between P and J in height, with a North arrow drawn at K. Angle JPK is 56°, with PJ and PK marked equal

Not drawn accurately

Work out the bearing of \(J\) from \(K\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15 \(ADB\) and \(CD\) are straight lines.

Straight line ADB with D between A and B. Line DC goes up and to the right from D

Not drawn accurately

angle \(ADC = 5 \times\) angle \(CDB\)

Work out the size of angle \(ADC\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 2 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9 J and K are ships.

P is a port.

J is due South of P.
Angle JPK = 56°
JP = KP

Isosceles triangle PJK with J directly below P. Angle JPK is 56°, JP and KP are marked equal, and a North arrow is drawn at K

Not drawn accurately

Work out the bearing of J from K. [3 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q14

14 Here is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral with angles a at top left, x at top right, y at the vertex on the lower right side, and b at bottom left

Not drawn accurately

\(a = 90^\circ \quad\) and \(\quad a : b = 5 : 3\)

\(x : y = 1 : 3\)

Show that \(\quad b = x\) [3 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q10

10 In rectangle \(ABCD\)

triangle \(ABE\) is equilateral
triangle \(CDE\) is isosceles, with \(CE = DE\)

Rectangle ABCD with point E inside, joined to A, B, C and D. Angle ADE is 65°. Angle x is angle BEC

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q20

20 \(P\), \(Q\), \(R\) and \(S\) are points on a circle.

\(PXR\) and \(QXS\) are straight lines.

\(PX = SX\)

Circle with points P, S, R and Q on it; chords PR and QS cross at X; PX and SX are marked equal; angle PXS is 50° and angle XSR is 27°; chords PQ, PS and SR are drawn

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(QS\) is not a diameter of the circle. [4 marks]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15 Trapezium \(ABCE\) is made from parallelogram \(ABCD\) and isosceles triangle \(ADE\).

\(AE = DE\)

Trapezium ABCE with D on EC. Angle ABC is 110°. AE and DE are marked equal

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(AED\). [3 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q16

16

(a) \(BCD\) is a straight line.

Triangle \(ABC\) is equilateral.

\(CE = DE\)

Equilateral triangle ABC and isosceles triangle CDE on the straight line BCD, with angle CED = 28 degrees and angle x between AC and CE

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

(b) Amba is working out the size of an interior angle of a regular octagon.
A regular octagon

Not drawn accurately

Her method is \(\qquad\) Interior angle \(= 360 \div 8\)

Is her method correct?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Give a reason for your answer. [1 mark]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q13

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13 Tick all the statements that are true for any rhombus. [1 mark]

  • The diagonals are lines of symmetry
  • The diagonals bisect each other
  • The diagonals are perpendicular
  • The diagonals are equal in length

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

22 ABCD is a parallelogram.

AB = BP

Parallelogram ABCD with A top left, D top right, B bottom left and C bottom right. P is on BC, with AB and BP marked equal. Line AP makes angle 51° with PC at P. Diagonal AC is drawn; at C the angle ACB is x and angle ACD is 3x

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q19

19 The diagram shows a triangle and a trapezium.

A triangle and a trapezium meeting at a point. Around the point are angles a (in the triangle), 65 degrees, c (in the trapezium) and 115 degrees. The trapezium has a pair of parallel vertical sides marked with arrows, and angle b is at the top of the trapezium

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(\quad a = b\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q18

18 ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Sides are extended as shown.

Quadrilateral ABCD with a right angle at D and angle 120° at C. Line BA is extended beyond A and the angle between the extensions at A is 70°, vertically opposite angle DAB. Lines AB and CB are extended beyond B and the angle x is between the extensions at B

Not drawn accurately

Show that \(\; x = 100°\) [3 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 2 Q10

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

10 One of the angles in a triangle is 60°

Tick a box for each statement. [4 marks]

Must be trueCannot be trueMight be true
The triangle is equilateral
The triangle has at least one other acute angle
The triangle is right-angled
The other two angles are each less than 60°

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q8

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8

ABCD is a parallelogram.

\(AB = BP\)

Parallelogram ABCD with P on BC. AB and BP are marked equal. Lines AP and AC are drawn. Angle APB is 51 degrees; at C, angle ACB is x and angle ACD is 3x

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q24

AQAFoundationCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

24 \(AB\), \(CD\) and \(EF\) are straight lines.

Line EF crosses line AB and line CD. Where EF crosses AB the angle between F and B is 2x + 10° and the angle between A and E is w. Where EF crosses CD the angle between F and D is 3x − 20° and the angle between E and D is y

Not drawn accurately

(a) Ava assumes that \(AB\) and \(CD\) are parallel.

What answer should she get for the size of angle \(y\)? [4 marks]

(b) In fact,

\(AB\) and \(CD\) are not parallel
angle \(w\) is \(60^\circ\)

What effect does this have on the size of angle \(y\)?

Tick a box.

  • \(y\) is bigger
  • \(y\) is the same
  • \(y\) is smaller

Show working to support your answer. [3 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q13

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13

Lines meeting at a point, forming angles x, a right angle, 36°, 160° and 21° around the point

Not drawn accurately

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [2 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

10 AB, CD and EF are straight lines.

Line EF crosses lines AB and CD. At the crossing with AB, the angle above AB on the B side of EF is 2x + 10 degrees and the angle below AB on the A side is w. At the crossing with CD, the angle above CD on the D side is 3x - 20 degrees and the angle below CD on the D side is y

Not drawn accurately

(a) Ava assumes that AB and CD are parallel.

What answer should she get for the size of angle \(y\)? [4 marks]

(b) In fact,

AB and CD are not parallel
angle \(w\) is 60°

What effect does this have on the size of angle \(y\)?

Tick a box.

  • \(y\) is bigger
  • \(y\) is the same
  • \(y\) is smaller

Show working to support your answer. [3 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 5 Q12

12

Triangle ABC with A at the top, B at the bottom left and C at the bottom right; D is on AC and BD is perpendicular to AC

Not to scale

ABC is an equilateral triangle.
BD is perpendicular to AC.

Prove that triangle ABD is congruent to triangle CBD. [4]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6

(a) The diagram shows a triangle with one side extended.
Triangle with interior angles 40 degrees and 82 degrees; the third side is extended and the exterior angle a degrees is marked at the third vertex

Not to scale

Work out the value of \(a\). [2]

(b) Complete the statement below using the correct symbol and value from this list.\[< 90^\circ \qquad = 90^\circ \qquad > 90^\circ \qquad < 180^\circ \qquad = 180^\circ \qquad > 180^\circ\]

When the two smallest angles in a triangle are added the answer is always .................. [1]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5

(a) The diagram shows a triangle, ABC.
The angle at A is \(30^\circ\).
Right-angled triangle ABC with a right-angle symbol at B and angle 30 degrees marked at A

Not to scale

(i) What does the symbol at angle B mean?
Choose from this list.
An acute
angle
The biggest
angle
An obtuse
angle
A reflex
angle
A right
angle

[1]

(ii) Work out the angle at C.
Give a geometrical reason for your answer.

The angle at C is ..................\(^\circ\) because .................. [2]

(b) A student works out the size of angle \(x\) in this diagram.
Two straight lines meeting at a point; the angle on one side is marked 160 degrees and the angle on the other side is marked x

Not to scale

The student says the angle is \(240^\circ\).

Explain why the student’s answer cannot be correct. [1]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

24 The diagram shows a straight line crossing two parallel lines.

Two parallel lines crossed by a straight line. Angles marked (2x + 50) degrees above the top line, (x - 14) degrees below the top line on the other side of the crossing line, and y degrees below the bottom line

Not to scale

Find the value of \(y\).
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q18

18 The diagram shows two straight lines AB and DC that intersect at P.
DA is parallel to BC.

Lines AB and DC crossing at P, with A top left, D bottom left, C top right and B bottom right; DA and BC are vertical and marked parallel with arrows

Complete these statements to show that triangle PAD is similar to triangle PBC.

Angle  ADP  = angle  BCP  because they are  alternate  angles

Angle  APD  = angle ................ because they are ................................ angles

Angle ................ = angle ................ because they are ................................ angles

Triangle PAD is similar to triangle PBC because ................................................ [4]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q3

3

(a) Measure angle \(x\).
Two straight lines meeting at a point, with the obtuse angle between them marked x

[1]

(b) The angles of a triangle are \(27^\circ\), \(126^\circ\) and \(27^\circ\).

Explain how you know the triangle is isosceles. [1]

(c) The diagram shows two sides of a parallelogram drawn on a one-centimetre grid.
One-centimetre grid with two sides of a parallelogram: a sloping side marked with a single arrow, going 2 right and 3 up, joined at its top to a horizontal side 6 cm long marked with a double arrow
(i) Complete the drawing of the parallelogram.
Include notation to show that the drawing is a parallelogram. [2]
(ii) Work out the area of the parallelogram. [2]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q20

20 This shape is formed from a rectangle and two sectors of circles.

Shape made of rectangle BDEF with DE = 5t and EF = 2t, a sector BCD with centre B and angle CBD = 35 degrees, and a sector BAF with centre B; A, B and C lie on a straight line

Not to scale

Points A, B and C lie on a straight line.
Angle CBD = 35°.
DE = \(5t\) and EF = \(2t\).

(a) Explain why BC = \(2t\).
Give a reason for each step of your explanation. [2]
(b) Show that the perimeter of the shape is \(\frac{23}{12}\pi t + 14t\). [5]

Higher November 2023 Paper 4 Q19

19 The diagram shows the positions of three towns A, B and C.

Towns A, B and C with north lines at each town; B is north-east of A with AB = 35 km, C is to the east of B and slightly south with BC = 61 km, and A is joined to C

Not to scale

The bearing of town B from town A is 053°.
The bearing of town C from town B is 108°.
AB = 35 km and BC = 61 km.

Calculate AC.
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q12

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

12 The diagram shows two straight lines crossing a pair of parallel lines.

Two parallel lines (marked with arrows) crossed by two straight lines that intersect between them. Angles 59 degrees and 42 degrees are marked at the lower parallel line, x and y at the upper parallel line, and z at the point where the two crossing lines meet

Not to scale

(a)
(i) Find the value of \(x\).

Give a geometrical reason for your answer. [2]

(ii) Find the value of \(y\).

Give a geometrical reason for your answer. [2]

(b) Find the value of \(z\). [2]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q8

8 The diagram shows four triangles that are joined together.

Points A, B, C and D on a horizontal straight line; F below between A and B, E below between C and D; lines AF, BF, CF, CE, DE and FE are drawn, forming triangles ABF, BCF, CEF and CDE

Not to scale

  • Points A, B, C and D lie on a straight line.
  • Triangles ABF and CDE are equilateral triangles.
  • Triangle BCF is an isosceles triangle with BF = BC.

Show that triangle CEF is a right-angled triangle.
Give a reason for each stage of your working.
Use the template below to help present your work. You may not need all of the lines.

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because ……

Angle …… = ……° because …… [5]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q18

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

18 In the diagram, line AB is parallel to line ED.
The points A, C and D lie on a straight line.
The points B, C and E lie on a straight line.

Lines AD and BE cross at C. Triangle ABC has angle x at B and angle 45 degrees at C (angle BCA). Triangle CDE has angle y at D. AB and ED are marked parallel

Not to scale

Angle BCA = \(45^\circ\), angle ABC = \(x^\circ\) and angle CDE = \(y^\circ\).
The ratio \(x : y\) is 3 : 2.

Work out the value of \(x\). [4]

Higher June 2023 Paper 5 Q2

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2 The diagram shows two straight lines crossing a pair of parallel lines.

Two parallel lines crossed by two straight lines that meet above them at angle b°; angle 125° is marked on the upper parallel line, angle a° on the lower parallel line, and angle 75° on the lower parallel line at the right-hand line

Not to scale

(a) Write down the value of \(a\).
Give a reason for your answer. [2]
(b) Work out the value of \(b\). [3]

Higher November 2022 Paper 5 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7 The diagram shows a straight line crossing a pair of parallel lines.

A straight line crossing two parallel lines. At the upper intersection, the angles on the line above the parallel line are (3x − 23)° on the left and (x + 35)° on the right. At the lower intersection, angle y° is above the lower parallel line, on the left of the crossing line

Not to scale

Find the value of \(y\).
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6 The diagram shows two intersecting straight lines.

Not to scale

Two straight lines crossing; the angle above right of the crossing is 140°, angle a° is below it (vertically opposite) and angle b° is to its left on the same straight line
(a) Find the value of \(a\).

Give a reason for your answer.

\(a =\) .................... because ........................................ [2]

(b) Find the value of \(b\).

Give a reason for your answer.

\(b =\) .................... because ........................................ [2]

Higher November 2022 Paper 4 Q5

5 B is 12 km due east of A.
C is south-east of A and on a bearing of 225° from B.

Complete the diagram to show the positions of A, B and C.
Show clearly the values of all three angles in triangle ABC.

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km

A point A with a north arrow drawn upwards from it

[4]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q3

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

3 The diagram shows a pair of parallel lines.

Two parallel lines crossed by a transversal. At the upper intersection the angles 110° and b° are marked next to each other on the line; at the lower intersection angle a° is marked

Not to scale

(a) Write down the value of \(a\). [1]
(b) Write down the value of \(b\). [1]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q23

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

23 The diagram shows a straight line crossing two parallel lines.

Two parallel lines crossed by a straight line. At the top crossing, the angle above the line on the left is (2x + 30)°. At the bottom crossing, the angle above the line on the left is (x + 85)° and the angle above the line on the right is y°

Not to scale

Find the value of \(y\).
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2021 Paper 5 Q18

18 A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle.
EF is the tangent to the circle at D.
Angle BDF = 70°.

Cyclic quadrilateral ABCD in a circle with chord BD drawn; EF is the tangent at D; angle BDF = 70° is marked and angle CBD is marked

Not to scale

The ratio angle BCD : angle CBD is 5 : 2.

Work out angle CBD.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher November 2021 Paper 4 Q11

11 The diagram shows triangles ABC and ADE.

Triangle ADE with B on AD and C on AE; BC is parallel to DE, shown by arrows

Not to scale

B lies on AD and C lies on AE.
BC is parallel to DE.

Complete these statements to show that triangles ABC and ADE are similar.

Angle ABC = angle ADE because they are corresponding angles.
Angle ACB = angle ........ because ........
Angle BAC is ........
Triangles ABC and ADE are similar because ........

[3]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

1

(a) Measure the length of this line.
A straight line segment

[1]

(b) The diagram shows an angle.
An angle formed by two lines meeting at a point on the left, with the angle marked by an arc
(i) Measure the angle. [1]
(ii) Write down the mathematical name of this type of angle. [1]

Higher November 2020 Paper 5 Q9

9 In the diagram, AB and DC are parallel lines of equal length.

Quadrilateral ABCD with AB and DC marked parallel, and the diagonal DB drawn

Not to scale

Prove that angle DAB = angle BCD. [4]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q21

21 The diagram shows a kite, ABCD.
AFE and CEF are equilateral triangles.

Kite ABCD with A at the top and C at the bottom. E lies on DC and F lies on BC; triangles AFE and CEF are equilateral, sharing side EF. Angle x is marked at D

Not to scale

(a) Write down a mathematical name for quadrilateral AFCE. [1]
(b) The ratio of angle DAE : angle EAF = 1 : 4.

Work out angle \(x\).
Write on the diagram the values of any other angles you use in your working. [4]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q14

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

14

(a) Three lines meet at a point.
Three lines meeting at a point, making angles 103°, 100° and a

Not to scale

Work out the size of angle \(a\). [2]

(b) XY and CW are parallel lines.
AB = CB.
Angle CAX = 130°.
Triangle ABC with A and B on line XY and C above; CW is parallel to XY going right from C; AB and CB are marked equal; angle CAX is 130°

Not to scale

(i) Complete this sentence.

Angle CAB = 50° because .................. [1]

(ii) Work out angle BCW.
Give a reason for each angle you work out. [4]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

20 The diagram shows two intersecting straight lines.

Two intersecting straight lines. The angle at the top is y degrees, the angle on the left is (x + 20) degrees and the angle on the right is (3x - 50) degrees

Not to scale

Find the value of \(y\). [6]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q14

14 In the diagram AB is parallel to CD.
AED and BEC are straight lines.

AB parallel to CD, with AD and BC crossing at E

Not to scale

Prove that triangle ABE is similar to triangle CDE. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 4 Q9

9 The diagram shows triangle ABC.
CD is parallel to AB.
A, C and E lie in a straight line.
Angles of size \(a\)°, \(b\)° and \(c\)° are shown.

Triangle ABC with base AC extended to E; CD is parallel to AB; angle a° at A, angle b° at B and angle c° at C inside the triangle

Not to scale

(a) Insert \(a\)°, \(b\)° or \(c\)° to make this statement true.
Give a reason for your answer.

Angle DCE = ......... because ...... [2]

(b) Use the diagram and the answer to part (a) to show that the angles of a triangle add up to 180°.
Give a reason for each statement you make. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q9

9 An interior angle of an isosceles triangle is \(p\)° and an exterior angle is \(q\)°.

A vertex of the triangle with interior angle p° and the adjacent exterior angle q° on a straight line

Not to scale

It is given that \(q = 5p\).

(a) Write the ratio \(p : q\) in its simplest form. [2]
(b) Work out the two different possible sets of angles for the isosceles triangle. [4]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7 AB and CD are parallel lines.
EF and FB are straight lines.

Parallel lines AB (top) and CD (bottom). Line EF crosses AB, with angle 70 degrees between E and A above AB. Line FB joins F on CD to B. Angle FBA is 55 degrees; angle BFD is x and angle CFE is y

Not to scale

Complete the following statements.

\(x = 55^\circ\)   because ..............................................
\(y = 70^\circ\)   because .............................................. [2]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

1

(a) Write down the mathematical name of this type of angle.
Choose from the list in the box.
acutereflexobtuseright angle
Two lines meeting at a point with the angle between them marked; the angle is obtuse

[1]

(b) Measure angle \(g\).
Two lines meeting at a point with the angle g marked between them

[1]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q2

2

(a) Write down the mathematical name of this solid.
A solid with a circular top and bottom and a curved side

[1]

(b) ABCD is a rectangle.
Rectangle ABCD with A top left, B top right, C bottom right, D bottom left

Not to scale

Add the correct mathematical symbol to the diagram to show that angle BCD is a right angle. [1]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7 In the diagram, AB is parallel to DC.

Quadrilateral ABCD with AB parallel to DC and diagonal DB. Angle DAB is 80 degrees and angle ADB is 56 degrees

Not to scale

Work out angle BDC.
Give a reason for each angle you work out. [4]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 2 Q19

19 The angles in a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3.

(a) Show that the triangle is a right-angled triangle. [2]
(b) The hypotenuse of the triangle is 15 cm long.

Calculate the length of the shortest side in the triangle. [4]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q19

19 Two congruent, isosceles triangles are joined, as shown, to form a parallelogram.
The largest angle of the parallelogram is 110°.

Parallelogram split by a diagonal into two congruent isosceles triangles. Angles marked a degrees at four places and b degrees next to one a at the top left vertex

Not to scale

Write two equations.
Solve them to find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [4]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9 The diagram shows the positions of two towns, Amton and Bisham.

Amton and Bisham each with a North arrow; Bisham is above and to the right of Amton

Not to scale

The bearing of Bisham from Amton is \(b\)°.
The bearing of Amton from Bisham is \(6b\)°.

Calculate the 3-figure bearing of Amton from Bisham.

........................................ ° [4]

Higher November 2017 Paper 5 Q8

8 The angles in a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3.

(a) Show that the triangle is a right-angled triangle. [2]
(b) The hypotenuse of the triangle is 15 cm long.

Calculate the length of the shortest side in the triangle.

........................................ cm [4]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q1

1

(a) Use one of these words to complete the sentence.

edges      vertices      faces      planes

A cube

A cube has 12 …………… [1]

(b) The diagram shows a triangle ABC.
Triangle ABC with A at the top, C at the bottom left and B at the right

Mark angle CAB. [1]

(c) Use one of these terms to complete the sentence.

a circle      an angle      a straight line      the perimeter

The shortest distance between two points is …………… [1]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6 XY and BD are parallel lines.
X is a point on AB and C is a point on BD.
XB = XC.

Line AB with X on it; XY parallel to BD with arrows; angle AXY is 65 degrees; XC joins X to C on BD, with XB and XC marked equal

Not to scale

(a) Complete this sentence.

Angle XBC = \(65^\circ\) because .......................................... [1]

(b) Work out angle BXC.
Give a reason for each angle you work out. [4]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q1

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

1

(a)
(i) Measure angle a.
Two straight lines meeting at a point, one vertical and one sloping up to the right, with the angle a between them marked

[1]

(ii) Write down the mathematical name of this type of angle. [1]
(b) Choose one of these words to complete the following sentence.

perpendicular     vertical     parallel     horizontal

Two straight lines sloping down to the right, each marked with an arrow

These are ................................ lines. [1]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q16

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

16. \(PQRS\) is a parallelogram.
\(U\) is a point on the line \(PS\).
\(T\) is a point on the line \(PR\).

Diagram: parallelogram PQRS with diagonal PR; T on PR and U on PS joined by UT; angle QPR is 48 degrees, angle PTU is 53 degrees, angle SUT is 112 degrees and angle PSR is x

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(x = 73^\circ\).
Give a reason for each step of your answer. [4]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q5

5.

(a)

Measure and write down the size of angle BAC. [1]

Diagram: angle BAC formed by lines AB and AC meeting at A, with the angle marked by an arc

Angle BAC = …………… \(^\circ\)

(b)

Shade the smallest number of squares to make AB a line of symmetry. [2]

Diagram: an 8 by 8 square grid with a horizontal line AB across the middle and eight squares already shaded

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q3

3.

(a)

The grid below shows 6 shapes.

Diagram: six shapes A to F drawn on a square grid

Complete the following sentences about the shapes on the grid. [3]

Shape ………… has exactly one line of symmetry.

Shape ………… has rotational symmetry of order two.

Shapes ………… and ………… are congruent.

(b)
(i)

Calculate the value of \(x\). [2]

Diagram: a right-angled triangle with the other two angles both marked x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

(ii)

Calculate the value of \(y\). [1]

Diagram: two straight lines crossing, with vertically opposite angles 132 degrees and 6y degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q25

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Similar Shapes

25.

(a)

Four triangles are shown in the diagram below.

Four triangles. Triangle A: angles 75 and 60 degrees, with the 10 cm side opposite the 75 degree angle. Triangle B: angles 75 and 45 degrees, no side lengths. Triangle C: angles 60 and 45 degrees, with the 10 cm side opposite the 60 degree angle. Triangle D: angles 75 and 60 degrees, with the 10 cm side opposite the 60 degree angle

Diagram not drawn to scale

For each of the following statements choose ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Need more information’.
Tick one box for each statement. [2]

StatementTrueFalseNeed more information
Triangle A is congruent to Triangle B
Triangle C is congruent to Triangle D
Triangle A is congruent to Triangle C
(b)

Is it possible to draw an isosceles triangle with an exterior angle of 60°?
Tick the appropriate box and show working to explain your reason. [2]

Yes ☐     No ☐

(c)

Two triangles are shown in the diagram below.

Two triangles: one with sides 10 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm, the other with sides 6 cm, 7.5 cm and 9 cm

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that the two triangles are mathematically similar. [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q18

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

18. In the diagram below, ABC is an isosceles triangle and DA is a straight line.

Diagram: triangle ABC with AC equal to BC, angle C is 50 degrees, line DA makes an angle of 40 degrees with AB, and the reflex angle at A outside the triangle is x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(x = 255\).
You must give a reason for each step of your answer. [4]

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q8

8.

(a) Four triangles are shown in the diagram below.
Triangle A: angles 75° and 60°, side 10 cm; Triangle B: angles 75° and 45°; Triangle C: angles 60° and 45°, side 10 cm; Triangle D: angles 75° and 60°, side 10 cm

Diagram not drawn to scale

For each of the following statements choose ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Need more information’.
Tick one box for each statement. [2]

StatementTrueFalseNeed more information
Triangle A is congruent to Triangle B
Triangle C is congruent to Triangle D
Triangle A is congruent to Triangle C
(b) Is it possible to draw an isosceles triangle with an exterior angle of \(60^\circ\)?
Tick the appropriate box and show working to explain your reason. [2]

Yes ☐    No ☐

(c) Two triangles are shown in the diagram below.
Triangle with sides 10 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm; triangle with sides 6 cm, 7.5 cm and 9 cm

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that the two triangles are mathematically similar. [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q6

6.

(a)
Diagram: a line segment AB, with point C and point D above it
(i) Draw a line parallel to AB, through the point C. [1]
(ii) Draw a line perpendicular to AB, through the point D. [1]
(b)

The plan and front elevation of a 3D shape are shown below.

Plan: a square with both diagonals drawn. Front: a triangle

Circle the correct name for the 3D shape. [1]

cuboid    square-based pyramid    cone    triangle-based pyramid    triangular prism

(c)

Nicola thinks that an angle of 190° is an obtuse angle.
Explain why Nicola is incorrect. [1]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q5

5.

(a) Complete the shape so that PQ is a line of symmetry. [1]
A square grid with a horizontal line PQ; half of a shape is drawn above PQ
(b)

Some three-dimensional shapes are shown below.

Five 3D shapes: A an octahedron, B a square-based pyramid, C a cube, D a triangular-based pyramid (tetrahedron), E a triangular prism

Complete the following sentences using A, B, C, D or E.

(i) Shape ………… has twice as many edges as it has faces. [1]
(ii) Shape ………… has twice as many edges as it has vertices. [1]
(iii) The number of vertices is equal to the number of faces in shapes
………… and ………… . [1]
(c) Circle the shape below that has rotational symmetry of order three. [1]
Five road signs: a diamond with three curved arrows, a circle with three curved arrows, a diamond with a Y junction, a triangle with traffic lights, a triangle with a cross
(d) Find the size of each of the angles \(x\) and \(y\). [3]
A quadrilateral with interior angles 142 degrees, y, 54 degrees and 67 degrees; the side through the 67 degree and 54 degree angles is extended, giving the exterior angle x next to 67 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(x =\) ………… \(^\circ\)    \(y =\) ………… \(^\circ\)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q1

1.

(a) Expand and simplify \(3(5a - 2) - 7(a - 4)\). [2]
(b) Show that the triangle below is not isosceles.
You must use an algebraic method and not trial and improvement. [5]
Triangle with angles (5x + 7)°, (6x − 9)° and (8x − 27)°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q16

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

16. In the diagram below, \(BE\) is a straight line.

Triangle ABC with B and C on the straight line BE; AB, AC and BC each have one dash, and CD on the line also has one dash; D is joined to A, and the angle x is marked at D between DA and DE

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(x\) = 150°.
You must give a reason for each step of your working. [4]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q12

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec8 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

12.

(a)

The exterior angle of a regular polygon is \(24^\circ\).

(i) How many sides does it have? [2]
(ii) Calculate the sum of all the interior angles of this polygon. [2]
(b)

The diagram below shows a quadrilateral QRST.
QS is parallel to UT.
\(Q\hat{R}S = 84^\circ\), \(R\hat{Q}T = 110^\circ\) and QR = RS.

Diagram: quadrilateral QRST with QR = RS, angle QRS = 84°, angle RQT = 110°, QS parallel to UT, and angle x° at T between TQ and TU

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\).
Give a reason for each step of your answer. [4]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q4

4.

(a) Measure and write down the size of angle \(y\). [1]
Diagram: an obtuse angle y between a horizontal line and a line going up to the right
(b)

A circle, a right-angled triangle and a trapezium are shown below.

Diagram: a circle with line AB through its centre; right-angled triangle CDE with the right angle at C; trapezium STQR with ST parallel to RQ

circumference    parallel    tangent    isosceles
perimeter    radius    perpendicular    diameter

Use the correct words from the list above to complete each of the following sentences.

(i) The line AB is a ………………………… [1]
(ii) The lines CD and CE are ………………………… [1]
(iii) The lines ST and RQ are ………………………… [1]
(c)

Sadia describes a 3D shape.
She says,

This 3D shape has 5 vertices, 8 edges and 5 faces.

Which one of the 3D shapes listed below could be the one Sadia is describing?

Circle your answer. [1]

cuboid    triangular prism    cube    square-based pyramid    cone

(d) Mark all the lines of symmetry on the following diagram. [2]
Diagram: a shaded shape made of squares on a 9 by 9 square grid

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q20

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

20. The diagram below shows three straight lines, \(AB\), \(CD\) and \(GH\).

Diagram: line GH crosses AB at E and CD at F. Angle GEB is 80 degrees and angle CFE is 100 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(AB\) and \(CD\) are parallel.
You must give reasons to justify your answer. [2]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q9

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

9. The diagram shows three identical squares.

Diagram: three identical squares arranged around a central triangle, each square sharing one side with the triangle; angle x is marked between two squares at one vertex of the triangle

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [3]

\(x =\) ………… °

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q4

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4.

(a)
Three straight lines meeting at a point, with angles 80 degrees, 65 degrees and w degrees marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the value of \(w\). [2]

(b)
Isosceles triangle with the two sloping sides marked equal; base angles x degrees and 70 degrees, top angle y degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows an isosceles triangle.

Find the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\). [3]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q16

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

16. The diagram shows a ship’s journey from P to Q to R.

Bearings diagram: North lines at P and Q; P to Q is 8 km on a bearing of 100 degrees, Q to R is 8 km on a bearing of 160 degrees; angle x at Q between QP and the downward extension of the North line at Q; PR dashed

Diagram not drawn to scale

The ship travels on a bearing of 100° for 8 km from P to Q.
It then travels on a bearing of 160° for 8 km from Q to R.

(a) Explain why the angle \(x\) is 100°. [1]
(b) Work out the bearing of R from P.
Give a reason for each step of your answer. [4]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q2

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2.

(a) Find the size of each of the angles marked \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [4]
Diagram: a right angle on a straight line split into angles a and 47°; below, two crossing lines with vertically opposite angles b and 62° forming a triangle with angles c and 42°

Diagram not drawn to scale

(b)

The interior angles of a triangle are 65°, 65° and 50°.
Circle the correct mathematical name of this triangle. [1]

Equilateral    Right-angled    Isosceles    Obtuse-angled    Scalene

(c) Measure the size of the reflex angle ABC shown below. [1]
Diagram: reflex angle ABC marked at B between line BA going left and line BC going down to the left

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q5

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

5. The diagram shows an equilateral triangle, \(PQR\), inside a rectangle, \(PSTU\).
\(Q\) is on side \(PS\) of the rectangle.

Rectangle PSTU with equilateral triangle PQR, Q on PS; angle a at P between PU and PR, angle b at Q between QR and QS, angle QRT = 85 degrees, angle c at T between TR and TS

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles, \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [4]

\(a\) = ………… °,   \(b\) = ………… °,   \(c\) = ………… °

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q3

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

3.

(a)
Diagram: three lines meeting at a point, with angles 69 degrees and 58 degrees and the reflex angle x marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [2]

(b)
Diagram: a triangle with angles 37 degrees, 96 degrees and y

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(y\). [2]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q24

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Forming Equations

24. ABCD is a parallelogram.

Diagram: parallelogram ABCD with angle B = (5x + 40) degrees, angle C = (y + 35) degrees and angle D = (6x + 20) degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Work out the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\).
You must show all your working. [5]

\(x\) = …………  \(y\) = …………

Foundation November 2020 Paper 1 Q14

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

14.

(a)
Line EH crosses line AB at F and line CD at G; angle EFA is 94 degrees and angle DGH is 104 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(AB\) and \(CD\) are not parallel.
Give a reason for each step of your answer. [2]

(b)
Two parallel lines; P on the lower line and Q on the upper line, R on the lower line; angle 146 degrees at P outside the triangle, angle PQR is 112 degrees, angle x degrees at Q between QR and the upper line

Diagram not drawn to scale

(i) Calculate the value of \(x\).
Give reasons and calculations to support your answer. [3]

\(x\) = ……… °

(ii) Write down the mathematical name for triangle \(PQR\).
Give a reason for your answer. [1]

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q6

6. \(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram ABCD with angle B = (5x + 40)°, angle C = (y + 35)° and angle D = (6x + 20)°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Work out the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\). [5]

You must show all your working.

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q5

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5.

(a)
Diagram: straight line AB with two lines meeting it at one point, making angles 40 degrees, 77 degrees and x along the line

Diagram not drawn to scale

AB is a straight line.

Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [2]

\(x\) = ………………°

(b)
Diagram: right-angled triangle with angles 32 degrees and y

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(y\). [2]

\(y\) = ………………°

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q22

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Pythagoras

22.

Diagram: quadrilateral ABCD with diagonal BD. Triangle ABD has a right angle at A, AB = 6 cm and AD = 8 cm. Triangle BDC has a right angle at D, DC = 10 cm and angle BCD = x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the value of \(x\).

You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q17

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Forming Equations

17.

Diagram: four lines meeting at a point forming angles (x + 5) degrees, 125 degrees, (x - 75) degrees and (x - 10) degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Write an equation in terms of \(x\) and solve it.

You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q12

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

12. In the diagram, triangle \(ABC\) is isosceles.

\(AC\) and \(DE\) are parallel, \(B\hat{A}C = 72^\circ\) and \(A\hat{C}D = 37^\circ\).

Diagram: isosceles triangle ABC with D on AB and E on BC, DE parallel to AC, line DC drawn; angle BAC = 72 degrees, angle ACD = 37 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a)

Find the size of each of the following angles.

(i) \(B\hat{D}E\) [1]
(ii) \(C\hat{D}E\) [1]
(iii) \(A\hat{B}C\) [2]
(b) Write the mathematical name of quadrilateral \(ACED\). [1]

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q7

EduqasHigherCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Pythagoras

7.

Quadrilateral ABCD: triangle ABD with right angle at A, AB = 6 cm, AD = 8 cm; triangle BDC with right angle at D, DC = 10 cm; angle BCD = x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the value of \(x\).
You must show all your working. [3]

Higher November 2019 Paper 2 Q2

2.

Four lines meeting at a point, making angles (x + 5)°, 125°, (x − 75)° and (x − 10)° around the point

Diagram not drawn to scale

Write an equation in terms of \(x\) and solve it.
You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q14

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

14.

Diagram: isosceles triangle RTS with TR = TS and angle RTS = 100°; QT is parallel to RS; UT is perpendicular to QT; PT continues the line ST; angle x is between TP and TU

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(x = 50^\circ\).
Give a reason for each step of your answer. [4]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q4

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec8 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Circles & Sectors

4.

(a)

Find the size of each of the angles marked \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [4]

Left: a line meets a straight line, making angle 123 degrees on one side and angle a on the other. Right: two straight lines cross, with angle 46 degrees and angle b vertically opposite

\(a =\) …………… \(^\circ\)     \(b =\) …………… \(^\circ\)

A triangle with angles 78 degrees, 33 degrees and c

\(c =\) …………… \(^\circ\)

Diagrams not drawn to scale

(b)

Points A and B are on the circumference of a circle with centre O.
Points A, O and B lie on a straight line.

A circle with centre O and a straight line AB through O joining two points on the circle

Circle the special name for the straight line AB. [1]

circumference    diameter    tangent    radius    arc

(c)

Six slices of pizza are shown in the diagram below.

Six pizza slices (sectors). Top row: 72 degrees, 98 degrees, 56 degrees. Bottom row: 85 degrees, 87 degrees, 47 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Five of the slices make one whole pizza.
One of the slices in the bottom row is from a different pizza.

Which slice is from the different pizza?
You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q17

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17.

(a)
Diagram: triangle ABD with point C inside, joined to A, B and D; AC, BC and DC are marked equal; angle ACD is marked 128 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows two triangles ABC and BDC.
These triangles are both congruent and isosceles.

Find the size of \(B\hat{A}C\). [4]

(b)
Diagram: a garden gate with a vertical bar at each end, a top bar, a middle bar and a bottom bar; a vertical bar from the middle of the bottom bar meets the top bar and the middle bar at right angles; two diagonal bars run from the middle of the bottom bar to the top corners; the angle between the right diagonal and the bottom bar is 55 degrees and the angle between the right diagonal and the middle bar, on the upper left, is 125 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows part of a garden gate made from straight metal bars.

Show that the top bar is parallel to the bottom bar.
Label the diagram with any angles you use. Give a reason for each step. [3]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q8

8. David is laying a small circle of paving stones in his garden.
The diagram shows the shape of each paving stone.

Diagram: a sector of a circle with two straight sides of 52 cm and an angle of 60 degrees between them

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) How many paving stones will David need to make a circle? [1]
(b)

David wants his circle to be at least 1 metre in diameter.

Will David’s circle be the size he wants? [1]

Yes ☐     No ☐

Explain how you decide.

(c)

David is going to fill the space around the paving stones with gravel.
He works out that he needs 18 small bags of gravel.

Green Garden Centre
Offer of the week
Any small bag of gravel £7.19
Buy 3 bags for the price of 2
(i) Estimate how much David will have to pay in total for his gravel from Green Garden Centre.
You must show all your working. [3]
(ii)

Is your answer to part (i) an over-estimate or an under-estimate of the cost of David’s gravel?

Over-estimate ☐     Under-estimate ☐

Give a reason for your decision. [1]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q17

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17. In the diagram, ABC is a triangle.
BC is parallel to DEF.
AEB and AFC are straight lines.

Diagram: triangle ABC with line DEF parallel to BC crossing AB at E and AC at F; angle AED is 87 degrees, angle BAC is x and angle ACB is 54 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Show that \(x = 33^\circ\).
You must give a reason for each step of your working. [4]

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q10

10.

Triangle BDF with C on DB and E on DF; CE is parallel to ABF, where A lies on FB extended beyond B. Angle x at D, angle y is angle DEC, angle w is the angle between AB and BD

Diagram not drawn to scale

The diagram shows a triangle BDF.
The straight lines CE and ABF are parallel.

Prove that \(w = x + y\).
Give a reason for each statement you make in your proof. [3]

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q9

9. The diagram below shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with angle 4y degrees at A, 3x degrees at B and 7y degrees at C; BC is extended beyond C, where the exterior angle is 6x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Use the angles in the triangle to complete the following equation. [1]

\(3x + 11y = \ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

(b) Use the angles on the straight line at C to obtain a further equation.

Use the two equations to show that ABC is an isosceles triangle.
You must use an algebraic method. [6]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q2

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Circles & Sectors

2.

(a)

Points \(A\) and \(B\) are on the circumference of the circle with centre \(O\).

Diagram: a circle with centre O and a straight line joining points A and B on the circumference
(i)

Circle the name of the straight line \(AB\). [1]

radius    chord    circumference    tangent    arc

(ii)

\(AC\) is a diameter of the circle.
Draw this diameter on the circle above.
Label the point \(C\). [2]

(b)

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(w\), \(x\) and \(y\). [4]

Diagram: a triangle with one side extended; interior angles 55 degrees and 95 degrees, angle y at the third vertex, reflex angle w outside the 95 degree angle and exterior angle x next to the 55 degree angle

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q24

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

24.

Diagram: a triangle crossed by three parallel lines; angles 100 degrees and 48 degrees at two vertices, 75 degrees where a parallel line meets one side, and angles x and y marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Work out the sizes of angle \(x\) and angle \(y\). [3]

\(x =\) ………………\(^\circ\)
\(y =\) ………………\(^\circ\)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q5

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5.

(a)

Find the size of angle \(a\). [1]

A straight line with another line meeting it; the angles on the line are 124 degrees and a

Diagram not drawn to scale

(b)

Find the size of angle \(b\). [2]

Three lines meeting at a point: a horizontal line, a vertical line making a right angle with it, and a third line; the reflex angle from the horizontal line to the third line is 210 degrees and the angle between the third line and the vertical line is b

Diagram not drawn to scale

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q3

3.

Four angles on a straight line: x°, 2x°, 4x° and 2x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Write an equation in terms of \(x\) and solve it.

You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q3

EduqasFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

3.

(a)

Draw a diagram of the shape that is described below.

  • The shape has 4 straight sides.
  • The opposite sides are equal in length.
  • The opposite sides are parallel to each other.
  • There are no right angles. [1]
(b)

The diagram shows two triangles and a trapezium.

Diagram: right-angled triangle ABC with the right angle at C; isosceles triangle DEF with DF and DE marked equal; trapezium KLMN with KL parallel to NM

Circle the correct answer for each of the following statements. [3]

(i)

The right angle is

\(A\hat{B}C\)     \(B\hat{A}C\)     \(A\hat{C}B\)     \(D\hat{F}E\)     \(D\hat{E}F\)

(ii)

A line parallel to \(KL\) is

\(KN\)     \(NM\)     \(AB\)     \(LM\)     \(AC\)

(iii)

Triangle \(DEF\) is

scalene     equilateral     right-angled     isosceles

Foundation June 2025 Unit 1 Q21

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

21.

Two parallel lines crossed by two lines that meet on the upper parallel line; angles 65°, 60° and 55° at that point on the upper line; angle a and angle b at the lower parallel line

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Find the size of angle \(a\). [1]
(b) Find the size of angle \(b\).
Circle your answer. [1]

55°     115°     120°     125°     135°

Foundation June 2025 Unit 1 Q15

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

15. In the diagram below:

  • EG is a straight line
  • FGH is an isosceles triangle.
Straight line EFG; triangle FGH below it with FG = GH marked; angle FGH = 50°; angle x° between FE and FH

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

Higher June 2025 Unit 1 Q12

12. Triangle A and Triangle B are shown below.

Triangle A with angles 75° and 63°; Triangle B with angles 75° and 42°

Diagrams not drawn to scale

Which one of the following statements is correct?
Circle the correct answer.

The triangles must
be congruent
The triangles could
be congruent
The triangles cannot
be congruent

You must show your working and justify your answer. [2]

Foundation June 2025 Unit 1 Q11

11.

Three lines meeting at a point, making angles 2x°, 3x° and 4x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\).
You must show all your working. [3]

Intermediate June 2025 Unit 1 Q11

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

11.

Two parallel lines crossed by two lines meeting on the upper line; angles 65°, 60° and 55° at the meeting point; angles a and b at the lower line

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Find the size of angle \(a\). [1]
(b) Find the size of angle \(b\).
Circle your answer. [1]

55°     115°     120°     125°     135°

Numeracy Foundation June 2025 Unit 2 Q9

WJECFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9. New roads are being built in a town.
The plan below shows the roads and the size of some of the angles between them.

Plan: two roads marked as parallel by arrows cross two other near-vertical roads; a fifth road crosses diagonally. Angles 65° and 80° are given, and angles a, b, c and d are marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = …………… °   \(b\) = …………… °   \(c\) = …………… °   \(d\) = …………… °

Numeracy Intermediate June 2025 Unit 2 Q5

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5. New roads are being built in a town.
The plan below shows the roads and the size of some of the angles between them.

Plan: two roads marked as parallel by arrows cross two other near-vertical roads; a fifth road crosses diagonally. Angles 65° and 80° are given, and angles a, b, c and d are marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = …………… °   \(b\) = …………… °   \(c\) = …………… °   \(d\) = …………… °

Intermediate June 2025 Unit 1 Q5

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5. In the diagram below:

  • EG is a straight line
  • FGH is an isosceles triangle.
Straight line EFG; triangle FGH with FG = GH, angle FGH = 50°, angle EFH = x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

Foundation November 2024 Unit 1 Q17

17. The shape below has rotational symmetry of order 6.

Shape made of six identical kite-like sectors meeting at a centre, each with a shaded semicircular ring at its outer end; one sector has angle 42° at the centre and the gap between two neighbouring sectors is angle x

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4]

Foundation November 2024 Unit 2 Q11

11.

(a) Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [2]
Isosceles triangle with the two equal sides marked; angle x at the top, a base angle of 62°

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(x\) = …………… °

(b) PQRS is a quadrilateral.
QRT is a straight line.
Calculate the size of angle \(y\). [3]
Quadrilateral PQRS with QR extended to T; angle PQR = 115°, angle SRT = 78°, angle RSP = 60°, angle y at P

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(y\) = …………… °

Intermediate November 2024 Unit 1 Q8

8. The shape below has rotational symmetry of order 6.

Shape made of six identical kite-like pieces meeting at a centre; one piece has angle 42° at the centre, and x is the angle between two neighbouring pieces

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4]

Foundation November 2024 Unit 1 Q4

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4.

(a) Draw \(D\hat{E}F = 57^\circ\).
The line EF has been drawn for you. [1]
A horizontal line from E on the left to F on the right
(b) Dafydd draws an acute angle.
The angle is the same size as half a right angle.
What is the size of the acute angle? [2]

The size of the acute angle is ……………… °

Numeracy Foundation November 2024 Unit 2 Q2

2.

Hannah’s School of Driving
First lesson:£45
All other lessons:£28 each lesson
(a) Jamie has 5 lessons with Hannah’s School of Driving.
Work out the total cost of these lessons. [2]
(b) Lynne also had lessons with Hannah’s School of Driving to prepare for her driving test.
The total cost of Lynne’s lessons was £521.
How many lessons did Lynne have?
You must show all your working. [3]
(c) During her test, the examiner asked Lynne to park the car parallel to the pavement.
Which diagram shows a car parked parallel to a pavement?
Circle your answer. [1]
Four diagrams, each a car seen from above next to a vertical strip labelled Pavement. Top left: car tilted diagonally. Top right: car upright, parallel to the pavement. Bottom left: car tilted diagonally the other way. Bottom right: car horizontal, at right angles to the pavement
(d)

During the test, Lynne had to reverse around a corner.
The angle of the corner is shown below.

Two lines meeting at a corner, one going up to the left and one going horizontally to the right, with the angle marked by an arc on the outside of the corner (more than 180 degrees)

What is the name for this angle?
Circle your answer. [1]

Acute angle    Right angle    Obtuse angle    Straight line    Reflex angle

Intermediate November 2024 Unit 2 Q1

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

1.

(a) Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [2]
Isosceles triangle with two equal sides marked; the angle between the equal sides is x; a base angle is 62°

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(x\) = …………… °

(b) PQRS is a quadrilateral.
QRT is a straight line.
Calculate the size of angle \(y\). [3]
Quadrilateral PQRS with QR extended to T; angle PQR = 115°, angle SRT = 78°, angle RSP = 60°, angle QPS = y

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(y\) = …………… °

Foundation June 2024 Unit 1 Q15

15. In the diagram below, ABC is a right-angled triangle and CDE is an isosceles triangle.

\(A\hat{B}C\) = 90°, \(B\hat{A}C\) = 64° and CD = CE.
AD and BE are straight lines intersecting at C.

Right-angled triangle ABC with the right angle at B and angle 64° at A; line AC continues to D and line BC continues to E; CE and CD marked equal; angle x is BCA, angle y is ECD, angle z is CDE

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\). [5]

\(x\) = ………… °    \(y\) = ………… °    \(z\) = ………… °

Foundation June 2024 Unit 1 Q10

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

10. On the diagram, mark the point C with a cross (×) so that:

  • \(A\hat{B}C\) = 55° and
  • \(BC\) = 7·4 cm [2]
A horizontal line segment from A on the left to B on the right

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

Numeracy Foundation June 2024 Unit 2 Q7

7. Idris flies from Cardiff to Faro, in Portugal.

(a)

The actual flying time is 133 minutes.
The plane flies at an average speed of 8 miles per minute.

(i)

Calculate the flying distance between Cardiff and Faro.
Give your answer in miles. [2]

(ii)

Calculate the plane’s average speed in miles per hour. [2]

(b)

Idris takes a cabin bag on board his flight.
His bag measures 55 cm by 40 cm by 23 cm.
The label on his cabin bag says,

Bag capacity is greater than 48 litres.

Is this label correct?

Yes ☐    No ☐

You must show all your working and give a reason for your answer. [3]

(c)

Idris looks out of the aeroplane window.
He notices a village below.
Idris takes a photograph of the village to try to work out where he is.
From the photograph, he draws a sketch including some parallel streets.

His sketch is shown below.

Three parallel lines marked with arrows, crossed by a long transversal and by a shorter line from the middle parallel line. Angle 68° is between the long transversal and the middle parallel line; angle 43° and angle a are where the shorter line crosses the lowest parallel line; angle b is where the shorter line meets the middle parallel line; angle c is where the long transversal crosses the lowest parallel line; angle d is where it crosses the top parallel line

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = ………… °   \(b\) = ………… °   \(c\) = ………… °   \(d\) = ………… °

Intermediate June 2024 Unit 1 Q4

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4. In the diagram below, ABC is a right-angled triangle and CDE is an isosceles triangle.

\(A\hat{B}C = 90^\circ\), \(B\hat{A}C = 64^\circ\) and CD = CE.
AD and BE are straight lines intersecting at C.

Right-angled triangle ABC (right angle at B, angle A = 64°, angle x at C); lines AD and BE cross at C; isosceles triangle CDE with CD = CE, angle y at C and angle z at D

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\). [5]

\(x\) = ………… °     \(y\) = ………… °     \(z\) = ………… °

Numeracy Intermediate June 2024 Unit 2 Q2

2. Idris flies from Cardiff to Faro, in Portugal.

(a)

The actual flying time is 133 minutes.
The plane flies at an average speed of 8 miles per minute.

(i)

Calculate the flying distance between Cardiff and Faro.
Give your answer in miles. [2]

(ii)

Calculate the plane’s average speed in miles per hour. [2]

(b)

Idris takes a cabin bag on board his flight.
His bag measures 55 cm by 40 cm by 23 cm.
The label on his cabin bag says,

Bag capacity is greater than 48 litres.

Is this label correct?

Yes ☐    No ☐

You must show all your working and give a reason for your answer. [3]

(c)

Idris looks out of the aeroplane window.
He notices a village below.
Idris takes a photograph of the village to try to work out where he is.
From the photograph, he draws a sketch including some parallel streets.

His sketch is shown below.

Three parallel streets (marked with arrows) crossed by two straight roads; angles 68° and 43° are marked, with unknown angles a, b, c and d

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = …………… °   \(b\) = …………… °   \(c\) = …………… °   \(d\) = …………… °

Intermediate November 2023 Unit 2 Q22

22. AB is a straight line.
PQRS is a quadrilateral.
Each angle is given in terms of \(x\) or \(y\).

Left: straight line AB with a line from a point on it making angles 12x and 4y. Right: quadrilateral PQRS with angles P = 8x, Q = 13x, R = 5x and S = 7y

Diagrams not drawn to scale

Use an algebraic method to find the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\). [6]

\(x\) = ……………   and   \(y\) = ……………

Intermediate November 2023 Unit 1 Q18

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Circle Theorems

18. The points B, C, D and E lie on the circumference of a circle, with centre O.
AF is a tangent to the circle.
AO is a straight line.

Circle with centre O; tangent AF touches the circle at B; line AO passes through E on the circle; angle BAO = 42°; chords BD, BC, EC, ED; angle x at D between DE and DB; radius OB drawn

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Explain how you know that AOB is a right-angled triangle. [1]
(b) Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [3]

Higher November 2023 Unit 1 Q15

15. In the following diagram:

  • \(CB\) and \(DE\) are parallel
  • \(CE\) and \(BD\) are straight lines
  • \(CA = AE\).

Prove that triangles \(ABC\) and \(ADE\) are congruent.
You must show all your working and explain your reasoning. [2]

Lines CE and BD cross at A; CB parallel to DE; CA = AE marked; angle BCA = 27°, angle DAE = 79°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Numeracy Foundation November 2023 Unit 2 Q10

WJECFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Units & Time

10. Treviso is a company that designs and builds bicycles.

(a)

Treviso has designed this new bike frame.
The missing angles need to be calculated.

Bike frame made of straight bars with two pairs of parallel lines (single arrows and double arrows). Angles 54 degrees and 48 degrees are marked, with unknown angles a, b and c

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = ……………… °    \(b\) = ……………… °    \(c\) = ……………… °

(b)

Each wheel on Treviso’s new bike has a diameter of 29 inches.

Remember:     12 inches ≈ 30 cm

What is the diameter of each wheel in millimetres? [3]

Diameter is …………………… mm

Numeracy Intermediate November 2023 Unit 2 Q5

5. Treviso is a company that designs and builds bicycles.

(a)

Treviso has designed this new bike frame.
The missing angles need to be calculated.

Bike frame made of straight lines. Two lines marked with single arrows are parallel; the middle strut and the right-hand post are marked with double arrows and are parallel. Angle 54° at the bottom between the strut and the diagonal; angle 48° at the top right between the top bar and the diagonal; angles a and c at the top of the strut, and b at the top right between the diagonal and the post

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………… °   \(b\) = …………… °   \(c\) = …………… °

(b)

Each wheel on Treviso’s new bike has a diameter of 29 inches.

(i)

Remember:    1 foot = 12 inches

Ollie tests Treviso’s new bike over a distance of 1000 feet.
How many times will a wheel rotate during the test? [4]

(ii)

Remember:    12 inches ≈ 30 cm

What is the diameter of each wheel in millimetres? [3]

Diameter is …………… mm

(c) Ollie uses the new bike in a 48 km race.
He completes the race in a time of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Calculate his average speed for the race.
Give your answer in km / h. [3]

Average speed is …………… km / h

Foundation November 2023 Unit 2 Q4

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4.

(a)
(i) Which of these angles is the largest acute angle?
Circle your answer. [1]

175°     45°     355°     85°     95°

(ii) Which of these angles is the smallest obtuse angle?
Circle your answer. [1]

95°     75°     275°     105°     185°

(b) The line \(AB\) is shown below.
A straight line AB sloping down from A at the top to B at the bottom right, with a point C to the left of the line

Draw a line, parallel to \(AB\), through the point \(C\). [1]

Numeracy Foundation November 2023 Unit 1 Q1

1. The scale drawing below shows a plan of Amir’s garden.
It shows the position of the shed, flower bed, play area and the back of the house.

Scale drawing on a 1 cm square grid, 12 squares wide and 7 squares deep, with the scale box Scale: 1 cm represents 1 m. Along the top edge: the shed (4 squares wide, 4 deep) at the left, the flower bed (5 wide, 1 deep) in the middle and the play area (3 wide, 3 deep) at the right. The bottom edge is a thick line labelled BACK OF THE HOUSE
(a)

Amir wants to put a hot tub in his garden.

The base of Amir’s hot tub is rectangular.
It is 3 m long and 2 m wide.

(i)

Amir wants the rectangular hot tub to be:

  • at least 2 m from the back of the house
  • at least 1 m from everything else.

Draw a possible position for the hot tub on the scale drawing above. [2]

(ii)

What is the area of the base of the hot tub?
Circle your answer. [1]

6 m2    6 m    5 m2    10 m    10 m2

(b)

Amir is building a swing for the play area.

The 2 long posts that meet at the top at each end of the swing need to be at an angle of 42°.

Sketch of an A-frame swing; the angle between the two posts at the top of one end is marked 42°
(i)

What type of angle is 42°?
Circle your answer. [1]

an acute angle    a right angle    a straight line    an obtuse angle    a reflex angle

(ii)

Amir is joining 2 long posts together.
One post is lying on horizontal ground.
Draw an angle of 42° at point T. [1]

A horizontal line segment with point T at its left-hand end
(iii)

Each long post makes an angle of 69° with the horizontal ground.
The diagram below shows one of these posts.
Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [2]

A post leaning to the right meets a horizontal line. The angle between the post and the ground on the right is 69°; the angle on the left is x

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation November 2023 Unit 1 Q1

1.

(a) Point O is the centre of the circle below.
Measure and write down the length of the diameter of the circle.
Write your answer in centimetres. [1]
A circle with centre O and a diameter drawn through O

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

Length of diameter = ……………… cm

(b) Measure and write down the size of angle \(x\). [1]
Two lines meeting at a point on the right, forming an acute angle x between a horizontal line and a sloping line

\(x\) = ……………… °

Foundation June 2023 Unit 1 Q17

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17.

Two parallel horizontal lines crossed by two parallel slanting lines; angle 63° and angles a, b and c are marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………………… °   \(b\) = …………………… °   \(c\) = …………………… °

Foundation June 2023 Unit 2 Q11

11.

(a)
Quadrilateral with angles 42°, 97°, 115° and x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [2]

(b) The diagram below shows an isosceles triangle.
Isosceles triangle with the two equal sides marked; top angle 78°, base angle y°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(y\). [2]

Intermediate June 2023 Unit 1 Q7

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7.

Two parallel horizontal lines crossed by two parallel slanted lines; angle a at the top line, 63° at the bottom line, angles b and c at the second crossing

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = ………… °     \(b\) = ………… °     \(c\) = ………… °

Foundation June 2023 Unit 1 Q3

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

3.

(a) Measure and write down the size of angle \(y\). [1]
Two lines meeting at a point, with the obtuse angle between them marked y

\(y\) = …………………… °

(b) Draw a line through the point C that is perpendicular to AB. [1]
A line segment from A up to B, with the point C on it, nearer to A

Intermediate June 2023 Unit 2 Q1

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

1.

(a)
Quadrilateral with angles 42°, 97°, 115° and x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [2]

(b) The diagram below shows an isosceles triangle.
Isosceles triangle with apex angle 78° between the two equal sides and base angle y°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(y\). [2]

Intermediate November 2022 Unit 1 Q22

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Circle Theorems

22. \(P\), \(Q\) and \(R\) are points on the circumference of a circle with centre \(O\).

Circle with centre O; chords PQ, QR and RP; radii OP and OQ; angle OPQ = 38°; angle QRP = x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\).
You must state all the angle properties that you use.
You must show all your working. [4]

Higher November 2022 Unit 1 Q13

13. In the following diagram, the lines AC and BD bisect each other.

Lines AC and BD crossing at E, with triangles ABE and CDE formed by joining AB and DC

Diagram not drawn to scale

Prove that triangles ABE and CDE are congruent.
You must state the condition of congruence. [3]

Foundation November 2022 Unit 2 Q12

12. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation and communication.

In the diagram below, AF is a straight line.

Quadrilateral BCDE with B and E on the straight line AF; angle ABC is 112°, angle BCD is 123°, angle CDE is 110°, and angle x is DEF

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4 + 1 OC]

Numeracy Foundation November 2022 Unit 2 Q5

5.

(a)

Iwan recorded his gas usage for a week.
His meter reading was 21 345 kWh at the start of the week.
His meter reading was 21 640 kWh at the end of the week.

Gas costs 7.2p per kWh.
VAT at 5% is payable on the cost of any gas used.

Calculate the total cost of Iwan’s gas for the week.
You must show all your working. [5]

(b)

For the first 7 days of October, the mean daily outside temperature at midday where Iwan lives was 13·2°C.
The temperatures at midday for the next 2 days of October were 12·2°C and 12·4°C.

Calculate the total of the temperatures for the first 7 days.
Hence, calculate the mean midday temperature for the first 9 days of October.
You must show all your working. [4]

The mean midday temperature for the first 9 days of October was …………………… °C

(c)

The plan of the streets where Iwan lives is shown below.

Street plan: two parallel lines (arrows) crossed by two other lines that meet at a point on the left with angle 42°; angles 75° and 82° at the lower crossing of the first parallel line; angles a, b and c marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………………… °    \(b\) = …………………… °    \(c\) = …………………… °

Numeracy Foundation November 2022 Unit 1 Q4

4. A jewellery designer makes brooches.
Each brooch consists of a number of identical pieces of metal.

These brooches come in different designs.
These designs follow a simple pattern.

The first three designs are shown below.
Design 1 consists of 3 pieces of metal.

Design 1: two pieces slanting down from a top point plus one vertical piece (3 pieces). Design 2: the two slanting top pieces plus two pieces below (4 pieces). Design 3: the two slanting top pieces plus three pieces below (5 pieces)
(a)

How many pieces of metal will be used to make the brooch in Design 5? [1]

(b)

Which design uses 11 pieces of metal? [1]

(c)

A customer says,

“To find how many pieces of metal are used in every design, you multiply the design number by 3, because Design 1 has three pieces of metal.”

Is the customer correct for every design?

Yes ☐    No ☐

Give a reason for your answer. [1]

(d)

One customer decides to order a special brooch with a horizontal bar at the top.

The designer knows two of the angles. These are shown in the diagram below.

A horizontal bar with two pieces meeting it at the same point below. The angle between the bar and the left piece is 55°, the two pieces meet at a right angle, and the angle between the right piece and the bar is x

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\). [2]

\(x =\) …………………… °

(e)

The designer uses the following formula to calculate how much he will charge for a brooch.

Charge for a brooch (in £) = 2 × cost of materials + 14

A customer spends £30 on a brooch for a friend.

Calculate the cost of the materials for this brooch. [2]

Cost of materials is £ ……………………

Intermediate November 2022 Unit 2 Q3

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

3. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

In the diagram below, AF is a straight line.

Quadrilateral BCDE with B and E on the straight line AF; angle ABC = 112°, angle BCD = 123°, angle CDE = 110°, angle x between ED and EF

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4 + 2 OCW]

Numeracy Intermediate November 2022 Unit 2 Q2

2.

(a)

In this part of the question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

Iwan recorded his gas usage for a week.
His meter reading was 21 345 kWh at the start of the week.
His meter reading was 21 640 kWh at the end of the week.

Gas costs 7.2p per kWh.
VAT at 5% is payable on the cost of any gas used.

Calculate the total cost of Iwan’s gas for the week.
You must show all your working. [5 + 2 OCW]

(b)

For the first 7 days of October, the mean daily outside temperature at midday where Iwan lives was 13·2°C.
The temperatures at midday for the next 2 days of October were 12·2°C and 12·4°C.

Calculate the total of the temperatures for the first 7 days.
Hence, calculate the mean midday temperature for the first 9 days of October.
You must show all your working. [4]

The mean midday temperature for the first 9 days of October was …………… °C

(c)

The plan of the streets where Iwan lives is shown below.

Two parallel lines (marked with arrows) crossed by two transversals. A triangle at the left has angle 42°; at the lower crossing of the left parallel line the angles 75° and 82° are marked; angle a is on the right parallel line at the lower transversal, angles b and c at the upper transversal

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………… °    \(b\) = …………… °    \(c\) = …………… °

Foundation November 2022 Unit 2 Q2

2.

(a) The special name for one of the quadrilaterals below is a kite.
Circle the kite. [1]
Five quadrilaterals: a square, a rhombus, a parallelogram, a rectangle and a kite
(b) One of the angles shown below is an acute angle.
Circle the acute angle. [1]
Five angles marked 90°, 46°, 308°, 130° and 360°
(c) One of the diagrams below shows a chord of a circle.
Circle the correct diagram. [1]
Five circles, each with a line drawn: a line joining two points on the circle, a radius, two radii, a tangent, and a tangent with a radius
(d) Add two squares to the four shaded squares shown below so that the complete diagram forms the net of a cube. [1]
Squared grid with a row of four shaded squares

Foundation June 2022 Unit 1 Q14

14.

An isosceles triangle (two equal sides marked) with base angle x at the bottom left; at its top vertex a right angle to a second triangle and a reflex angle of 220° marked outside

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4]

\(x\) = …………………… °

Numeracy Intermediate June 2022 Unit 1 Q6

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6. Waintram Housing has a plan for building some new houses.
The plan below shows the layout of the drains for some of the houses.
Some of the angles still need to be found.

Plan of drains: two lines marked with double arrows are parallel, and three lines marked with single arrows are parallel. The angle between a double-arrow line and a single-arrow line is 32°. Angle a is between the other double-arrow line and a single-arrow line; angle b is at the lowest junction; angle c is where a line perpendicular to the first double-arrow line crosses a single-arrow line.

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………… °    \(b\) = …………… °    \(c\) = …………… °

Foundation June 2022 Unit 2 Q6

6.

(a) What is the special name given to the perimeter of a circle?
Circle the correct answer. [1]

diameter     radius     chord     tangent     circumference

(b) One of the following angles is a reflex angle.
Circle the correct answer. [1]

70°     170°     270°     370°     470°

(c) The diagram below shows two angles on a straight line.
The larger angle is 30° greater than the smaller angle.
Find the size of each angle. [2]
A straight line with a second line meeting it, making a smaller angle on the left and a larger angle on the right, both marked with arcs

Diagram not drawn to scale

Smaller angle = …………… °     Larger angle = …………… °

Foundation June 2022 Unit 1 Q4

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

4.

(a) Measure and write down the size of angle \(x\). [1]
An acute angle x between a horizontal line and a line sloping up to the left

\(x\) = …………………… °

(b)
Sketch of angle ABC marked 147°, with BC horizontal and BA sloping up to the left

Diagram not drawn to scale

In the space below, draw \(A\hat{B}C\) = 147° accurately.

The line \(BC\) has been drawn for you. [1]

Horizontal line BC, with B at the left end

Intermediate June 2022 Unit 1 Q3

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

3.

An isosceles triangle (two equal sides marked) with angle x at the bottom-left base vertex; at its top vertex a second triangle is attached with a right angle between the triangles' sides, and the reflex angle outside the shape at that vertex is 220°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [4]

\(x =\) ……………………………… °

Foundation November 2021 Unit 1 Q16

16. AB and CD are parallel.

Parallel lines AB and CD cut by a transversal; the angle (4x + 5) degrees is at the crossing with AB and the angle 57 degrees is at the crossing with CD

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

Foundation November 2021 Unit 1 Q10

10.

(a) Calculate the size of angle \(x\) in the right-angled triangle shown below. [2]
Right-angled triangle with the right angle at the bottom left, 37 degrees at the bottom right and angle x at the top

Diagram not drawn to scale

(b) ABCD is a quadrilateral.
BE is a straight line.
Calculate the size of angles \(a\) and \(b\). [3]
Quadrilateral ABCD with angle C = 82 degrees, angle D = 153 degrees, angle b at B and angle a at A; the line BA continues to E and the angle DAE is 129 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(a =\) …………… °    \(b =\) …………… °

Intermediate November 2021 Unit 1 Q10

10. The sizes of angles \(a\) and \(b\) in the triangle shown below are in the ratio 2 : 3.

Triangle with angle 25° at the top vertex, angle a at the bottom left and angle b at the bottom right

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\) and \(b\).
You must show all your working. [3]

\(a\) = ………………… °    \(b\) = ………………… °

Foundation November 2021 Unit 1 Q8

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8.

Eight identical sectors of a circle, scattered, each with its angle at the centre marked x

Diagram not drawn to scale

Eight identical sectors of a circle fit together to make a complete circle.
Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

\(x =\) …………… °

Intermediate November 2021 Unit 1 Q7

7. \(AB\) and \(CD\) are parallel.

Parallel lines AB and CD crossed by a transversal; the angle (4x + 5)° is below AB on the left of the transversal and the angle 57° is above CD on the right of the transversal

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

Higher November 2021 Unit 2 Q4

4. Show that the triangle below is not a right-angled triangle. [5]

Triangle with angles (5x − 17)°, (2x + 9)° and (x + 20)°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Foundation November 2021 Unit 1 Q2

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Units & Time

2.

(a) Measure the length of the side AB of this triangle.
Write your answer in millimetres. [1]
Triangle ABC with base AC and vertex B at the top

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

AB = …………… mm

(b) Measure and write down the size of \(X\hat{Y}Z\). [1]
Angle XYZ: a horizontal line from X to Y and a line from Y up to Z, with the angle at Y marked

\(X\hat{Y}Z\) = …………… °

Higher November 2021 Unit 1 Q1

1. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

The sizes of angles \(a\) and \(b\) in the triangle shown below are in the ratio 2 : 3.

Triangle with a 25° angle at the top vertex and angles a and b at the two base vertices

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\) and \(b\).
You must show all your working. [3 + 2 OCW]

Numeracy Foundation November 2021 Unit 2 Q1

1. The Tour de France is a cycle race.

In 2018, Geraint Thomas was the first Welshman to win the Tour de France.

(a) The total distance of the 2018 Tour de France was approximately 3 351 000 m.
Write down, in words, the number 3 351 000. [1]
(b) The Tour de France that Geraint Thomas won took place in July 2018.
He was born on 25 May 1986.
How old was Geraint when he won the Tour de France? [1]

…………………… years old

(c) Geraint Thomas completed the race in 83 hours 17 minutes and 13 seconds.
Tom Dumoulin took 1 minute and 51 seconds longer than Geraint Thomas to complete the race.

How long did Tom Dumoulin take to complete the race? [2]

…………………… hours …………………… minutes …………………… seconds

(d) The cards below show information about ten Tour de France races.
Each card shows the year of the race and the name and country of the winning cyclist.
2011

Cadel
Evans

Australia
2012

Bradley
Wiggins

Great Britain
2013

Chris
Froome

Great Britain
2014

Vincenzo
Nibali

Italy
2015

Chris
Froome

Great Britain
2016

Chris
Froome

Great Britain
2017

Chris
Froome

Great Britain
2018

Geraint
Thomas

Great Britain
2019

Egan
Bernal

Colombia
2020

Tadej
Pogačar

Slovenia

One card is chosen at random.
Which of the words below best describes the chance that a cyclist from Great Britain will be chosen?
Circle your answer. [1]

certain    likely    an even chance    unlikely    impossible

(e) For some of the faster parts of the race, cyclists can use wheels with three straight spokes.
This is shown on the sketch below.
The straight spokes are equally spaced around the wheel.
Sketch of a wheel with three straight spokes from the centre, equally spaced; labels wheel and spoke

Diagram not drawn to scale

Complete the scale diagram of the wheel below.
One of the three straight spokes has been drawn for you. [2]

A circle with its centre marked and one spoke drawn vertically from the centre to the top of the circle

Numeracy Foundation November 2021 Unit 1 Q1

1. Amazing Snacks makes tortilla chips, as shown in this picture.

(a)

This tortilla chip has 3 sides of equal length.
What is the name of a triangle that has 3 sides of equal length?
Circle your answer. [1]

scalene   isosceles   right-angled   equilateral   quadrilateral

(b)

Maisie has been asked to design a new shape of chip.
One of her designs is shown below.

Maisie’s chip design: a shape with two straight edges meeting at the bottom left corner and a curved third edge

Maisie thinks that the angle between the two straight edges is an obtuse angle.
Do you agree?
You must use the diagram to give a reason for your answer. [1]

Yes ☐    No ☐

(c)

Maisie’s design is shown on the centimetre-squared grid below.

Maisie’s chip design drawn on a centimetre-squared grid 8 squares wide and 8 squares high

The face of one of the original chips has an area of 13 cm2.

Maisie thinks her new design has a greater area than the original.

Decide whether or not Maisie is correct.
You must show all your working. [3]

Intermediate November 2021 Unit 1 Q1

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

1.

(a) Calculate the size of angle \(x\) in the right-angled triangle shown below. [2]
Right-angled triangle with the right angle at the bottom left, angle 37° at the bottom right and angle x at the top

Diagram not drawn to scale

(b) \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.
\(BE\) is a straight line.
Calculate the size of angles \(a\) and \(b\). [3]
Quadrilateral ABCD with angle 82° at C, 153° at D, angle b at B and angle a at A; the line BA is extended to E and the angle DAE is 129°

Diagram not drawn to scale

\(a\) = ………………… °    \(b\) = ………………… °

Foundation November 2020 Unit 1 Q17

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

17. PQ and RS are parallel.

Parallel lines PQ and RS crossed by a transversal. At PQ the angle below PQ to the right of the transversal is 113 degrees. At RS: a degrees above RS to the left of the transversal, b degrees above RS to the right, c degrees below RS

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = ……………    \(b\) = ……………    \(c\) = ……………

Foundation November 2020 Unit 2 Q15

15.

(a) Is it possible for an isosceles triangle to have an angle of 140°?
Circle your answer.
You must give an explanation for your answer. [1]

YES     NO

(b)
Triangle with angle a° at the bottom left vertex and b° at the top vertex; the base is extended to the right, making an exterior angle of 150° at the bottom right vertex

Diagram not drawn to scale

Which of the following equations is correct for the diagram shown above?
Circle your answer. [1]

\(a + b = 30\)     \(a + b = 210\)     \(b - a = 150\)

\(a - b = 150\)     \(a + b = 150\)

Higher November 2020 Unit 1 Q15

15. In the triangle \(EFH\) below:

  • \(G\) is the midpoint of \(FH\),
  • \(EG\) and \(FH\) are perpendicular.
Triangle EFH with E at the top; G on FH with the line EG drawn from E down to G

Prove that \(EFG\) and \(EHG\) are congruent triangles.
You must state the condition of congruence. [4]

Foundation November 2020 Unit 1 Q8

8. C is a point on the straight line AB.

Straight line AB with point C on it and a straight line drawn from C upwards, making two different angles above AB

Diagram not drawn to scale

The straight line drawn at C makes two different angles above the line AB.
One angle is twice the size of the other angle.

Calculate the size of each of the two angles. [3]

The two angles are …………… °  and  …………… °

Numeracy Foundation November 2020 Unit 1 Q8

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8. A new runway is to be built at an airport.

The plan below shows some of the angles.

Bryn has been asked to complete the plan by finding each of the missing angles, \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\).

Two parallel lines (marked with arrows) crossed by a line making 65° with the left parallel line, with y on the other side of that crossing; a line from the top of the left parallel line making 70° meets the right parallel line at angle x; at the lower crossing, z and 42° are marked by a further line

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\). [3]

\(x\) = …………………… °   \(y\) = …………………… °   \(z\) = …………………… °

Intermediate November 2020 Unit 2 Q7

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

7.

(a) Is it possible for an isosceles triangle to have an angle of 140°?
Circle your answer.
You must give an explanation for your answer. [1]

YES     NO

(b) Is it possible for a rhombus to have an angle of 120° and an angle of 30°?
Circle your answer.
You must give an explanation for your answer. [1]

YES     NO

(c)
Triangle with interior angles a° and b° and an exterior angle of 150° at the third vertex

Diagram not drawn to scale

Which of the following equations is correct for the diagram shown above?
Circle your answer. [1]

\(a + b = 30\)     \(a + b = 210\)     \(b - a = 150\)

\(a - b = 150\)     \(a + b = 150\)

Intermediate November 2020 Unit 1 Q6

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

6. PQ and RS are parallel.

Parallel lines PQ (top) and RS (bottom) crossed by a transversal; at PQ the angle 113° is below PQ to the right of the transversal; at RS, a° is above RS on the left, b° above RS on the right and c° below RS

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = ……………………    \(b\) = ……………………    \(c\) = ……………………

Foundation November 2020 Unit 2 Q5

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

5. In this question, you must complete the boxes using only the digits 0, 1 and 2.
In each part, you must use all three of the digits.

(a) Write the size of an angle which is an obtuse angle. [1]
°
(b) Write the size of an angle which is a reflex angle. [1]
°

Numeracy Foundation November 2020 Unit 1 Q5

WJECFoundationCurrent spec7 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

5.

(a)

A plan for a new housing estate includes 2 roads crossing, as shown below.
One of the angles is 35°.

Two straight roads crossing; one angle is 35°, and the angle x is vertically opposite it

Diagram not drawn to scale

What is the size of angle \(x\)? [1]

\(x\) = …………………… °

(b)

The housing estate includes a park for children.
This park is triangular in shape.
A sketch of the park is shown below.

Sketch of a triangle with base 90 m; the base angles are 78° on the left and 53° on the right

Diagram not drawn to scale

Complete a scale drawing of the park.
Use a scale of 1 cm represents 10 m.
The 90 m line has been drawn for you.
Use your scale drawing to find the actual length of the other 2 sides of the park. [6]

1 cm represents 10 m
The 90 m line (9 cm long) drawn for you

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

Actual lengths of the other 2 sides of the park are:

…………………… m and …………………… m

Numeracy Intermediate November 2020 Unit 1 Q4

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4. A new runway is to be built at an airport.

The plan below shows some of the angles.

Bryn has been asked to complete the plan by finding each of the missing angles, \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\).

Plan of runways: two parallel lines (arrows) crossed by other lines, with angles 70°, 65° and 42° marked and missing angles x, y and z

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(x\), \(y\) and \(z\). [3]

\(x\) = …………… °    \(y\) = …………… °    \(z\) = …………… °

Foundation November 2019 Unit 2 Q12

12.

Triangle formed by two crossing lines and a horizontal line; angle 73° is at the top crossing point above the triangle and f is the vertically opposite angle inside the triangle; g is the bottom-left interior angle; at the bottom right the exterior angle between the horizontal line extended and the side is 128°

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles f and g. [3]

f = …………… °    g = …………… °

Foundation November 2019 Unit 1 Q10

10.

Two lines meeting at a point; the smaller angle between them is 120 degrees and the reflex angle around the point is 4x degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the value of \(x\). [3]

\(x\) = ……………

Intermediate November 2019 Unit 2 Q2

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2.

Triangle with angle g at the bottom left; two lines cross at the top vertex with 73° opposite angle f; exterior angle 128° at the bottom right

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(f\) and \(g\). [3]

\(f\) = ……………… °    \(g\) = ……………… °

Foundation November 2019 Unit 1 Q1

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Units & Time

1.

(a) On the line below, mark the point B, so that AB = 7·5 cm. [1]
A horizontal straight line starting at point A on the left

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

(b) Measure and write down the size of angle \(x\). [1]
An acute angle x between a horizontal line and a line sloping up to the right

\(x\) = …………… °

Foundation June 2019 Unit 1 Q16

16. ABCD is a rectangle.
AB is parallel to EF.
AC, CE and DG are straight lines.

Rectangle ABCD with diagonals AC and DB crossing at 110 degrees (the angle below the crossing). DB is extended through B to F and G. CB is extended down to E, and EF is parallel to AB. Angle a is ABD at B, angle b is between BE and BF, angle c is angle EFG at F

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [4]

\(a\) = …………… °    \(b\) = …………… °    \(c\) = …………… °

Higher June 2019 Unit 1 Q12

12. In the following diagram, \(AE\) and \(BD\) are straight lines and \(BC = CE\).

Is it possible to conclude that triangles \(ABC\) and \(DEC\) are congruent?
You must show all your working and explain your decision. [2]

Lines AE and BD cross at C. Angle BAC = 65°, angle ACB = 83°, angle CED = 32°; BC and CE are marked equal

Diagram not drawn to scale

Intermediate June 2019 Unit 1 Q9

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9. ABCD is a rectangle.
AB is parallel to EF.
AC, CE and DG are straight lines.

Rectangle ABCD (A bottom-left, B bottom-right, C top-right, D top-left) with diagonals AC and DB meeting at an angle of 110° (the angle below the crossing point). CB extends down to E, and DB extends beyond B to G. EF is parallel to AB, with F on line BG. Angle a is angle ABD at B; angle b is between BE and BF; angle c is at F, below EF, between FE and FG

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [4]

\(a =\) …………………… °    \(b =\) …………………… °    \(c =\) …………………… °

Foundation June 2019 Unit 2 Q8

WJECFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8.

(a) Measure \(B\hat{A}C\). [1]
Two lines AB and AC meeting at A, with the angle at A marked

\(B\hat{A}C\) = …………… °

(b) One of the angles below is a reflex angle.
Circle the correct answer. [1]

45°     90°     135°     180°     225°

(c) The diagram below shows two angles on a straight line.
The large angle is 5 times the size of the small angle.
Find the size of each angle. [2]
A straight line with a second line meeting it, making a small angle on the left and a large angle on the right, both marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Small angle = …………… °    Large angle = …………… °

Numeracy Foundation June 2019 Unit 2 Q5

5. Here is a diagram of a snooker table.
The dotted lines on the diagram show the path of a ball as it bounces off the side of the table.

Snooker table; the ball’s path meets the top cushion making angles of 40° with the cushion on each side, and angle b between the two paths

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Find the size of angle \(b\). [2]
(b)

What is the special name given to angle \(b\)? [1]

right angle     obtuse angle     acute angle     reflex angle     straight angle

All the red balls at the beginning of a snooker game are placed on the table in the shape of an equilateral triangle.
Here is part of the pattern of how the red balls are placed.
There are 5 rows of red balls in the complete pattern.

Triangle pattern of balls: rows of 1, 2 and 3 balls
(c)

Denise says,

“There are 15 red balls on the table at the beginning of a snooker game”.

Using the pattern of balls above, show that Denise is correct. [1]

(d)

There are 22 balls on the table at the beginning of a snooker game.
15 of the balls are red.
Denise picks one ball, at random, from the table at the beginning of a game.
Which of the words below describes the chance that she will pick a red ball?
Circle your answer. [1]

certain     likely     even chance     unlikely     impossible

Foundation June 2019 Unit 2 Q4

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

4. A line AB is shown below.

A sloping line segment AB, with a point C marked below it
(a) Mark the midpoint of AB with a ×. [1]
(b) Draw a line parallel to AB that passes through point C. [1]

Foundation November 2018 Unit 1 Q21

21.

Parallel lines AB (through N) and PQ (through L and M), marked with arrows. Line LN crosses both, with 52 degrees at L between LN and LQ. Line NM crosses both, with 116 degrees at M above PQ. At N: a between NA and NL, b between the upward line and NB, c between NB and NM, y between NL and NM. At M: x between ML and MN

Diagram not drawn to scale

Line AB is parallel to line PQ.

(a) Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………… °    \(b\) = …………… °    \(c\) = …………… °

(b) Find the size of each of the angles \(x\) and \(y\).
Hence give the special name for triangle LMN. [3]

\(x\) = …………… °    \(y\) = …………… °

The special name for triangle LMN is ……………

Foundation November 2018 Unit 2 Q13

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

13. \(ABC\) is an isosceles triangle and \(ABP\) is a straight line.
\(AC = BC\) and \(A\hat{C}B = 76^\circ\).

Isosceles triangle ABC with AC and BC marked equal, angle 76° at C, and AB extended to P

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of \(C\hat{B}P\).
You must show all your working. [3]

Foundation November 2018 Unit 1 Q11

11. In the diagram below,

  • ABCD is a square,
  • ADE is an equilateral triangle,
  • EAF is a straight line.
Square ABCD tilted on the straight line EAF at A, with equilateral triangle ADE sharing side AD; angle x is between AB and AF

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of angle \(x\).
You must show all your working. [3]

\(x\) = …………… °

Intermediate November 2018 Unit 1 Q8

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8.

Parallel lines AB and PQ (marked with arrows) crossed by line NL and line NM; at N, angles a, b, c and y are marked; at M, angle x and 116° are marked; at L, 52° is marked between LN and LM

Diagram not drawn to scale

Line AB is parallel to line PQ.

(a) Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [3]

\(a\) = …………………… °     \(b\) = …………………… °     \(c\) = …………………… °

(b) Find the size of each of the angles \(x\) and \(y\).
Hence give the special name for triangle LMN. [3]

\(x\) = …………………… °     \(y\) = …………………… °

The special name for triangle LMN is …………………………

Numeracy Intermediate November 2018 Unit 1 Q7

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

7. Yousef has a piece of wallpaper.

He wants to draw some of the leaves to create a different design to screen print.

Yousef draws lines on the wallpaper.
Some of the lines are parallel.
He measures four angles and needs to calculate four more.

Lines drawn over a leaf-pattern wallpaper: three nearly vertical lines, the left two marked parallel with single arrows; three nearly horizontal lines falling to the right, the top and third marked parallel with double arrows; and one line rising to the right near the bottom. Angles marked 73°, 76°, 130°, 125° and unknown angles a, b, c and d

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = …………… °   \(b\) = …………… °   \(c\) = …………… °   \(d\) = …………… °

Intermediate November 2018 Unit 2 Q5

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

5. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

ABC is an isosceles triangle and ABP is a straight line.
\(AC = BC\) and \(A\widehat{C}B = 76^\circ\).

Isosceles triangle ABC with AC = BC marked, angle ACB = 76°, and AB extended to P

Diagram not drawn to scale

Calculate the size of \(C\widehat{B}P\).
You must show all your working. [3 + 2 OCW]

Numeracy Foundation November 2018 Unit 1 Q5

5. In some schools, pupils complete a cycling test.
This involves cycling around cones and knowing how you should ride safely on the road.

The diagram shows part of the route that cyclists follow.

Route from a cone marked Start: a 30 m line down to the right, then an angle of 100° and a 60 m line up to the right, then an angle of 210° (marked on the upper side) and a 50 m line down to the right to a second cone

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a)

What is the special name given to the angle marked as 210° in the diagram?
Circle your answer. [1]

acute    right angle    obtuse    reflex    straight line

(b)

Draw an accurate scale diagram of the route shown above.
Use the space below.
Use the scale: 1 cm represents 10 m.
The first part of the diagram has been drawn for you. [3]

Point marked Start with the first line of the route, labelled 30 m, drawn down to the right

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

(c)

Of a class of 27 pupils, \(\dfrac{2}{9}\) did not complete their cycling test.

How many pupils did complete their cycling test? [3]

Numeracy Higher November 2018 Unit 1 Q2

WJECHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

2. Yousef has a piece of wallpaper.

He wants to draw some of the leaves to create a different design to screen print.

Yousef draws lines on the wallpaper.
Some of the lines are parallel.
He measures four angles and needs to calculate four more.

Three near-vertical lines (two marked parallel with single arrows) crossed by three near-horizontal lines (two marked parallel with double arrows) and a sloping line; angles 73°, 76°, 130°, 125° and unknowns a, b, c, d marked

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of each of the angles a, b, c and d. [4]

a = …………… °    b = …………… °    c = …………… °    d = …………… °

Intermediate June 2018 Unit 1 Q18

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Show That & Proof

18. In the triangle ABC shown below, \(B\hat{A}C = 40^\circ\) and \(A\hat{C}B = 80^\circ\).
X is a point on side AC such that BX = BC.

Triangle ABC with A bottom-left, B bottom-right and C at the top; angle at A is 40°, angle at C is 80°; X is a point on AC joined to B

Diagram not drawn to scale

Prove that AX = BX.
Give reasons for each step of your proof.
You must show all your working. [5]

Foundation June 2018 Unit 2 Q16

16. Circle the correct equation for each of the following.
All the lines shown are straight lines.

(a) [1]
Two parallel lines (marked with arrows) crossed by a straight line; at the upper crossing the angles are s, r, p, q and at the lower crossing d, c, a, b (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right)

\(a + c + s + q = 360^\circ\)     \(p + a = 180^\circ\)     \(c = q\)     \(d = r\)     \(p + q + d + c = 180^\circ\)

(b) [1]
A regular pentagon with each side extended by a dashed line, showing the exterior angles a, b, c, d and e

\(\dfrac{a+b+c+d+e}{5} = 360^\circ\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = \dfrac{360^\circ}{5}\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = 180^\circ\)

\(a+b+c+d+e = 540^\circ\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = 360^\circ\)

Higher June 2018 Unit 1 Q9

9. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.

In the triangle \(ABC\) shown below, \(B\hat{A}C = 40^\circ\) and \(A\hat{C}B = 80^\circ\).
\(X\) is a point on side \(AC\) such that \(BX = BC\).

Triangle ABC with angle A = 40° and angle C = 80°; X is a point on AC joined to B

Diagram not drawn to scale

Prove that \(AX = BX\).
Give reasons for each step of your proof.
You must show all your working. [5 + 2 OCW]

Foundation June 2018 Unit 2 Q8

WJECFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

8.

A straight line PS with two lines meeting it at one point above the line, making angles of 29°, 96° and y on the upper side; angle x is marked below the line PS

Diagram not drawn to scale

PS is a straight line.

(a) Write down the size of angle \(x\). [1]
(b) Find the size of angle \(y\). [2]

Intermediate June 2018 Unit 2 Q6

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

6. Circle the correct equation for each of the following.
All the lines shown are straight lines.

(a) [1]
Triangle with interior angles a at the top and b at the bottom left; the base is extended to the right, making exterior angle c

\(a = b + c\)     \(b = c + a\)     \(b = a - c\)     \(c = a + b\)     \(c = a - b\)

(b) [1]
Two parallel lines (arrows) crossed by a transversal; at the upper crossing angles s (top left), r (top right), p (bottom left), q (bottom right); at the lower crossing angles d (top left), c (top right), a (bottom left), b (bottom right)

\(a + c + s + q = 360^\circ\)     \(p + a = 180^\circ\)     \(c = q\)     \(d = r\)     \(p + q + d + c = 180^\circ\)

(c) [1]
Pentagon with each side extended, showing exterior angles a, b, c, d and e

\(\dfrac{a+b+c+d+e}{5} = 360^\circ\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = \dfrac{360^\circ}{5}\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = 180^\circ\)

\(a+b+c+d+e = 540^\circ\)     \(a+b+c+d+e = 360^\circ\)

Foundation June 2018 Unit 2 Q4

4.

(a) The special name of one of the quadrilaterals below is trapezium.
Circle the trapezium. [1]
Five quadrilaterals in a row: a parallelogram, a rectangle, a square, a quadrilateral with only the top and bottom sides parallel, and a narrow parallelogram
(b) One of the angles marked below is an acute angle.
Circle the acute angle. [1]
Five marked angles in a row: an obtuse angle, a small angle between two lines, a right angle, a reflex angle, and another reflex angle
(c) Only one of the nets below can be folded to form a cube.
Circle the correct net. [1]
Five arrangements of squares: an L-shape of six squares, a column of six squares, a 2 by 3 block, a cross-like arrangement of six squares, and another arrangement of six squares

Higher June 2018 Unit 2 Q2

2. Circle the correct answer in each of the following.

(a) Which of the following values cannot be an external angle of a regular polygon? [1]

10°        18°        30°        48°        72°

(b) An arrow on a spinner is facing north.
It is turned clockwise through an angle of 1530°.
In which direction will the arrow now be facing? [1]

North        East        South        West        None of these

(c) Point A is on a bearing of 100° from point B.
What is the bearing of point B from point A? [1]

260°        100°        280°        180°        80°

Foundation November 2017 Unit 1 Q18

18. ABCD is a quadrilateral.
\(A\hat{B}C\) = 93°, \(B\hat{C}D\) = 122° and \(A\hat{D}C\) = 85°.
Points P and Q lie on the quadrilateral as shown, such that AP = AQ.

Prove that triangle APQ is an equilateral triangle.
You must show all your working. [5]

Quadrilateral ABCD with angle D = 85 degrees, angle C = 122 degrees and angle B = 93 degrees; Q on AD and P on AB joined by a dashed line

Diagram not drawn to scale

Higher November 2017 Unit 1 Q14

14. The two triangles shown below are not drawn to scale.

Two triangles: the first has angles 84 degrees and 37 degrees marked; the second has angles 59 degrees and 37 degrees marked

Which one of the following statements is correct?
Give full reasons for your answer. [2]

A:  the triangles must be congruent
B:  the triangles could be congruent
C:  the triangles cannot be congruent

The correct statement is ……………………

This is because …………………………………………

Higher November 2017 Unit 2 Q10

10. The line \(GH\) is a tangent to the circle at point \(Y\).
The line \(EF\) is parallel to the line \(GH\).
The vertices of triangle \(EFY\) lie on the circle.
\(E\hat{Y}G\) = 60°.

Circle with triangle EFY inscribed; GH is a tangent at Y, EF is parallel to GH (arrows), and angle EYG = 60 degrees

Diagram not drawn to scale

Prove that \(EFY\) is an equilateral triangle.
Give a reason for each step to justify your proof. [3]

Numeracy Foundation November 2017 Unit 1 Q9

WJECFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9. A number of paths are to be laid to join three new office buildings.
A sketch of the architect’s plan is shown below.

Three new office buildings joined by paths, two pairs of paths marked parallel with arrows; angles 67°, 21° and 72° are marked, with unknown angles a, b, c and d

Diagram not drawn to scale

The architect has shown a number of the angles in his planning for the new paths.

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = ………… °  \(b\) = ………… °  \(c\) = ………… °  \(d\) = ………… °

Numeracy Intermediate November 2017 Unit 1 Q4

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

4. A number of paths are to be laid to join three new office buildings.
A sketch of the architect’s plan is shown below.

Three new office buildings joined by paths. Two pairs of parallel paths (marked with arrows). Angles shown: 67° and 21° at the left building, 72° where two paths cross, and unknown angles a, b, c and d

Diagram not drawn to scale

The architect has shown a number of the angles in his planning for the new paths.

Calculate the size of each of the angles \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [4]

\(a\) = ……………°   \(b\) = ……………°   \(c\) = ……………°   \(d\) = ……………°

Foundation November 2017 Unit 2 Q2

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2.

Line segment AB sloping slightly downwards from A on the left to B on the right; point D above the line towards the left and point C above the line towards the right
(a) Draw a line parallel to AB, through the point C. [1]
(b) Draw a line perpendicular to AB, through the point D. [1]

Foundation June 2017 Unit 1 Q17

17. ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A bottom left, B bottom right, C top right and D on the left above A. Angle B is a right angle, angle C is x°, angle D is 3x° and angle A is 2x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Calculate the value of \(x\). [4]
(b) When ABCD is drawn to scale, would the lines AD and BC be parallel or not?
You must justify your answer without using a scale drawing. [2]

Intermediate June 2017 Unit 2 Q12

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Forming Equations

12. Show that the triangle below is not a right-angled triangle. [5]

Triangle with angles (5x − 9)° at the top, (3x − 2)° at bottom left and (2x + 1)° at bottom right

Diagram not drawn to scale

Numeracy Foundation June 2017 Unit 1 Q9

WJECFoundationCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

9. Kari is making a jigsaw puzzle.
She has designed the pattern on a piece of paper.
Kari plans to make each piece of the jigsaw a different colour.

Part of her plan is shown below.

Jigsaw plan: two parallel lines (arrows) crossed by two other lines; the Red piece has an angle of 86°, a side of 6 cm, an angle of 72° and a side of 8 cm

Diagram not drawn to scale

Kari now sketches a diagram of the red piece of the jigsaw, which is shown below.
She shows some extended lines and indicates all the angles she needs to find.

Sketch of the red piece with extended lines: 86° and 72° marked outside the piece, interior angles a, b, c and d, sides 6 cm and 8 cm, parallel arrows on two sides

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the 4 missing angles in the red piece of the jigsaw.
Draw the red piece of Kari’s jigsaw accurately.
One side has been drawn for you. [6]

\(a\) = …………… °,   \(b\) = …………… °,   \(c\) = …………… °,   \(d\) = …………… °

Space for drawing the red piece of jigsaw:

A line of length 8 cm already drawn in the drawing space

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

Intermediate June 2017 Unit 1 Q7

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

7. ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with a right angle at B, angle A = 2x°, angle D = 3x° and angle C = x°

Diagram not drawn to scale

(a) Calculate the value of \(x\). [4]
(b) When ABCD is drawn to scale, would the lines AD and BC be parallel or not?
You must justify your answer without using a scale drawing. [2]

Numeracy Intermediate June 2017 Unit 1 Q7

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec6 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7. Kari is making a jigsaw puzzle.
She has designed the pattern on a piece of paper.
Kari plans to make each piece of the jigsaw a different colour.

Part of her plan is shown below.

Rectangle crossed by two parallel lines (marked with arrows) and two other lines, enclosing a four-sided piece labelled Red; angle 86° marked at the top left, side 6 cm, angle 72° at the right, side 8 cm along the lower parallel line

Diagram not drawn to scale

Kari now sketches a diagram of the red piece of the jigsaw, which is shown below.
She shows some extended lines and indicates all the angles she needs to find.

The red piece with extended lines: 86° outside the top-left corner with c the interior angle there, b the interior angle at the top-right corner, side 6 cm on the right, a the interior angle at the bottom-right corner with 72° vertically opposite it, side 8 cm along the bottom (parallel to the top side, arrows), d the interior angle at the bottom-left corner

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the 4 missing angles in the red piece of the jigsaw.
Draw the red piece of Kari’s jigsaw accurately.
One side has been drawn for you. [6]

\(a\) = …………… °,   \(b\) = …………… °,   \(c\) = …………… °,   \(d\) = …………… °

Space for drawing the red piece of jigsaw:

A line segment labelled 8 cm, drawn at a slight upward slope

On screen this diagram may not be shown at actual size. To measure it, use the question paper (PDF) printed at 100%.

Foundation June 2017 Unit 1 Q4

4.

(a)
Two straight lines meeting at a point at the top, with the angle x marked between them; the angle is greater than 90 degrees

What type of angle is \(x\) in the diagram above?
Circle your answer. [1]

right angle     reflex     obtuse     acute

(b)
A long box shape with rectangular faces (a 3D solid)

What is the special name of the shape drawn above?
Circle your answer. [1]

sphere     cube     cone     cuboid     cylinder

Higher June 2017 Unit 2 Q2

2. Show that the triangle below is not a right-angled triangle. [5]

Triangle with angles (5x − 9)° at the top, (3x − 2)° at the bottom left and (2x + 1)° at the bottom right

Diagram not drawn to scale

Intermediate June 2017 Unit 2 Q2

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

2. Circle either TRUE or FALSE for each of the following statements. [3]

A triangle with one angle equal to 70° could be an equilateral triangle.TRUEFALSE
A triangle with one angle equal to 70° could be an isosceles triangle.TRUEFALSE
A triangle with one angle equal to 70° could be a right-angled triangle.TRUEFALSE
An isosceles triangle could have one of its angles equal to 105°.TRUEFALSE
A right-angled triangle could have one of its angles equal to 105°.TRUEFALSE

Higher November 2016 Unit 1 Q16

16. Triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle with \(A\hat{B}C = A\hat{C}B\).

Isosceles triangle ABC with P on AB and Q on AC, and lines BQ and CP drawn

Diagram not drawn to scale

P and Q are points on AB and AC respectively such that AP = AQ.

Prove that triangle ABQ is congruent to triangle ACP.
You must give reasons for each step of your proof. [4]

Foundation November 2016 Unit 2 Q11

11.

Quadrilateral with interior angles x (left), 74° (top) and 117° (bottom left); the bottom side is extended to the right, making an exterior angle of 125° at the bottom right vertex

Diagram not drawn to scale

Find the size of the angle \(x\). [3]

\(x\) = …………… °

Foundation November 2016 Unit 2 Q9

WJECFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

9. Circle the correct answer for each of the following statements.

(a) One angle in a right-angled triangle is 60°.
One of the other angles must be

180°     30°     120°     60°     360°. [1]

(b) Huw is facing North.
He turns clockwise until he is facing West.
He has turned through an angle of

270°     3°     90°     0·75°     9°. [1]

Intermediate November 2016 Unit 2 Q2

WJECIntermediateCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Angles in Polygons

2. Circle the correct answer for each of the following statements.

(a) One angle in a right-angled triangle is 60°.
One of the other angles must be [1]

180°     30°     120°     60°     360°.

(b) Three of the angles in a quadrilateral add up to 250°.
The size of the fourth angle is [1]

70°     360°     180°     110°     125·5°.

(c) Huw is facing North.
He turns clockwise until he is facing West.
He has turned through an angle of [1]

270°     3°     90°     0.75°     9°.