Show That & Proof

More questions on this topic: GCSE Algebra: Show That & Proof (452) Level 2 FM Algebra: Algebraic Proof (7)

See also: IGCSE Number: Fractions (299) IGCSE Number: Recurring Decimals (28) IGCSE Number: Surds (53)

Proof questionFrom a Foundation paper

Edexcel

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1R Q25

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksPrismsShow That & Proof

25 The diagram shows two water containers.
One is a cuboid and one is a cylinder.

Cuboid 35 cm by 28 cm by 20 cm with water to a depth of 9 cm, and a cylinder with radius 10 cm and height 33 cm full of water

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The cuboid measures 35 cm by 28 cm by 20 cm
The surface of the water in the cuboid is 9 cm above the base of the cuboid.

The cylinder has a radius of 10 cm and a height of 33 cm
The cylinder is completely full of water.

Izzy is going to pour all the water from the cylinder into the cuboid.

Show that the cuboid will not be completely full of water.

(3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksPrismsShow That & Proof

21 The diagram shows a cuboid.

Cuboid with length 3x cm, height 2x cm and depth y cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The cuboid measures \(3x\) cm by \(2x\) cm by \(y\) cm

The volume of the cuboid is 1014 cm3
The total surface area of the cuboid is \(A\) cm2

Show that \(A = 12x^2 + \dfrac{1690}{x}\)

You must show all the stages of your working.

(3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1R Q17

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

17 Prove that, for any three numbers which are consecutive multiples of 4, the difference between the square of the largest number and the square of the smallest number is always a multiple of 64

Show clear algebraic working.

(3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2R Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksExpanding BracketsFactorisingShow That & Proof

13

(a) Factorise \(4x^2 - 25y^2\) (2)
(b) Show that \(4x(x + 3)(2x - 5)\) can be written in the form \(ax^3 + bx^2 + cx\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found. (3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1R Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksPrismsShow That & Proof

10 The diagram shows two water containers.
One is a cuboid and one is a cylinder.

Cuboid 35 cm by 28 cm by 20 cm with water to a depth of 9 cm, and a cylinder with radius 10 cm and height 33 cm full of water

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The cuboid measures 35 cm by 28 cm by 20 cm
The surface of the water in the cuboid is 9 cm above the base of the cuboid.

The cylinder has a radius of 10 cm and a height of 33 cm
The cylinder is completely full of water.

Izzy is going to pour all the water from the cylinder into the cuboid.

Show that the cuboid will not be completely full of water.

(3)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1R Q7

7

Straight lines AEC and BED cross at E. Angle AEB is marked x° and angle DEC is 58°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AEC\) and \(BED\) are straight lines.

Sergio says that the value of \(x\) is 58

(a) Give a reason why Sergio is correct. (1)

In the diagram, \(GHIJ\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral GHIJ with angle J = 90°, angle GHI = 163°, angle HIJ = 47°. Line FG is drawn from G, and angle FGJ = 110°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Chloe says “\(FGH\) is a straight line”

(b) Show that Chloe is wrong.
Give a reason for each stage of your working. (4)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAlgebraic FractionsFactorisingShow That & Proof

23 Show that \(\dfrac{16x^2 - 36}{x - 7} \div \dfrac{2x^2 + 7x + 6}{x^2 - 5x - 14} - (7 + 8x) = n\)

where \(n\) is an integer to be found.
Show clear algebraic working.

(4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q14

14

(a) Show that \(\;3y(2y + 5)(y + 7)\;\) can be written in the form \(\;ay^3 + by^2 + cy\;\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. (3)
(b) Solve \(\quad \dfrac{2x + 3}{5} + \dfrac{6x - 5}{4} = \dfrac{163}{100}\)

Show clear algebraic working. (4)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1R Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofSimultaneous Equations

28 Moeen has a biased 6-sided dice.

The table gives information about the probability that, when the dice is thrown, it will land on each number.

Number123456
Probability\(x\)0.150.5\(y\)0.130.03
(a) Show that \(x + y = 0.19\) (2)

Given that   \(3x - y = 0.09\)
and      \(x + y = 0.19\)

(b) work out the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\)
Show clear algebraic working. (3)

Higher June 2023 Paper 1R Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofSimultaneous Equations

12 Moeen has a biased 6-sided dice.

The table gives information about the probability that, when the dice is thrown, it will land on each number.

Number123456
Probability\(x\)0.150.5\(y\)0.130.03
(a) Show that \(\;x + y = 0.19\) (2)

Given that \(\;3x - y = 0.09\)
and \(\qquad\;\; x + y = 0.19\)

(b) work out the value of \(x\) and the value of \(y\)
Show clear algebraic working. (3)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1R Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksPercentagesShow That & Proof

9 The pictogram gives some information about the number of cars sold by each of the four employees of Best Cars in April.

Pictogram for Andros, Belinda, Carmen and Decheng; key: a square made of four small squares represents 8 cars. Andros 2 full symbols; Belinda 1 full symbol and half a symbol; Carmen 2 full symbols and three quarters of a symbol; Decheng 2 full symbols and a quarter of a symbol

In March, Best Cars sold 60 cars in total.

Its target for April was to sell 15% more cars in total than it sold in March.

Show that Best Cars did not meet its target.
Show your working clearly.

(4)

Higher January 2023 Paper 2R Q24

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksShow That & ProofVolume & Surface Area

24 The diagram shows a solid cone and a solid sphere.

Solid cone with slant height l, perpendicular height h and base radius r, and a solid sphere with radius r

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The cone has base radius \(r\), slant height \(l\) and perpendicular height \(h\)
The sphere has radius \(r\)

The base radius of the cone is equal to the radius of the sphere.

Given that

\(k \times\) volume of the cone = volume of the sphere

show that the total surface area of the cone can be written in the form

\(\pi r^2\left(\dfrac{k + \sqrt{k^2 + a}}{k}\right)\)

where \(a\) is a constant to be found.

(6)

Higher January 2023 Paper 1R Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofVectors

22 The diagram shows triangle \(OAB\) with \(OA\) extended to \(E\)

Triangle OAB with OA extended to E; M is on OB and N is on AB

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\)      \(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(M\) is the point on \(OB\) such that \(OM : MB = 4 : 1\)
\(N\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AN : NB = 3 : 2\)
\(OA : AE = 5 : 3\)

(a) Find an expression for \(\overrightarrow{ON}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\)
Give your answer in its simplest form. (2)
(b) Use a vector method to show that \(MNE\) is a straight line. (3)

Foundation January 2023 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksRoundingShow That & ProofUpper & Lower Bounds

20 The weight of a cake is 2.75 kg, correct to 2 decimal places.

(a) Write down the lower bound of the weight of the cake. (1)
(b) Write down the upper bound of the weight of the cake. (1)

Penny has worked out \(\dfrac{81.3 \times 59.2}{1.9^2}\) on her calculator.

Her answer is 13 332.299 17

Penny’s answer is not sensible.

(c) By rounding each number to one significant figure, work out a suitable estimate to show that her answer is not sensible.
Show your working clearly. (2)

Higher January 2023 Paper 2R Q19

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

19 Prove algebraically that, for any three consecutive even numbers,

the sum of the squares of the smallest even number and the largest even number is 8 more than twice the square of the middle even number.

(3)

Foundation January 2023 Paper 1R Q10

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsShow That & Proof

10 The graph below can be used to change between dollars and Danish krone.

Conversion graph: dollars from 0 to 70 on the horizontal axis and Danish krone from 0 to 400 on the vertical axis, with a straight line through the origin
(a) Change 40 dollars to Danish krone. (1)
(b) Change 350 Danish krone to dollars. (1)

Robert needs 950 Danish krone to pay for a hotel stay.
He has 170 dollars.

(c) Show that Robert has enough money to pay for his hotel stay. (2)

Higher January 2023 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksRoundingShow That & ProofUpper & Lower Bounds

5 The weight of a cake is 2.75 kg, correct to 2 decimal places.

(a) Write down the lower bound of the weight of the cake. (1)
(b) Write down the upper bound of the weight of the cake. (1)

Penny has worked out \(\;\dfrac{81.3 \times 59.2}{1.9^2}\;\) on her calculator.

Her answer is 13 332.299 17

Penny’s answer is not sensible.

(c) By rounding each number to one significant figure, work out a suitable estimate to show that her answer is not sensible.
Show your working clearly. (2)

Higher June 2022 Paper 2R Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksShow That & ProofUpper & Lower Bounds

18 Kaidan and Sonja went on two different car journeys.

For Kaidan’s journey

distance = 80 km correct to the nearest 5 km
time = 2.7 hours correct to 1 decimal place

For Sonja’s journey

distance = 33 km correct to 2 significant figures
time = 1 hour correct to the nearest 0.1 hour

Kaidan says,

“My average speed could have been greater than Sonja’s average speed.”

By considering bounds, show that Kaidan is correct.
Show your working clearly.

(4)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2R Q5

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksShow That & ProofUnits & Time

5 Brigid recorded the distance she ran on each of three days.
The table shows her results.

DayDistance
Monday5950 m
Tuesday14.5 km
Wednesday9000 m

Brigid set herself the target of running a total of at least 30 km on these three days.

Show that Brigid did not achieve her target.

(3)

Foundation January 2022 Paper 2 Q26

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

26 The diagram shows a regular 10-sided polygon, \(ABCDEFGHIJ\)

A regular decagon ABCDEFGHIJ with diagonals AG and AD drawn. Angle JAG is x° and angle GAD is y°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Show that \(x = y\)

(4)

Foundation January 2022 Paper 1R Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksPrismsShow That & Proof

24 Jonty has a storage container in the shape of a cuboid, as shown in the diagram.

Cuboid 12 m long, 2.5 m wide and 3 m high, with its base shaded

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Jonty is going to paint the outside of his storage container, apart from the base which is shown shaded in the diagram.
He needs enough paint to cover the four sides and the top.

Each tin of paint covers an area of 15 m²

The cost of each tin of paint recently increased by 10%
After the increase, the cost of each tin of paint is £26.95

Jonty says

“Before the increase, I could have bought enough paint for less than £200”

Show that Jonty is correct.
Show your working clearly.

(6)

Higher January 2022 Paper 2 Q18

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

18 Prove that when the sum of the squares of any two consecutive odd numbers is divided by 8, the remainder is always 2
Show clear algebraic working.

(3)

Higher January 2022 Paper 1R Q15

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

15 Using algebra, prove that, given any 3 consecutive whole numbers, the sum of the square of the smallest number and the square of the largest number is always 2 more than twice the square of the middle number.

(3)

Higher January 2022 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsShow That & Proof

11 The diagram shows a regular 10-sided polygon, \(ABCDEFGHIJ\)

Regular 10-sided polygon ABCDEFGHIJ with lines drawn from A to G and from A to D; angle JAG is marked x degrees and angle GAD is marked y degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Show that \(x = y\)

(4)

Higher January 2022 Paper 1R Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksPrismsShow That & Proof

10 Jonty has a storage container in the shape of a cuboid, as shown in the diagram.

Cuboid 12 m long, 2.5 m wide and 3 m high with its base shaded

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Jonty is going to paint the outside of his storage container, apart from the base which is shown shaded in the diagram.
He needs enough paint to cover the four sides and the top.

Each tin of paint covers an area of 15 m2

The cost of each tin of paint recently increased by 10%
After the increase, the cost of each tin of paint is £26.95

Jonty says

“Before the increase, I could have bought enough paint for less than £200”

Show that Jonty is correct.
Show your working clearly.

(6)

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q19

19 \(ABCED\) is a five-sided shape.

Five-sided shape ABCED: rectangle ABCD with AB = x cm along the bottom and BC = y cm, and triangle CED on top of DC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a rectangle.
\(CED\) is an equilateral triangle.

\(AB = x\) cm\(\qquad BC = y\) cm

The perimeter of \(ABCED\) is 100 cm.
The area of \(ABCED\) is \(R\) cm2

(a) Show that \(R = \dfrac{x}{4}\left(200 - \left[6 - \sqrt{3}\right]x\right)\) (3)
(b)
(i) Find the value of \(x\) for which \(R\) has its maximum value.
Give your answer in the form \(\dfrac{p}{q - \sqrt{3}}\) where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers. (2)
(ii) Explain why the maximum value of \(R\) is given by this value of \(x\). (1)

Higher June 2021 Paper 1 Q17

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsForming EquationsShow That & Proof

17 Using algebra, prove that, given any 3 consecutive even numbers, the difference between the square of the largest number and the square of the smallest number is always 8 times the middle number.

(3)

Higher January 2021 Paper 2R Q15

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

15 Prove algebraically that the product of any two odd numbers is always an odd number.

(4)

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q19

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksShow That & ProofVectors

19 \(OAB\) is a triangle.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

The point \(C\) lies on \(OA\) such that \(OC : CA = 1 : 2\)
The point \(D\) lies on \(OB\) such that \(OD : DB = 1 : 2\)

Using a vector method, prove that \(ABDC\) is a trapezium.

(3)

Higher November 2020 Paper 1R Q15

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksCircle TheoremsShow That & Proof

15

Circle through E, F, D and B with chords EF, DE, DF, DB and BF; ABC is a tangent at B; angle EDF is 40 degrees and angle FBC is 70 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(B\), \(D\), \(E\) and \(F\) are points on a circle.
\(ABC\) is the tangent to the circle at \(B\).

Angle \(EDF = 40^\circ\)
Angle \(FBC = 70^\circ\)

Prove that the tangent \(ABC\) is parallel to \(EF\).
Give a reason for each stage of your working.

(4)

Higher January 2020 Paper 2R Q25

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

25 \(N\) is a multiple of 5

\(A = N + 1\)
\(B = N - 1\)

Prove, using algebra, that \(A^2 - B^2\) is always a multiple of 20

(3)

Higher January 2020 Paper 2 Q17

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksExpanding BracketsShow That & Proof

17 Prove that the difference between two consecutive square numbers is always an odd number.
Show clear algebraic working.

(3)

Higher January 2020 Paper 1 Q15

15

Cuboid with length (2x + 5) cm, height (x + 1) cm and depth (3 − x) cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a cuboid of volume \(V\) cm³

(a) Show that \(\;V = 15 + 16x - x^2 - 2x^3\) (3)

There is a value of \(x\) for which the volume of the cuboid is a maximum.

(b) Find this value of \(x\).
Show your working clearly.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

Higher June 2019 Paper 2R Q17

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksExpanding BracketsSequencesShow That & Proof

17 The table gives information about the first six terms of a sequence of numbers.

Term number123456
Term of sequence\(\dfrac{1 \times 2}{2}\)\(\dfrac{2 \times 3}{2}\)\(\dfrac{3 \times 4}{2}\)\(\dfrac{4 \times 5}{2}\)\(\dfrac{5 \times 6}{2}\)\(\dfrac{6 \times 7}{2}\)

Prove algebraically that the sum of any two consecutive terms of this sequence is always a square number.

(4)

Higher January 2019 Paper 1 Q21

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksSequencesShow That & Proof

21 \((2x + 23)\), \((8x + 2)\) and \((20x - 52)\) are three consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence.
Prove that the common difference of the sequence is 12

(4)

Higher January 2019 Paper 2 Q20

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksCircle TheoremsShow That & Proof

20

Circle through A, B, C and D with chords DA, AB, BC and CD; PCQ is a tangent at C; AB and CB are marked equal; angle BCQ is x°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) are points on a circle.
\(PCQ\) is a tangent to the circle.
\(AB = CB\).

Angle \(BCQ = x°\)

Prove that angle \(CDA = 2x°\)
Give reasons for each stage in your working.

(5)

Higher January 2019 Paper 1R Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofVolume & Surface Area

17 Here are a solid sphere and a solid cylinder.

A sphere of radius r cm and a cylinder of radius r cm and height 2r cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The radius of the sphere is \(r\) cm.
The radius of the cylinder is \(r\) cm.
The height of the cylinder is \(2r\) cm.

The total surface area of the cylinder is \(k\pi\) cm²

(a) Find an expression for \(k\) in terms of \(r\). (2)
(b) Show that the ratio

total surface area of the cylinder : total surface area of the sphere

is the same as the ratio

volume of the cylinder : volume of the sphere

(3)

Higher January 2019 Paper 2 Q15

15 The diagram shows a trapezium.

Trapezium with parallel sides (x + 5) and (3x − 2) and perpendicular height (2x − 3)

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

All measurements shown on the diagram are in centimetres.
The area of the trapezium is 133 cm2

(a) Show that \(8x^2 - 6x - 275 = 0\) (3)
(b) Find the value of \(x\).
Show your working clearly. (3)

Higher January 2019 Paper 1R Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec7 marksDifferentiationShow That & Proof

13 A curve C has equation \(y = x^3 - x^2 - 8x + 12\)

(a) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) (2)

The curve C has two turning points.

(b) Work out the \(x\) coordinates of the two turning points.
Show your working clearly. (3)
(c) Show that the \(x\)-axis is a tangent to the curve C. (2)

Higher January 2019 Paper 1R Q12

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksExpanding BracketsSequencesShow That & Proof

12 Here are the first four terms of a sequence of fractions.

\[\frac{1}{1} \qquad \frac{2}{3} \qquad \frac{3}{5} \qquad \frac{4}{7}\]

The numerators of the fractions form the sequence of whole numbers   1   2   3   4 …
The denominators of the fractions form the sequence of odd numbers   1   3   5   7 …

(a) Write down an expression, in terms of \(n\), for the \(n\)th term of this sequence of fractions. (2)
(b) Using algebra, prove that when the square of any odd number is divided by 4 the remainder is 1 (3)

Higher January 2019 Paper 1 Q5

5

Straight line BCD and straight line AFE joined by the line CF; angle BCF = (4x + 15)°, angle DCF = (30x − 5)° and angle AFC = (20x + 45)°

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(BCD\) and \(AFE\) are straight lines.
Show that \(BCD\) is parallel to \(AFE\).
Give reasons for your working.

(5)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2R Q23

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofVectors

23 \(OAB\) is a triangle.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\)    \(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(C\) is the midpoint of \(OA\).
\(D\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AD : DB = 3 : 1\)
\(E\) is the point such that \(\overrightarrow{OB} = 2\overrightarrow{BE}\)

Using a vector method, prove that the points \(C\), \(D\) and \(E\) lie on the same straight line.

(5)

Higher June 2018 Paper 1R Q21

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksProperties of NumbersShow That & Proof

21

(a) Show that \(x(x - 1)(x + 1) = x^3 - x\) (1)
(b) Prove that the difference between a whole number and the cube of this number is always a multiple of 6 (3)

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q17

Proof questionEdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofVectors

17 The diagram shows parallelogram \(ABCD\).

Parallelogram ABCD drawn on x and y axes with origin O; A is lowest, B is above A, C is to the upper right and D is to the lower right

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(\overrightarrow{AB} = \begin{pmatrix}2\\7\end{pmatrix} \qquad \overrightarrow{AC} = \begin{pmatrix}10\\11\end{pmatrix}\)

The point \(B\) has coordinates (5, 8)

(a) Work out the coordinates of the point \(C\). (3)

The point \(E\) has coordinates (63, 211)

(b) Use a vector method to prove that \(ABE\) is a straight line. (2)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDirect & Inverse ProportionShow That & Proof

16 \(R\) is proportional to \(t^2\)

The graph shows the relationship between \(R\) and \(t\) for \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4\)

Graph of R against t for t from 0 to 4, R from 0 to 40: a curve from the origin through (2, 10) to (4, 40)
(a) Find a formula for \(R\) in terms of \(t\). (3)

Given also that \(R = \dfrac{8}{5x}\)

(b) show that \(t\) is inversely proportional to \(\sqrt{x}\) for \(t \gt 0\) (2)

Higher June 2018 Paper 1R Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec7 marksCircle TheoremsShow That & Proof

16

Circle through X, Y, B and C; from the point A outside the circle, the line AXY meets the circle at X and Y and the line ABC meets it at B and C; AX = 12 cm, XY = x cm, AB = x cm, BC = 4 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The points \(B\), \(C\), \(Y\) and \(X\) lie on a circle.
\(AXY\) and \(ABC\) are straight lines.

\(AX\) = 12 cm    \(XY\) = \(x\) cm    \(AB\) = \(x\) cm    \(BC\) = 4 cm

(a) Show that \(x^2 - 8x - 144 = 0\) (3)
(b) Find the length of \(AC\).
Show your working clearly.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (4)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q7

7

(a) Write \(7 \times 7 \times 7 \times 7 \times 7\) as a power of 7 (1)
(b) Show that 64 is both a square number and a cube number. (2)
(c) Find the value of \(11^3\) (1)
(d) Find the value of \(\sqrt{98.01}\) (1)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2R Q6

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksRoundingShow That & ProofUsing a Calculator / BIDMAS

6

(a) Write 1782 correct to the nearest hundred. (1)
(b) Write the number thirty two thousand and forty five in figures. (1)

Billy works out the answer to \(2 + 5 \times 7\)
He says that the answer is 49

Billy is not correct as the answer should be 37

(c) Explain what Billy has done wrong. (1)

Chen says,

“A prime number added to an even number always gives an odd number.”

(d) Give an example to show that Chen is not correct. (1)