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GCSE Mathematics
Formulae: Higher Tier
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Volume of prism = area of cross section × length
Volume of sphere 4
3 πr3 Volume of cone 1
3 πr2h
Surface area of sphere = 4πr2 Curved surface area of cone = πrl
In any triangle ABC The Quadratic Equation
The solutions of ax2+ bx + c = 0
where a ≠ 0, are given by
− b ± (b 2 − 4ac)
x=
2a
a b c
Sine Rule = =
sin A sin B sin C
Cosine Rule a2 = b2+ c2– 2bc cos A
Area of triangle = 1
2 ab sin C

1. The fraction, p, of an adult’s dose of medicine which should be given to a child who weighs
w kg is given by the formula
3w + 20
p=
200
A child weighs 35 kg.
(a) Work out the fraction of an adult’s dose which should be given to this child.
Give you answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
………………………
(2)
3w + 20
(b) Use the formula p = to find the weight of a child whose dose is the same as an
200
adult’s dose.
……………………… kg
(3)
(Total 5 marks)

2. Convert the recurring decimal 0.2 9 to a fraction.
………………………………
(Total 2 marks)
2 3 5
3. Solve + = 2
x +1 x –1 x –1
x = .................................
(Total 4 marks)

2 3
4. (a) Work out the value of ×
3 4
Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
…………………….
(2)
2 3
(b) Work out the value of 1 + 2
3 4
Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
…………………….
(3)
(Total 5 marks)
3
5. (a) Change to a decimal.
11
…………………….
(1)

13
(b) Prove that the recurring decimal 0.3 9 =
33
(3)
(Total 4 marks)
2 1
6. Work out 2 x ×1
3 4
Give your answer in its simplest form.
.......................
(Total 3 marks)

1 1 1
7. + =
u v f
1 1
u=2 ,v=3
2 3
(a) Find the value of f.
.....................................
(3)
1 1 1
(b) Rearrange + =
u v f
to make u the subject of the formula.
.....................................
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

8. (a) Express 0.2 7 as a fraction in its simplest form.
……………………………
(3)
x is an integer such that 1 ≤ x ≤ 9
x
(b) Prove that 0.0 x =
99
(2)
(Total 5 marks)
7 1
9. (a) Work out 1 ×5
8 3
....................
(2)

1 4
(b) Work out 3 ÷2
2 5
....................
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
…………………………..
(Total 3 marks)

11. (i) Convert the recurring decimal 0.3 6 to a fraction.
……………………
(ii) Convert the recurring decimal 2. 13 6 to a mixed number.

……………………
(Total 5 marks)

12. Express the recurring decimal 2.06 as a fraction.

Write your answer in its simplest form.
....................................
(Total 3 marks)

8
13. The recurring decimal 0.7 2 can be written as the fraction
11
Write the recurring decimal 0.57 2 as a fraction.
............................................
(Total 2 marks)
14. Express 0.3 2 8 as a fraction in its simplest form.
.....................................
(Total 3 marks)

.........................
(Total 3 marks)
16. Work out
1 1
2 ×3
2 5
1 1 2 75
8 6 5 6
10 7 7 10
A B C D E
(Total 1 mark)
17. Change the recurring decimal 0.2 3 to a fraction.
..........................
(Total 2 marks)

469
18. Prove that 0.47 3 can be written as the fraction
990
(Total 2 marks)
1 2
19. 2 ×1
4 3
3 11 2 2 11
3 2 3 2 3
4 12 12 12 12
A B C D E
(Total 1 mark)
1 1
20. 5 ×2 =
4 7
1 11 1 2 1
10 10 11 10 11
28 28 6 11 4
A B C D E
(Total 1 mark)

17
21. Prove that the recurring decimal 0.1 7 =
99
(Total 2 marks)

5
1. (a) 2
8
125
200
125
M1 for
200
A1 cao
(b) 60 3
3w + 20
=1
200
3w + 20 = 200
M1 ρ = 1 stated or used
M1 dep 3w + 20 = 200 oe
A1 cao
[5]

29
02. 99
2
100 x = 29.2 9
x = 0.2 9
99x = 29
M1 for 29.29 − 0.29 or for 99x = 29
A1 cao
[2]
03. x = 0.8 4
2(x – 1) + 3(x + 1) = 5
2x – 2 + 3x + 3 = 5
5x +1 = 5
5x = 4
M1 for attempts to multiply by a common denominator
M1 for attempting to multiply out the expression (1 numerator
must be correct on LH side)
A1 for correct linear expression
A1 for 0.8 oe
[4]
1
04. (a) 2
2
2 3 6
× =
3 4 12
6 3 2× 3
M1 for or or
12 6 3× 4
A1 accept 0.5

5
(b) 4 3
12
8 9
1+2+ +
12 12
M1 for attempt to convert to fractions with common
denominator e.g two fractions, denominator of 12
8 9
A1 correct conversion : and ,
12 12
20 33
or and seen (oe)
12 12
5
A1 cao for 4
12
OR
attempts to convert to decimals: must use at least 2dp
M1 0.66 + 0.75 (or 1.66 + 2.75) or 0.67 + 0.75 etc
A1 4.41, 4.417, 4.416 or 0.41, 0.417, 0.416 or 0.42, 4.42
A1 4.416 (recurring)
[5]
05. (a) 0.2727… 1

B1 for 2.27 recurring or 0.2727…. oe or 0.273
(b) eg x = 0.3939… so 100x = 39.3939…

99x = 39
39 13
so x = = 3
99 33
M1 for 100x = 39.39…
M1 dep for subtraction of both sides
13
A1 for from correct proof
33
Alternative method
M1 for 13.000 ÷ 33
M1 for remainders 31 and 13
A1 for 0.39 recurring
39
SC:B1 for
99
[4]

8 5 8 × 5 40 1
06. × = = =3 3
3 4 3 × 4 12 3
8 5
B1 for oe or oe
3 4
M1 (dep on B1) for multiplying numerator and denominator of
8 5
“ ” and “ ”
3 4
1 10
A1 for 3 oe mixed number or
3 3
or
B1 for 1.25 and 2.67 or 2.66(…)
M1 (dep on B1) for correct method of multiplication
A1 for 3.3
[3]
1 1 1
07. (a) + =
1 1 f
2 3
2 3
2 3 1
+ =
5 10 f
7 1
=
10 f
10
= 3
7
1 1 1
M1 + =
1 1 f
2 3
2 3
7
M1 correct addition of the fractions to get oe
10
10
A1 for oe
/

1 1 1
(b) = −
u f v
1 v− f
=
u fv
fv
u= 2
v− f
1 v− f 1 f −v
M1 = oe or vf + uf = uv oe or = or
u fv u fv
1 1
u= or u =
v− f 1 1
−
fv f v
fv − fv
A1 u = or u =
v− f f −v
[5]
3
08. (a) 3
11
Let x = 0.2727…
100x = 27.2727…
99x = 27
M1 for 100x – x = 27.27… – 0.27…
A1 for 27/99 oe
A1 for 3/11 cao
x
(b) y= 2
99
Let y = 0.0x 0x…
100y =x.0 x 0 x…
99y = x
M1 for 100y − y = x.0x… – 0.0x… oe
A1 for completion of proof
[5]

09. (a) 10 2
15 16
×
8 3
15 16
M1 for × a OR b ×
8 3
A1 cao
(b) 1 ¼ oe 2
7 5
×
2 14
7 5 1 5
M1 for × or 3 ×
2 14 2 14
A1 cao
[4]
13
10. 3
999
1000x = 13.013013…
M1 for 1000x = 013.013…
M1 for 999x = 13
13
A1 for
999
[3]

36
11. (a) oe 2
99
x = 0.3636.. 100x = 36.3636..
M1 for 36.3636… − 0.3636 …or 99x = 36
36
A1 for oe
99
3
(b) 2 oe 3
22
For example y = 0.13636…
10y = 1.3636…
1000y = 136.3636…
135
990y = 135 y =
990
M1 for a clear fully correct method using either 2.136 or
0.136 including subtraction to ay = b where at least one of a
or b is correct
47 3
A2 for or 2
22 22
47 2115
[A1 for any fraction equivalent to eg. ]
22 990
Alt method:
1
M1 for 2 + (ans(i)/10)
10
47 3
A2 for or 2
22 22
47 2115
[A1 for any fraction equivalent to eg. ]
22 990
[5]

31 1
12. or 2 3
15 15
10 x = 20.66…
x = 2.06…
9x = 18.6
18.6
x=
9
B1 for 2.0666…
M1 for a clear fully correct method for dealing with a recurring
decimal including subtraction to ax = b where at least one of a
2
or b is correct OR 0. 6 =
3
31 2046 186
A1 for oe (e.g , )
15 990 90
[3]
1 8
13. +
2 110
63
oe 2
110
1 8   8
M1 for +  ÷ 10  OR  5 +  ÷ 10
2  11   11 
A1 cao
Alternative method
• •
M1 for 0.5 7 2 = 0.57272...
A1 cao
[2]
14. x = 0.32828…
100x =32.828…
99x = 32.5
65
3
198
M1 for 0.32828…
M1 (dep) for attempt to subtract two recurring decimals that
would result in a correct terminating decimal
(e.g 328.28…–3.28… or 32.828…–0.328…)
65
A1 for oe with numerator and denominator both integer
198
[3]

15. x = 2.1454545… 3
10x = 21.454545…
1000x = 2145.4545…
990x = 2124
8
2 oe
55
M1 for 2.14545(45…) or 0.14545(45…)
[1000x = 2145.45 for example would imply this]
M1 for two recurring decimals that, when subtracted, leave a
terminating decimal
8 2124
A1 for 2 oe (eg )
55 990
212.4
[Note: gets M2 A0]
99
Common errors that are being made:

x = 2.1454545……(or x = 0.1454545……or x = 0.0454545….)
[2.14545 (or 0.14545 or 0.04545) is sufficient for the award of
the first M1] 100x = 214.54545……
Working out 99x does leave a terminating decimal, 212.4 so the
212.4
second M1 can be awarded but an answer of does not
99
gain the A1 until the decimal is correctly removed.
x = 2.1454545……
1000x = 2145.4545……
Working out 999x does not leave a terminating decimal, so
M1M0A0
x = 2.145145145 loses the first M1

1000x = 2145.145145
Finding 999x = 2143 then demonstrates a correct method for
finding “two recurring decimals that when subtracted leave a
terminating decimal” The second M1 can then be awarded. So
M0M1A0 is scored
2124
An answer of followed by incorrect cancelling gets
990
M2A1 (isw)
144
oe gets M2A0 (for those who lose the 2 units)
990
[3]
16. A
[1]

17. 100 × 0.2 3 = 23.2 3

99 × 0.2 3 = 23
23
2
99
M1 for 100 × 0.23 or 10000 × 0.23
23
A1 for oe
99
[2]
18. 100x = 47.3737…

x = 0.4737…
99x = 46.9
x = 46.9/99
proof 2
M1 for valid method
eg 100x = 47.37373, 1x = 0.4737… and subtract
OR 1000x = 473.7373, 10x = 4.737… and subtract
469
A1 for valid argument leading to
990
[2]
19. A
[1]
20. E
[1]

21. x = 0.1717...
1000x = 171.7171…
99x = 17
17
x=
99
or
1000 x = 171.7171...
10x = 1.7171…
990x = 170
x = 17/99
Proof 2
M1 for valid method
eg 100x = 17.17…, 1x = 0.1717… and subtract
OR
1000x = 171.7171.., 10x = 1.7171… and subtract
17
A1 for valid argument leading to x =
99
Alternative method for long division
M1 for identifying 71 and 17 as remainders
A1 for correct statement
[2]

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Edexcel Internal Review 1

Formulae: Higher Tier

You must not write on this formulae page.

Anything you write on this formulae page will gain NO credit.

Volume of prism = area of cross section × length

Surface area of sphere = 4πr2 Curved surface area of cone = πrl

In any triangle ABC The Quadratic Equation

The solutions of ax2+ bx + c = 0

where a ≠ 0, are given by

Cosine Rule a2 = b2+ c2– 2bc cos A

Edexcel Internal Review 2

A child weighs 35 kg.

Edexcel Internal Review 3

2. Convert the recurring decimal 0.2 9 to a fraction.

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Give your answer in its simplest form.

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(a) Find the value of f.

to make u the subject of the formula.

Give your answer in its simplest form.

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8. (a) Express 0.2 7 as a fraction in its simplest form.

x is an integer such that 1 ≤ x ≤ 9

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10. Convert the recurring decimal 0.0 13 to a fraction.

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11. (i) Convert the recurring decimal 0.3 6 to a fraction.

(ii) Convert the recurring decimal 2. 13 6 to a mixed number.

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12. Express the recurring decimal 2.06 as a fraction.

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Write the recurring decimal 0.57 2 as a fraction.

14. Express 0.3 2 8 as a fraction in its simplest form.

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15. Convert the recurring decimal 2.14 5 to a fraction.

16. Work out

17. Change the recurring decimal 0.2 3 to a fraction.

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05. (a) 0.2727… 1

(b) eg x = 0.3939… so 100x = 39.3939…

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Common errors that are being made:

x = 2.145145145 loses the first M1

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17. 100 × 0.2 3 = 23.2 3