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Percentage Problems

Revise Percentage Problems in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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Real-World Percentage Power

Introduction2

Key Problem Types

Key Facts3

Universal Percentage Problem Method

Deep Dive4

Common Percentage Traps

Notes5

Worked Examples

Notes6

Exam Success Tips

Exam Tips7

Real-World Applications

Diagram

Sample Flashcards

What is the formula for simple interest?
I = PRT/100 where P = Principal, R = Rate (%), T = Time (years)
A £60 item has 25% off. What do you pay?
Method 1: Discount = £60 × 0.25 = £15, Pay = £60 - £15 = £45 Method 2: Pay = £60 × 0.75 = £45 Answer: £45

Sample Questions

What is the multiplier for a 30% increase?

  • A. 0.3
  • B. 0.7
  • C. 1.3
  • D. 1.03
1 markfoundation

Work out 20% of 60.

1 markfoundation

14

exam-style questions

22

revision flashcards

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