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Part of Percentages — GCSE Mathematics

This exam tips covers Exam Tips within Percentages for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Percentages in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 15 of 15 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 15 of 15

Practice

14 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Exam Tips

  • Calculator allowed: Use decimal method (quick and accurate)
  • Non-calculator: Use 10%, 5%, 1% building blocks
  • Check sensibility: 50% should be half, 200% should be double
  • Money answers: Round to nearest penny (2 d.p.)
  • Show method: Write multiplier clearly for method marks

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Percentages. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Common Mistakes to AvoidParts per HundredWhat Are Percentages?

Practice Questions for Percentages

Which calculation correctly finds 35% of £240 using the decimal method?

  • A. 240 ÷ 35
  • B. 240 × 3.5
  • C. 240 × 0.35
  • D. 35 ÷ 240
1 markfoundation

Which formula correctly expresses one quantity as a percentage of another?

  • A. (part ÷ whole) × 100
  • B. (whole ÷ part) × 100
  • C. (part × whole) ÷ 100
  • D. (whole − part) × 100
1 markfoundation

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a percentage?
Parts per hundred Percent = per cent = per 100 % symbol means 'out of 100' 50% = 50/100 = half
Percentage to decimal
Divide by 100 75% = 0.75 8% = 0.08 150% = 1.5 Move decimal point 2 places left

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