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Estimation: AQA GCSE Maths questions

Every AQA GCSE Maths exam question on N14 Estimation, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q13

    November 2024 · Paper 1H

    5 marksN14 EstimationG20 Pythagoras and trigonometry
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    November 2024 Paper 1H, question 13: (a) By rounding each number to one significant figure, estimate the value of + o 3 401 1.9 cos 58.7 You must show your working. Answer 13 (b) Here is a triangle

  2. Q15

    June 2024 · Paper 1H

    4 marksN14 Estimation
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    June 2024 Paper 1H, question 15: (a) Between which two consecutive integers does the square root of 210 lie? Answer and 15 (b) Here are two calculations, A and B. Use approximations to show tha

  3. Q11

    June 2023 · Paper 3H

    3 marksN14 Estimation
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    June 2023 Paper 3H, question 11: Millie is estimating the value of ( ) × 2 3 1 8.34 10.21 She rounds each decimal number to 1 significant figure. 11 (a) Work out Millie’s estimate. You must sho

  4. Q7

    November 2021 · Paper 1H

    3 marksN14 Estimation
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    November 2021 Paper 1H, question 7: Use approximations to estimate the answer to + 3 97 2.014 0.49 Answer

  5. Q14

    November 2019 · Paper 1H

    1 markN14 Estimation
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    November 2019 Paper 1H, question 14: 8300 = 100 × 83 Circle the number that is closest in value to 8300 19 90 830 900

  6. Q13

    June 2019 · Paper 1H

    3 marksN14 EstimationG16 Area of 2D shapes and volume of prisms
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    June 2019 Paper 1H, question 13: The triangular cross section of a prism is an isosceles right-angled triangle. The volume of the prism is 102 cm3 Use approximations to estimate the value of x.

  7. Q16

    November 2018 · Paper 1H

    1 markN14 Estimation
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    November 2018 Paper 1H, question 16: Circle the number that is closest to the value of 293 27 000 90 2700 9000 3

  8. Q4

    June 2018 · Paper 1H

    1 markN14 Estimation
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    June 2018 Paper 1H, question 4: Circle the number that is closest in value to 0.0195 9.8 5 50 500 5000

  9. Q12

    November 2017 · Paper 1H

    3 marksN14 Estimation
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    November 2017 Paper 1H, question 12: Use approximations to 1 significant figure to estimate the value of 97.65 0.526 2 6 . 39 × You must show your working. Answer

  10. Q8

    Specimen · Paper 3H

    3 marksN14 EstimationN2 The four operations
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    Specimen Paper 3H, question 8: (a) Use your calculator to work out 19.422 – 31006 ÷ 4.95 Write down your full calculator display. Answer 8 (b) Use approximations to check that your answer to
All 10 questions on Estimation, as a list
  1. November 2024, Paper 1H, Q13 (5 marks): (a) By rounding each number to one significant figure, estimate the value of + o 3 401 1.9 cos 58.7 You must show your working. Answer 13 (b) Here is a triangle
  2. June 2024, Paper 1H, Q15 (4 marks): (a) Between which two consecutive integers does the square root of 210 lie? Answer and 15 (b) Here are two calculations, A and B. Use approximations to show tha
  3. June 2023, Paper 3H, Q11 (3 marks): Millie is estimating the value of ( ) × 2 3 1 8.34 10.21 She rounds each decimal number to 1 significant figure. 11 (a) Work out Millie’s estimate. You must sho
  4. November 2021, Paper 1H, Q7 (3 marks): Use approximations to estimate the answer to + 3 97 2.014 0.49 Answer
  5. November 2019, Paper 1H, Q14 (1 mark): 8300 = 100 × 83 Circle the number that is closest in value to 8300 19 90 830 900
  6. June 2019, Paper 1H, Q13 (3 marks): The triangular cross section of a prism is an isosceles right-angled triangle. The volume of the prism is 102 cm3 Use approximations to estimate the value of x.
  7. November 2018, Paper 1H, Q16 (1 mark): Circle the number that is closest to the value of 293 27 000 90 2700 9000 3
  8. June 2018, Paper 1H, Q4 (1 mark): Circle the number that is closest in value to 0.0195 9.8 5 50 500 5000
  9. November 2017, Paper 1H, Q12 (3 marks): Use approximations to 1 significant figure to estimate the value of 97.65 0.526 2 6 . 39 × You must show your working. Answer
  10. Specimen, Paper 3H, Q8 (3 marks): (a) Use your calculator to work out 19.422 – 31006 ÷ 4.95 Write down your full calculator display. Answer 8 (b) Use approximations to check that your answer to

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