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GCSE (9?1) Mathematics
J560/06 Paper 6 (Higher Tier)
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6
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You must have:
? the Formulae Sheet for Higher Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
? a scientific or graphical calculator
? geometrical instruments
? tracing paper
INSTRUCTIONS
? Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
? Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
? Answer all the questions.
? Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
? Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says
something different.
INFORMATION
? The total mark for this paper is 100.
? The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
? This document has 24 pages.
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? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1
Alex, Gabi, and Riley share some money in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9.
Gabi gets £168.
Calculate the total amount they share.
£ .......................................................... [3]
2
(a) Write 81 as a power of 3.
(a)
........................................................... [1]
(b) Use your answer to part (a) to write (
)
81
9
1
12
4
#
as a single power of 3.
(b)
........................................................... [3]
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3
Bus A leaves a library every 50 minutes.
Bus B leaves the same library every 90 minutes.
Bus A and Bus B leave the library at 08 30.
Work out the next time these two buses leave the library together.
........................................................... [4]
4
Charlie and Taylor are both paid £14 per hour.
Charlie gets a 2.1% pay rise.
Taylor gets a 31p per hour pay rise.
After these pay rises, who is paid more per hour?
You must show your working.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [3]
for more:
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
First name(s)
Last name
Centre number
Candidate number
Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
Wednesday 10 June 2026 ? Morning
GCSE (9?1) Mathematics
J560/06 Paper 6 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
*
J
5
6
0
0
6
*
*2716836310*
You must have:
? the Formulae Sheet for Higher Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
? a scientific or graphical calculator
? geometrical instruments
? tracing paper
INSTRUCTIONS
? Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
? Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
? Answer all the questions.
? Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
? Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says
something different.
INFORMATION
? The total mark for this paper is 100.
? The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
? This document has 24 pages.
ADVICE
? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/4606/0]
DC (ST/SG) 370349/6
for more:
,2
© Cambridge OCR 2026
1
Alex, Gabi, and Riley share some money in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9.
Gabi gets £168.
Calculate the total amount they share.
£ .......................................................... [3]
2
(a) Write 81 as a power of 3.
(a)
........................................................... [1]
(b) Use your answer to part (a) to write (
)
81
9
1
12
4
#
as a single power of 3.
(b)
........................................................... [3]
for more:
,3
Turn over
© Cambridge OCR 2026
3
Bus A leaves a library every 50 minutes.
Bus B leaves the same library every 90 minutes.
Bus A and Bus B leave the library at 08 30.
Work out the next time these two buses leave the library together.
........................................................... [4]
4
Charlie and Taylor are both paid £14 per hour.
Charlie gets a 2.1% pay rise.
Taylor gets a 31p per hour pay rise.
After these pay rises, who is paid more per hour?
You must show your working.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [3]
for more:
