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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 3F
Mathematics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 3 (Calculator)
Foundation Tier
You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, Total Marks
protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser, calculator,
Formulae Sheet (enclosed). Tracing paper may be used.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• You must show all your working.
Diagrams are NOT accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
•• Calculators may be used.
If your calculator does not have a π button, take the value of π to be 3.142 unless
the question instructs otherwise.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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, Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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You must write down all the stages in your working.
1 Write 45% as a fraction.
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(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
2 Change 1500 millilitres to litres.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . litres
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
3 Write down the value of the 7 in the number 57824.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)
4 Simplify 5x + 3x - 2x.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . kilograms
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
5 Write the following fractions in order of size. Start with the smallest fraction.
• 3/4
• 1/2
• 2/3
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(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)
2
, 6 An ordinary dice is thrown
(a) On the probability scale below, mark with a cross ( ) the probability that the
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dice lands on an even number.
(1)
(b) Write down the probability that the dice lands on a number less than 3.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 2 marks)
7 A map has a scale of 1cm represents 5km.
On the map, the distance from town X to town Y is 12cm.
(a) Work out the real distance, in km, from town X to town Y.
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(2)
(b) Write down the probability that the dice lands on a number less than 3.
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(2)
(Total for Question 7 is 4 marks)
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Candidate surname Other names
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 3F
Mathematics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 3 (Calculator)
Foundation Tier
You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, Total Marks
protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser, calculator,
Formulae Sheet (enclosed). Tracing paper may be used.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• You must show all your working.
Diagrams are NOT accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
•• Calculators may be used.
If your calculator does not have a π button, take the value of π to be 3.142 unless
the question instructs otherwise.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
, Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
You must write down all the stages in your working.
1 Write 45% as a fraction.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
2 Change 1500 millilitres to litres.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . litres
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
3 Write down the value of the 7 in the number 57824.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)
4 Simplify 5x + 3x - 2x.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . kilograms
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
5 Write the following fractions in order of size. Start with the smallest fraction.
• 3/4
• 1/2
• 2/3
............................................................................................................
(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)
2
, 6 An ordinary dice is thrown
(a) On the probability scale below, mark with a cross ( ) the probability that the
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dice lands on an even number.
(1)
(b) Write down the probability that the dice lands on a number less than 3.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 2 marks)
7 A map has a scale of 1cm represents 5km.
On the map, the distance from town X to town Y is 12cm.
(a) Work out the real distance, in km, from town X to town Y.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)
(b) Write down the probability that the dice lands on a number less than 3.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)
(Total for Question 7 is 4 marks)
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