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How to find a fraction of an amount | Foundation GCSE Maths
To find 2/7 of 35, start by finding 1/7.
Divide 35 by 7 to get 5.
Then multiply by 2 to find 2/7.
5 × 2 = 10
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How to find the probability of an event NOT happening | Foundation GCSE Maths
Probabilities must add up to 1.
If the probability of winning is 0.35, subtract it from 1 to find the probability of not winning.
1 − 0.35 = 0.65
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How to convert kg to g | Foundation GCSE Maths
A common mistake in metric conversion questions is dividing instead of multiplying.
Kilograms to grams means ×1000, so the decimal point moves 3 places to the right.
0.75 kg = 750 g
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Foundation GCSE Maths | How to convert decimals to fractions and simplify them
Write 0.325 as a fraction in its simplest form.
The last digit is in the thousandth position, so start with 325/1000, then simplify step-by-step by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Foundation GCSE Maths | Reading Coordinates Solution
Across first, then up
x = 4
y = 3
Coordinates = (4, 3)
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Reading Coordinates (Exam-Style Question)
What are the coordinates of point A?
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Fractions to Ratios Solution
Boys = 3/8
Girls = 5/8
Ratio = 3 : 5
Order matters: boys to girls
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Fractions to Ratios (Exam-Style Question)
3/8 of a class are boys.
What is the ratio of boys to girls?
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Range Solution
Range = highest − lowest
Highest = 18
Lowest = 8
Range = 10
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Range (Exam-Style Question)
Find the range: 12, 8, 18, 18, 9
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Foundation GCSE Maths | Form & Solve an Equation Solution
Perimeter of a square = 4x
So 4x = 24
x = 6 cm
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