Past Paper Example 1
GCSE Jun 2018 3F Q5
2 marks
Here are four digits.
7 3 4 9
7 3 4 9
(a) Use three of these digits to write down the largest possible 3-digit number. [1 mark]
(b) Here are four different digits. [1 mark]
8 2 1 6
Put one of these digits in each box to give the smallest possible answer to the sum.
You must use each digit only once.
Put one of these digits in each box to give the smallest possible answer to the sum.
You must use each digit only once.
Worked Solution & Mark Scheme (2 marks)
Part (a) Solution:
9, 7, 4 gives 974 B1
Answer (a): 974
Part (b) Solution:
Put 1 and 2 in the tens columns: 16 + 28 = 44 (or 18 + 26 = 44) B1
Answer (b): 16 + 28 (or 18 + 26)