100 marks · 5 sections · grade-locked (no Grade 2+ techniques required)
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Grade-locked: every question can be solved using the six ordering facts on the lesson page (ascending/descending, compare from the left, more digits = bigger, number line, negatives, less/greater signs). No decimals, no algebra.
Band A
Section — Fluency
Pick smallest or largest from 3 numbers
Q1.From 432, 234, 342, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 432, 234, 342.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 432, 234, 342.
Do the maths. The smallest is 234.
Answer. 234
Answer: 234
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q2.From 271, 217, 172, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 271, 217, 172.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 271, 217, 172.
Do the maths. The largest is 271.
Answer. 271
Answer: 271
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q3.From 605, 650, 560, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 605, 650, 560.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 605, 650, 560.
Do the maths. The smallest is 560.
Answer. 560
Answer: 560
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q4.From 104, 401, 140, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 104, 401, 140.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 104, 401, 140.
Do the maths. The largest is 401.
Answer. 401
Answer: 401
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q5.From 388, 838, 883, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 388, 838, 883.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 388, 838, 883.
Do the maths. The smallest is 388.
Answer. 388
Answer: 388
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q6.From 920, 209, 290, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 920, 209, 290.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 920, 209, 290.
Do the maths. The largest is 920.
Answer. 920
Answer: 920
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q7.From 517, 175, 751, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 517, 175, 751.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 517, 175, 751.
Do the maths. The smallest is 175.
Answer. 175
Answer: 175
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q8.From 369, 639, 396, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 369, 639, 396.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 369, 639, 396.
Do the maths. The largest is 639.
Answer. 639
Answer: 639
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q9.From 803, 380, 830, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 803, 380, 830.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 803, 380, 830.
Do the maths. The smallest is 380.
Answer. 380
Answer: 380
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q10.From 246, 462, 624, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 246, 462, 624.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 246, 462, 624.
Do the maths. The largest is 624.
Answer. 624
Answer: 624
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q11.From 1,435, 1,345, 1,543, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 1,435, 1,345, 1,543.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 1,435, 1,345, 1,543.
Do the maths. The smallest is 1,345.
Answer. 1,345
Answer: 1,345
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q12.From 2,607, 2,076, 2,760, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 2,607, 2,076, 2,760.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 2,607, 2,076, 2,760.
Do the maths. The largest is 2,760.
Answer. 2,760
Answer: 2,760
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q13.From 3,081, 3,810, 3,108, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 3,081, 3,810, 3,108.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 3,081, 3,810, 3,108.
Do the maths. The smallest is 3,081.
Answer. 3,081
Answer: 3,081
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q14.From 4,952, 4,295, 4,529, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 4,952, 4,295, 4,529.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 4,952, 4,295, 4,529.
Do the maths. The largest is 4,952.
Answer. 4,952
Answer: 4,952
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q15.From 5,230, 5,302, 5,023, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 5,230, 5,302, 5,023.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 5,230, 5,302, 5,023.
Do the maths. The smallest is 5,023.
Answer. 5,023
Answer: 5,023
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q16.From 6,089, 6,809, 6,098, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 6,089, 6,809, 6,098.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 6,089, 6,809, 6,098.
Do the maths. The largest is 6,809.
Answer. 6,809
Answer: 6,809
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q17.From 7,541, 7,145, 7,415, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 7,541, 7,145, 7,415.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 7,541, 7,145, 7,415.
Do the maths. The smallest is 7,145.
Answer. 7,145
Answer: 7,145
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q18.From 8,306, 8,630, 8,036, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 8,306, 8,630, 8,036.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 8,306, 8,630, 8,036.
Do the maths. The largest is 8,630.
Answer. 8,630
Answer: 8,630
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q19.From 9,074, 9,407, 9,740, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 9,074, 9,407, 9,740.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 9,074, 9,407, 9,740.
Do the maths. The smallest is 9,074.
Answer. 9,074
Answer: 9,074
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Q20.From 2,185, 2,815, 2,518, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 2,185, 2,815, 2,518.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. The three numbers: 2,185, 2,815, 2,518.
Do the maths. The largest is 2,815.
Answer. 2,815
Answer: 2,815
Watch outRead the numbers by column, not by the way they look at first glance.
Band B
Section — Middle & second
Pick middle from 3, or 2nd smallest/largest from 4
Q21.From 503, 530, 305, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 503, 530, 305.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 305, 503, 530.
Do the maths. The middle is 503.
Answer. 503
Answer: 503
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q22.From 1,360, 1,063, 1,306, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 1,360, 1,063, 1,306.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 1,063, 1,306, 1,360.
Do the maths. The middle is 1,306.
Answer. 1,306
Answer: 1,306
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q23.From 2,470, 2,074, 2,740, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 2,470, 2,074, 2,740.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 2,074, 2,470, 2,740.
Do the maths. The middle is 2,470.
Answer. 2,470
Answer: 2,470
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q24.From 845, 458, 584, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 845, 458, 584.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 458, 584, 845.
Do the maths. The middle is 584.
Answer. 584
Answer: 584
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q25.From 9,012, 1,290, 2,109, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 9,012, 1,290, 2,109.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 1,290, 2,109, 9,012.
Do the maths. The middle is 2,109.
Answer. 2,109
Answer: 2,109
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q26.From 320, 230, 302, 203, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 320, 230, 302, 203.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 203, 230, 302, 320.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 230.
Answer. 230
Answer: 230
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q27.From 515, 155, 551, 511, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 515, 155, 551, 511.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 155, 511, 515, 551.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 511.
Answer. 511
Answer: 511
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q28.From 540, 450, 405, 504, pick the 2nd largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd largest of 540, 450, 405, 504.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 405, 450, 504, 540.
Do the maths. The 2nd largest is 504.
Answer. 504
Answer: 504
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q29.From 678, 786, 867, 768, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 678, 786, 867, 768.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 678, 768, 786, 867.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 768.
Answer. 768
Answer: 768
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Q30.From 1,010, 100, 1,100, 111, pick the 2nd largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd largest of 1,010, 100, 1,100, 111.
The fact. Order the list from smallest to largest first.
The numbers. Sorted: 100, 111, 1,010, 1,100.
Do the maths. The 2nd largest is 1,010.
Answer. 1,010
Answer: 1,010
Watch outSort the whole list before picking — don't guess.
Band B
Section — Compare pairs
Which of two numbers is bigger or smaller
Q31.Which is bigger, 245 or 452? Type the bigger number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 245 and 452.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 245 has 3 digits, 452 has 3 digits.
Do the maths. The bigger is 452.
Answer. 452
Answer: 452
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q32.Which is smaller, 807 or 780? Type the smaller number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 807 and 780.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 807 has 3 digits, 780 has 3 digits.
Do the maths. The smaller is 780.
Answer. 780
Answer: 780
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q33.Which is bigger, 1,030 or 1,300? Type the bigger number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 1,030 and 1,300.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 1,030 has 4 digits, 1,300 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The bigger is 1,300.
Answer. 1,300
Answer: 1,300
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q34.Which is smaller, 2,999 or 3,001? Type the smaller number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 2,999 and 3,001.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 2,999 has 4 digits, 3,001 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The smaller is 2,999.
Answer. 2,999
Answer: 2,999
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q35.Which is bigger, 55 or 550? Type the bigger number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 55 and 550.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 55 has 2 digits, 550 has 3 digits.
Do the maths. The bigger is 550.
Answer. 550
Answer: 550
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q36.Which is smaller, 4,082 or 4,028? Type the smaller number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 4,082 and 4,028.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 4,082 has 4 digits, 4,028 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The smaller is 4,028.
Answer. 4,028
Answer: 4,028
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q37.Which is bigger, 6,060 or 606? Type the bigger number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 6,060 and 606.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 6,060 has 4 digits, 606 has 3 digits.
Do the maths. The bigger is 6,060.
Answer. 6,060
Answer: 6,060
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q38.Which is smaller, 7,250 or 7,205? Type the smaller number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 7,250 and 7,205.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 7,250 has 4 digits, 7,205 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The smaller is 7,205.
Answer. 7,205
Answer: 7,205
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q39.Which is bigger, 999 or 1,009? Type the bigger number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 999 and 1,009.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 999 has 3 digits, 1,009 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The bigger is 1,009.
Answer. 1,009
Answer: 1,009
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Q40.Which is smaller, 5,060 or 5,006? Type the smaller number.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 5,060 and 5,006.
The fact. More digits ⇒ bigger. Same digits ⇒ compare column by column.
The numbers. 5,060 has 4 digits, 5,006 has 4 digits.
Do the maths. The smaller is 5,006.
Answer. 5,006
Answer: 5,006
Watch outDon't just look at the last digit.
Band C
Section — Mixed picks
Smallest, largest, middle from 3, 4 or 5 numbers
Q41.From 123, 132, 213, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 123, 132, 213.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 123, 132, 213.
Do the maths. The smallest is 123.
Answer. 123
Answer: 123
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q42.From 456, 465, 645, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 456, 465, 645.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 456, 465, 645.
Do the maths. The largest is 645.
Answer. 645
Answer: 645
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q43.From 70, 700, 7, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 70, 700, 7.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 7, 70, 700.
Do the maths. The smallest is 7.
Answer. 7
Answer: 7
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q44.From 2,020, 2,200, 2,002, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 2,020, 2,200, 2,002.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 2,002, 2,020, 2,200.
Do the maths. The largest is 2,200.
Answer. 2,200
Answer: 2,200
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q45.From 580, 508, 850, 805, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 580, 508, 850, 805.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 508, 580, 805, 850.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 580.
Answer. 580
Answer: 580
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q46.From 912, 129, 291, 219, pick the 2nd largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd largest of 912, 129, 291, 219.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 129, 219, 291, 912.
Do the maths. The 2nd largest is 291.
Answer. 291
Answer: 291
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q47.From 3,050, 3,005, 3,500, 3,055, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 3,050, 3,005, 3,500, 3,055.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 3,005, 3,050, 3,055, 3,500.
Do the maths. The smallest is 3,005.
Answer. 3,005
Answer: 3,005
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q48.From 6,060, 6,600, 6,006, 6,666, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 6,060, 6,600, 6,006, 6,666.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 6,006, 6,060, 6,600, 6,666.
Do the maths. The largest is 6,666.
Answer. 6,666
Answer: 6,666
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q49.From 4,321, 4,312, 4,213, 4,231, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 4,321, 4,312, 4,213, 4,231.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 4,213, 4,231, 4,312, 4,321.
Do the maths. The middle is 4,231.
Answer. 4,231
Answer: 4,231
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q50.From 100, 1,000, 10, 1, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 100, 1,000, 10, 1.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 1, 10, 100, 1,000.
Do the maths. The largest is 1,000.
Answer. 1,000
Answer: 1,000
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q51.From 7,070, 7,007, 7,770, 7,077, 7,707, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 7,070, 7,007, 7,770, 7,077, 7,707.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 7,007, 7,070, 7,077, 7,707, 7,770.
Do the maths. The smallest is 7,007.
Answer. 7,007
Answer: 7,007
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q52.From 234, 324, 432, 243, 342, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 234, 324, 432, 243, 342.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 234, 243, 324, 342, 432.
Do the maths. The largest is 432.
Answer. 432
Answer: 432
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q53.From 809, 890, 980, 908, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 809, 890, 980, 908.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 809, 890, 908, 980.
Do the maths. The smallest is 809.
Answer. 809
Answer: 809
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q54.From 15,000, 10,500, 15,500, 10,050, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 15,000, 10,500, 15,500, 10,050.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 10,050, 10,500, 15,000, 15,500.
Do the maths. The largest is 15,500.
Answer. 15,500
Answer: 15,500
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q55.From 2,400, 4,200, 4,020, 2,004, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 2,400, 4,200, 4,020, 2,004.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 2,004, 2,400, 4,020, 4,200.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 2,400.
Answer. 2,400
Answer: 2,400
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q56.From 1,111, 1,110, 1,101, 1,011, pick the 2nd largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd largest of 1,111, 1,110, 1,101, 1,011.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 1,011, 1,101, 1,110, 1,111.
Do the maths. The 2nd largest is 1,110.
Answer. 1,110
Answer: 1,110
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q57.From 65,432, 64,532, 65,423, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 65,432, 64,532, 65,423.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 64,532, 65,423, 65,432.
Do the maths. The smallest is 64,532.
Answer. 64,532
Answer: 64,532
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q58.From 80,808, 88,080, 80,088, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 80,808, 88,080, 80,088.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 80,088, 80,808, 88,080.
Do the maths. The largest is 88,080.
Answer. 88,080
Answer: 88,080
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q59.From 27,500, 25,700, 20,575, 27,050, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 27,500, 25,700, 20,575, 27,050.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 20,575, 25,700, 27,050, 27,500.
Do the maths. The middle is 25,700.
Answer. 25,700
Answer: 25,700
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Q60.From 13,579, 13,795, 13,957, 13,975, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 13,579, 13,795, 13,957, 13,975.
The fact. Sort the list first.
The numbers. Sorted: 13,579, 13,795, 13,957, 13,975.
Do the maths. The largest is 13,975.
Answer. 13,975
Answer: 13,975
Watch outFor longer lists, sort them out on paper before picking.
Band D
Section — Grid compare
Compare with a place value grid
Q61.Which is bigger, 5,432 or 5,423?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 5,432 and 5,423.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 5,432.
Answer. 5,432
Answer: 5,432
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q62.Which is smaller, 2,870 or 2,807?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 2,870 and 2,807.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The smaller is 2,807.
Answer. 2,807
Answer: 2,807
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q63.Which is bigger, 6,135 or 6,153?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 6,135 and 6,153.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 6,153.
Answer. 6,153
Answer: 6,153
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q64.Which is smaller, 4,090 or 4,900?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 4,090 and 4,900.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The smaller is 4,090.
Answer. 4,090
Answer: 4,090
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q65.Which is bigger, 7,205 or 7,250?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 7,205 and 7,250.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 7,250.
Answer. 7,250
Answer: 7,250
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q66.Which is bigger, 18,642 or 18,624?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 18,642 and 18,624.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 18,642.
Answer. 18,642
Answer: 18,642
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q67.Which is smaller, 23,507 or 23,570?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 23,507 and 23,570.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The smaller is 23,507.
Answer. 23,507
Answer: 23,507
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q68.Which is bigger, 5,060 or 5,600?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 5,060 and 5,600.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 5,600.
Answer. 5,600
Answer: 5,600
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q69.Which is smaller, 30,801 or 30,810?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of 30,801 and 30,810.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The smaller is 30,801.
Answer. 30,801
Answer: 30,801
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Q70.Which is bigger, 49,999 or 50,000?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of 49,999 and 50,000.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT using the grid.
The numbers. Both numbers shown in the grid above.
Do the maths. The bigger is 50,000.
Answer. 50,000
Answer: 50,000
Watch outFor close numbers, check every column, not just the first.
Band D
Section — Bigger numbers
Order 4 and 5-digit numbers
Q71.From 12,345, 12,354, 12,435, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 12,345, 12,354, 12,435.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 12,345, 12,354, 12,435.
Do the maths. The smallest is 12,345.
Answer. 12,345
Answer: 12,345
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q72.From 54,321, 53,421, 54,312, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 54,321, 53,421, 54,312.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 53,421, 54,312, 54,321.
Do the maths. The largest is 54,321.
Answer. 54,321
Answer: 54,321
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q73.From 27,856, 27,865, 26,875, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 27,856, 27,865, 26,875.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 26,875, 27,856, 27,865.
Do the maths. The middle is 27,856.
Answer. 27,856
Answer: 27,856
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q74.From 13,579, 13,975, 13,795, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 13,579, 13,975, 13,795.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 13,579, 13,795, 13,975.
Do the maths. The smallest is 13,579.
Answer. 13,579
Answer: 13,579
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q75.From 98,765, 98,675, 89,765, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 98,765, 98,675, 89,765.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 89,765, 98,675, 98,765.
Do the maths. The largest is 98,765.
Answer. 98,765
Answer: 98,765
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q76.From 40,800, 40,080, 40,008, pick the 2nd smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd smallest of 40,800, 40,080, 40,008.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 40,008, 40,080, 40,800.
Do the maths. The 2nd smallest is 40,080.
Answer. 40,080
Answer: 40,080
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q77.From 56,003, 56,030, 56,300, pick the 2nd largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the 2nd largest of 56,003, 56,030, 56,300.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 56,003, 56,030, 56,300.
Do the maths. The 2nd largest is 56,030.
Answer. 56,030
Answer: 56,030
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q78.From 70,050, 70,005, 70,500, 70,055, pick the middle.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the middle of 70,050, 70,005, 70,500, 70,055.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 70,005, 70,050, 70,055, 70,500.
Do the maths. The middle is 70,050.
Answer. 70,050
Answer: 70,050
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q79.From 11,111, 10,111, 11,011, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 11,111, 10,111, 11,011.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 10,111, 11,011, 11,111.
Do the maths. The smallest is 10,111.
Answer. 10,111
Answer: 10,111
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Q80.From 65,000, 60,500, 60,050, 65,005, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of 65,000, 60,500, 60,050, 65,005.
The fact. Compare column by column from the LEFT.
The numbers. Sorted: 60,050, 60,500, 65,000, 65,005.
Do the maths. The largest is 65,005.
Answer. 65,005
Answer: 65,005
Watch out5-digit numbers can look very similar. Read carefully.
Band E
Section — Number lines and negatives
Read a number line · negatives · mixed harder
Q81.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point on the line.
The fact. Read the tick labels — count from the leftmost value.
The numbers. The line goes from 0 to 10.
Do the maths. The highlighted point is at 7.
Answer. 7
Answer: 7
Watch outCheck the tick step — it may not be 1.
Q82.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point on the line.
The fact. Read the tick labels — count from the leftmost value.
The numbers. The line goes from 0 to 20.
Do the maths. The highlighted point is at 14.
Answer. 14
Answer: 14
Watch outCheck the tick step — it may not be 1.
Q83.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point on the line.
The fact. Read the tick labels — count from the leftmost value.
The numbers. The line goes from 100 to 200.
Do the maths. The highlighted point is at 150.
Answer. 150
Answer: 150
Watch outCheck the tick step — it may not be 1.
Q84.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point on the line.
The fact. Read the tick labels — count from the leftmost value.
The numbers. The line goes from 200 to 300.
Do the maths. The highlighted point is at 230.
Answer. 230
Answer: 230
Watch outCheck the tick step — it may not be 1.
Q85.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point on the line.
The fact. Read the tick labels — count from the leftmost value.
The numbers. The line goes from 0 to 50.
Do the maths. The highlighted point is at 35.
Answer. 35
Answer: 35
Watch outCheck the tick step — it may not be 1.
Q86.Which is bigger, -3 or -8?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of -3 and -8.
The fact. For negatives: closer to zero = bigger.
The numbers. On the line, -3 and -8 are both left of zero.
Do the maths. The bigger is -3.
Answer. -3
Answer: -3
Watch outIt flips from what you're used to: -3 is bigger than -8.
Q87.Which is smaller, -2 or -7?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of -2 and -7.
The fact. For negatives: closer to zero = bigger.
The numbers. On the line, -2 and -7 are both left of zero.
Do the maths. The smaller is -7.
Answer. -7
Answer: -7
Watch outIt flips from what you're used to: -3 is bigger than -8.
Q88.Which is bigger, -1 or -4?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of -1 and -4.
The fact. For negatives: closer to zero = bigger.
The numbers. On the line, -1 and -4 are both left of zero.
Do the maths. The bigger is -1.
Answer. -1
Answer: -1
Watch outIt flips from what you're used to: -3 is bigger than -8.
Q89.Which is bigger, -5 or -6?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the bigger of -5 and -6.
The fact. For negatives: closer to zero = bigger.
The numbers. On the line, -5 and -6 are both left of zero.
Do the maths. The bigger is -5.
Answer. -5
Answer: -5
Watch outIt flips from what you're used to: -3 is bigger than -8.
Q90.Which is smaller, -9 or -3?
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smaller of -9 and -3.
The fact. For negatives: closer to zero = bigger.
The numbers. On the line, -9 and -3 are both left of zero.
Do the maths. The smaller is -9.
Answer. -9
Answer: -9
Watch outIt flips from what you're used to: -3 is bigger than -8.
Q91.From -3, -8, -1, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of -3, -8, -1.
The fact. Positives beat all negatives; among negatives, closer to 0 = bigger.
The numbers. Sorted: -8, -3, -1.
Do the maths. The smallest is -8.
Answer. -8
Answer: -8
Watch outThe number with the biggest absolute value can be the smallest if it's negative.
Q92.From -5, 2, -1, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of -5, 2, -1.
The fact. Positives beat all negatives; among negatives, closer to 0 = bigger.
The numbers. Sorted: -5, -1, 2.
Do the maths. The largest is 2.
Answer. 2
Answer: 2
Watch outThe number with the biggest absolute value can be the smallest if it's negative.
Q93.From -4, -9, -2, pick the largest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the largest of -4, -9, -2.
The fact. Positives beat all negatives; among negatives, closer to 0 = bigger.
The numbers. Sorted: -9, -4, -2.
Do the maths. The largest is -2.
Answer. -2
Answer: -2
Watch outThe number with the biggest absolute value can be the smallest if it's negative.
Q94.From 3, -3, 0, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of 3, -3, 0.
The fact. Positives beat all negatives; among negatives, closer to 0 = bigger.
The numbers. Sorted: -3, 0, 3.
Do the maths. The smallest is -3.
Answer. -3
Answer: -3
Watch outThe number with the biggest absolute value can be the smallest if it's negative.
Q95.From -6, -1, -10, pick the smallest.
(1 mark)
Read it. Pick the smallest of -6, -1, -10.
The fact. Positives beat all negatives; among negatives, closer to 0 = bigger.
The numbers. Sorted: -10, -6, -1.
Do the maths. The smallest is -10.
Answer. -10
Answer: -10
Watch outThe number with the biggest absolute value can be the smallest if it's negative.
Q96.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point.
The fact. Numbers go up 1 for each tick going right, down 1 going left.
The numbers. The line goes from -10 to 10.
Do the maths. The point is at -7.
Answer. -7
Answer: -7
Watch outNegative side counts DOWN as you go left.
Q97.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point.
The fact. Numbers go up 1 for each tick going right, down 1 going left.
The numbers. The line goes from -5 to 5.
Do the maths. The point is at 3.
Answer. 3
Answer: 3
Watch outNegative side counts DOWN as you go left.
Q98.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point.
The fact. Numbers go up 1 for each tick going right, down 1 going left.
The numbers. The line goes from -20 to 0.
Do the maths. The point is at -14.
Answer. -14
Answer: -14
Watch outNegative side counts DOWN as you go left.
Q99.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point.
The fact. Numbers go up 1 for each tick going right, down 1 going left.
The numbers. The line goes from -10 to 10.
Do the maths. The point is at 0.
Answer. 0
Answer: 0
Watch outNegative side counts DOWN as you go left.
Q100.What number is at the highlighted point on the number line?
(1 mark)
Read it. Find the number at the highlighted point.
The fact. Numbers go up 1 for each tick going right, down 1 going left.
The numbers. The line goes from -6 to 6.
Do the maths. The point is at -4.
Answer. -4
Answer: -4
Watch outNegative side counts DOWN as you go left.
Answer key — all 100
The rule used and the working shown in the paper.
Q
Answer
Type
Working
Q1
234
pick_smallest
The smallest is 234.
Q2
271
pick_largest
The largest is 271.
Q3
560
pick_smallest
The smallest is 560.
Q4
401
pick_largest
The largest is 401.
Q5
388
pick_smallest
The smallest is 388.
Q6
920
pick_largest
The largest is 920.
Q7
175
pick_smallest
The smallest is 175.
Q8
639
pick_largest
The largest is 639.
Q9
380
pick_smallest
The smallest is 380.
Q10
624
pick_largest
The largest is 624.
Q11
1,345
pick_smallest
The smallest is 1,345.
Q12
2,760
pick_largest
The largest is 2,760.
Q13
3,081
pick_smallest
The smallest is 3,081.
Q14
4,952
pick_largest
The largest is 4,952.
Q15
5,023
pick_smallest
The smallest is 5,023.
Q16
6,809
pick_largest
The largest is 6,809.
Q17
7,145
pick_smallest
The smallest is 7,145.
Q18
8,630
pick_largest
The largest is 8,630.
Q19
9,074
pick_smallest
The smallest is 9,074.
Q20
2,815
pick_largest
The largest is 2,815.
Q21
503
pick_middle
The middle is 503.
Q22
1,306
pick_middle
The middle is 1,306.
Q23
2,470
pick_middle
The middle is 2,470.
Q24
584
pick_middle
The middle is 584.
Q25
2,109
pick_middle
The middle is 2,109.
Q26
230
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 230.
Q27
511
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 511.
Q28
504
pick_2nd_largest
The 2nd largest is 504.
Q29
768
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 768.
Q30
1,010
pick_2nd_largest
The 2nd largest is 1,010.
Q31
452
compare_bigger
The bigger is 452.
Q32
780
compare_smaller
The smaller is 780.
Q33
1,300
compare_bigger
The bigger is 1,300.
Q34
2,999
compare_smaller
The smaller is 2,999.
Q35
550
compare_bigger
The bigger is 550.
Q36
4,028
compare_smaller
The smaller is 4,028.
Q37
6,060
compare_bigger
The bigger is 6,060.
Q38
7,205
compare_smaller
The smaller is 7,205.
Q39
1,009
compare_bigger
The bigger is 1,009.
Q40
5,006
compare_smaller
The smaller is 5,006.
Q41
123
pick_smallest
The smallest is 123.
Q42
645
pick_largest
The largest is 645.
Q43
7
pick_smallest
The smallest is 7.
Q44
2,200
pick_largest
The largest is 2,200.
Q45
580
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 580.
Q46
291
pick_2nd_largest
The 2nd largest is 291.
Q47
3,005
pick_smallest
The smallest is 3,005.
Q48
6,666
pick_largest
The largest is 6,666.
Q49
4,231
pick_middle
The middle is 4,231.
Q50
1,000
pick_largest
The largest is 1,000.
Q51
7,007
pick_smallest
The smallest is 7,007.
Q52
432
pick_largest
The largest is 432.
Q53
809
pick_smallest
The smallest is 809.
Q54
15,500
pick_largest
The largest is 15,500.
Q55
2,400
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 2,400.
Q56
1,110
pick_2nd_largest
The 2nd largest is 1,110.
Q57
64,532
pick_smallest
The smallest is 64,532.
Q58
88,080
pick_largest
The largest is 88,080.
Q59
25,700
pick_middle
The middle is 25,700.
Q60
13,975
pick_largest
The largest is 13,975.
Q61
5,432
compare_bigger
The bigger is 5,432.
Q62
2,807
compare_smaller
The smaller is 2,807.
Q63
6,153
compare_bigger
The bigger is 6,153.
Q64
4,090
compare_smaller
The smaller is 4,090.
Q65
7,250
compare_bigger
The bigger is 7,250.
Q66
18,642
compare_bigger
The bigger is 18,642.
Q67
23,507
compare_smaller
The smaller is 23,507.
Q68
5,600
compare_bigger
The bigger is 5,600.
Q69
30,801
compare_smaller
The smaller is 30,801.
Q70
50,000
compare_bigger
The bigger is 50,000.
Q71
12,345
pick_smallest
The smallest is 12,345.
Q72
54,321
pick_largest
The largest is 54,321.
Q73
27,856
pick_middle
The middle is 27,856.
Q74
13,579
pick_smallest
The smallest is 13,579.
Q75
98,765
pick_largest
The largest is 98,765.
Q76
40,080
pick_2nd_smallest
The 2nd smallest is 40,080.
Q77
56,030
pick_2nd_largest
The 2nd largest is 56,030.
Q78
70,050
pick_middle
The middle is 70,050.
Q79
10,111
pick_smallest
The smallest is 10,111.
Q80
65,005
pick_largest
The largest is 65,005.
Q81
7
number_line_read
The highlighted point is at 7.
Q82
14
number_line_read
The highlighted point is at 14.
Q83
150
number_line_read
The highlighted point is at 150.
Q84
230
number_line_read
The highlighted point is at 230.
Q85
35
number_line_read
The highlighted point is at 35.
Q86
-3
neg_pick_bigger
The bigger is -3.
Q87
-7
neg_pick_smaller
The smaller is -7.
Q88
-1
neg_pick_bigger
The bigger is -1.
Q89
-5
neg_pick_bigger
The bigger is -5.
Q90
-9
neg_pick_smaller
The smaller is -9.
Q91
-8
neg_pick_smallest
The smallest is -8.
Q92
2
neg_pick_largest
The largest is 2.
Q93
-2
neg_pick_largest
The largest is -2.
Q94
-3
neg_pick_smallest
The smallest is -3.
Q95
-10
neg_pick_smallest
The smallest is -10.
Q96
-7
number_line_read
The point is at -7.
Q97
3
number_line_read
The point is at 3.
Q98
-14
number_line_read
The point is at -14.
Q99
0
number_line_read
The point is at 0.
Q100
-4
number_line_read
The point is at -4.
/ 100
Answer key & mark scheme
Q
Answer
Rule used
Working
Q1
14
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +3; 11 + 3 = 14
Q2
13
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +2; 11 + 2 = 13
Q3
17
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +4; 13 + 4 = 17
Q4
30
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +5; 25 + 5 = 30
Q5
19
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +3; 16 + 3 = 19
Q6
28
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +6; 22 + 6 = 28
Q7
28
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +7; 21 + 7 = 28
Q8
17
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +2; 15 + 2 = 17
Q9
35
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +8; 27 + 8 = 35
Q10
24
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +3; 21 + 3 = 24
Q11
22
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +4; 18 + 4 = 22
Q12
35
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +5; 30 + 5 = 35
Q13
36
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +7; 29 + 7 = 36
Q14
38
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +9; 29 + 9 = 38
Q15
27
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +4; 23 + 4 = 27
Q16
23
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +5; 18 + 5 = 23
Q17
32
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +3; 29 + 3 = 32
Q18
38
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +6; 32 + 6 = 38
Q19
33
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +8; 25 + 8 = 33
Q20
14
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +2; 12 + 2 = 14
Q21
90
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +10; 80 + 10 = 90
Q22
80
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = -5; 85 − 5 = 80
Q23
48
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +7; 41 + 7 = 48
Q24
14
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = -4; 18 − 4 = 14
Q25
105
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +15; 90 + 15 = 105
Q26
52
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +11; 41 + 11 = 52
Q27
32
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = -7; 39 − 7 = 32
Q28
49
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +9; 40 + 9 = 49
Q29
48
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = -8; 56 − 8 = 48
Q30
73
Linear sequence: continue by common difference
d = +12; 61 + 12 = 73
Q31
31
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 4, d = +3; term 10 = 31
Q32
36
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 1, d = +5; term 8 = 36
Q33
51
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 7, d = +4; term 12 = 51
Q34
50
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 2, d = +6; term 9 = 50
Q35
52
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 10, d = +3; term 15 = 52
Q36
68
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 5, d = +7; term 10 = 68
Q37
66
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 3, d = +9; term 8 = 66
Q38
58
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 8, d = +5; term 11 = 58
Q39
77
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 1, d = +4; term 20 = 77
Q40
78
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 6, d = +8; term 10 = 78
Q41
32
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 2; 16 × 2 = 32
Q42
243
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 3; 81 × 3 = 243
Q43
625
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 5; 125 × 5 = 625
Q44
64
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 2; 32 × 2 = 64
Q45
80
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 2; 40 × 2 = 80
Q46
162
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 3; 54 × 3 = 162
Q47
96
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 2; 48 × 2 = 96
Q48
10000
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 10; 1000 × 10 = 10000
Q49
768
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 4; 192 × 4 = 768
Q50
1250
Geometric sequence: multiply by ratio
r = 5; 250 × 5 = 1250
Q51
4
Common difference
7 − 3 = 4
Q52
7
Common difference
17 − 10 = 7
Q53
11
Common difference
13 − 2 = 11
Q54
-5
Common difference
15 − 20 = -5
Q55
9
Common difference
14 − 5 = 9
Q56
31
Check membership in linear sequence
d = +4; lands exactly on 31
Q57
0
Check membership in linear sequence
d = +4; misses 30
Q58
50
Check membership in linear sequence
d = +6; lands exactly on 50
Q59
0
Check membership in linear sequence
d = +7; misses 60
Q60
33
Check membership in linear sequence
d = +4; lands exactly on 33
Q61
25
Square numbers: n × n
5 × 5 = 25
Q62
36
Square numbers: n × n
6 × 6 = 36
Q63
49
Square numbers: n × n
7 × 7 = 49
Q64
64
Square numbers: n × n
8 × 8 = 64
Q65
81
Square numbers: n × n
9 × 9 = 81
Q66
15
Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1
next gap = +5; 10 + 5 = 15
Q67
21
Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1
next gap = +6; 15 + 6 = 21
Q68
21
Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1
next gap = +6; 15 + 6 = 21
Q69
28
Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1
next gap = +7; 21 + 7 = 28
Q70
36
Triangular numbers: gap grows by 1
next gap = +8; 28 + 8 = 36
Q71
13
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
5 + 8 = 13
Q72
26
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
10 + 16 = 26
Q73
21
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
8 + 13 = 21
Q74
39
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
15 + 24 = 39
Q75
65
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
25 + 40 = 65
Q76
29
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
11 + 18 = 29
Q77
34
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
13 + 21 = 34
Q78
37
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
14 + 23 = 37
Q79
55
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
21 + 34 = 55
Q80
76
Fibonacci-style: term = sum of two before
29 + 47 = 76
Q81
13
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +3; pattern 5 = 13
Q82
17
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +3; pattern 6 = 17
Q83
27
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +4; pattern 7 = 27
Q84
22
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +2; pattern 10 = 22
Q85
25
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +4; pattern 6 = 25
Q86
30
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +4; pattern 8 = 30
Q87
25
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +4; pattern 7 = 25
Q88
23
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +5; pattern 5 = 23
Q89
28
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +6; pattern 5 = 28
Q90
31
Dot pattern: linear sequence
d = +5; pattern 7 = 31
Q91
32
Identify sequence type (geometric ×2)
Next term = 32
Q92
48
Identify sequence type (geometric ×2)
Next term = 48
Q93
25
Identify sequence type (square)
Next term = 25
Q94
15
Identify sequence type (triangular)
Next term = 15
Q95
13
Identify sequence type (fibonacci)
Next term = 13
Q96
71
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 5, d = +6; term 12 = 71
Q97
75
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 3, d = +8; term 10 = 75
Q98
99
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 1, d = +7; term 15 = 99
Q99
100
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 10, d = +9; term 11 = 100
Q100
92
Linear sequence: find term by extending
a₁ = 4, d = +11; term 9 = 92
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