a^(m/n): Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focused on understanding and applying fractional indices a^(m/n), suitable for GCSE Foundation students. It covers procedural practice, problem-solving, and real-world applications.

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a^(m/n): Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the value of 8^(2/3).
[2 marks]
2.
Simplify the expression: (16)^(3/4).
[2 marks]
3.
Express √27 as a fractional index in the form a^(m/n).
[2 marks]
4.
Evaluate 125^(3/5).
[2 marks]
5.
Construct a triangle with sides of length 8^(1/3), 4, and 2. Use the grid to draw the triangle and label the sides.
[3 marks]
6.
Solve for x: x^(3/4) = 16.
[3 marks]
7.
A tree grows such that its height after t years is given by h = 5 * t^(1/2). How tall is the tree after 16 years?
[3 marks]
8.
Calculate (64)^(2/6).
[2 marks]
9.
Express 81^(1/4) as a simplified power of 3.
[2 marks]
10.
A calculator shows that 64^(1/3) ≈ 4. About what is 64^(2/3)?
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake: Simplify (100)^(1/2) to 10. The student said the answer is 10, is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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