√a × √b: Real-world Applications

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the multiplication of surds √a × √b, including procedural questions, real-world contexts, and challenge problems suitable for GCSE Foundation students.

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√a × √b: Real-world Applications

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Grade GCSE Foundation
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the simplified form of √18 × √8.
[2 marks]
2.
Evaluate √50 × √2.
[2 marks]
3.
Simplify √32 × √18.
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate √200 × √50.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Show detailed working.
1.
A construction worker needs to calculate the length of a diagonal across a square garden with side length √12 meters. What is the length of the diagonal?
[4 marks]
2.
A piece of fabric measures √45 meters in length. If a designer cuts sections each measuring √5 meters, how many sections can be cut?
[4 marks]
3.
A rectangular pool has dimensions √20 meters by √80 meters. Find the area of the pool.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions based on the scenarios described. Show your working.
1.
A builder is installing tiles in a square pattern. Each tile covers an area of √2 square meters. If the total area to be covered is √50 square meters, how many tiles are needed?
[4 marks]
2.
An engineer is designing a ramp with a length of √72 meters and height √8 meters. What is the slope of the ramp?
[4 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced problems. Show full working.
1.
Simplify the expression √50 × √18 ÷ √2.
[4 marks]
2.
If √a × √b = 10 and √a = 2√3, find the value of √b.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer these questions of different types to review your understanding.
1.
Construct a triangle with sides of √3, √12, and √15 on the grid above.
[4 marks]
2.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x values of √1, √4, and √9.
[4 marks]
3.
Identify the common mistake when simplifying √50 × √8 as √400 instead of √(50×8).
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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