√a ÷ √b: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet exploring the division of surds in the form √a ÷ √b, designed to challenge and extend GCSE Higher students' understanding.

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√a ÷ √b: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Higher
A

Fluency & Practice

Calculate each expression involving √a ÷ √b. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Simplify √49 ÷ √7.
[2 marks]
2.
Evaluate √16 ÷ √4.
[2 marks]
3.
Calculate √81 ÷ √3.
[2 marks]
B

Progression & Application

Solve the following problems that involve multiple steps or require applying the surd division property.
1.
Simplify √(25) ÷ √(5).
[3 marks]
2.
Express √(36) ÷ √(9) in simplest form.
[3 marks]
3.
If √a ÷ √b = 2 and a = 16, find b.
[4 marks]
4.
Simplify the expression √(49) ÷ √(x), where x = 7.
[3 marks]
C

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these advanced problems involving surds and their simplification.
1.
Simplify √(a^2 * b) ÷ √(a * c), expressing your answer in terms of a, b, and c.
[4 marks]
2.
If √(x) ÷ √(y) = 3 and x = 25, find y.
[4 marks]
3.
Identify and correct the mistake in simplifying √(36) ÷ √(b) = √(36/b), when b = 49.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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