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Question 5

Here is a sequence of patterns made from shaded squares and unshaded squares.

pattern 1 pattern 2 pattern 3

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

[1]

Work out the total number of squares needed to make pattern number 7.

[2]

Sarah says “There are 8 unshaded squares in pattern number 3 so there will be 16 unshaded squares in pattern number 6.” Is Sarah right? You must give a reason for your answer.

[1]

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Sequences (Nth Term) Questions

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Maths
Sequences (Nth Term)

208 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Maths Sequences (Nth Term). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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Question 5

Here is a sequence of patterns made from shaded squares and unshaded squares.

pattern 1 pattern 2 pattern 3

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

[1]

Work out the total number of squares needed to make pattern number 7.

[2]

Sarah says “There are 8 unshaded squares in pattern number 3 so there will be 16 unshaded squares in pattern number 6.” Is Sarah right? You must give a reason for your answer.

[1]

Markscheme

Sequences (Nth Term) Questions

GCSE
Maths
Sequences (Nth Term)

208 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Maths Sequences (Nth Term). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.