Stage 1: Maths MCQ 1

This is a SET 11+ Stage 1 Maths practice paper. In the real exam, Stage 1 Maths is a 45-minute multiple-choice paper covering arithmetic, problem-solving, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, and data handling. Select one answer for each question.

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Instructions

• Time allowed: 45 minutes
• Format: Multiple choice — 25 questions
• You may NOT use a calculator
• Show rough working on paper if needed
• Answers are at the end — do not look until finished!

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Q1. What is 3,847 + 2,965?

(a) 6,712 (b) 6,812 (c) 6,912 (d) 6,802

Q2. What is 8,003 - 4,567?

(a) 3,436 (b) 3,536 (c) 3,446 (d) 3,546

Q3. What is 256 x 14?

(a) 3,484 (b) 3,584 (c) 3,684 (d) 3,784

Q4. What is 1,296 / 8?

(a) 152 (b) 162 (c) 172 (d) 182

Q5. Simplify the fraction 24/36.

(a) 4/6 (b) 8/12 (c) 2/3 (d) 12/18

Q6. What is 3/5 + 1/4?

(a) 4/9 (b) 17/20 (c) 4/20 (d) 7/10

Q7. What is 35% of 240?

(a) 74 (b) 84 (c) 94 (d) 64

Q8. Convert 0.65 to a fraction in its simplest form.