AQA L3 Mathematical Studies

2026 Paper 1

PRELIMINARY MATERIAL FAMILIARISATION QUESTIONS + ANSWERS

A collection of 20x multi-part questions to support students’ engagement with the key concepts and themes within the June 2026 Paper 1 Preliminary Material.

Step-by-step answers also included.

Give your students the best opportunity to familiarise themselves with the key themes by engaging with questions on a range of topics including:

1. Income Tax per year
2. Income Tax per month
3. National Insurance per year
4. National Insurance per month
5. Personal Allowance calculations
6. The Party Factory: events
7. The Party Factory: production of small, simple items
8. The Party Factory: production of larger items
9. The Party Factory: cost of purchasing items, including discounts for buying in bulk
10. The Party Factory: exchange rates
11. The Party Factory: inflation rates
12. The Party Factory: percentages
13. Student Loan Company: loan balances for graduates
14. Student Loan Company: loan balances for students
15. Student Loan Company: monthly repayments for graduates
16. Student Loan Company: yearly repayments for graduates

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