Leaving Cert Maths: Number
How often Number comes up on the Maths papers, every year it was asked, and questions to try.
HL Asked on 3 of the last 10 Higher Level papers, most recently in 2026.
OL Asked on 9 of the last 10 Ordinary Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker
FL Asked on 7 of the last 7 Foundation Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker
Quick ones on Number.
- 35/10
- 7/20
- 3/5
- €1.20
- €15
- €12
- 3.48
- 3.50
- 3.47
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(a) 7/20
(b) €12
(c) 3.48
Higher Level
Asked on 3 of the last 10 Higher Level papers, most recently in 2026.
Every paper, year by year
| Year | Where it came up |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Q5 |
| 2025 | Not asked |
| 2024 | Not asked |
| 2023 | Q3, Q9 |
| 2022 | Not asked |
| 2021 | Not asked |
| 2019 | Q6 |
| 2018 | Not asked |
| 2017 | Not asked |
| 2016 | Not asked |
Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.
Ordinary Level
Asked on 9 of the last 10 Ordinary Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker
Every paper, year by year
| Year | Where it came up |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Paper 1, Q3, Paper 1, Q7, Paper 1, Q9, Paper 2, Q10 |
| 2025 | Paper 1, Q1, Paper 1, Q3, Paper 1, Q6, Paper 1, Q7 |
| 2024 | Paper 1, Q3, Paper 1, Q4, Paper 2, Q10 |
| 2023 | Paper 1, Q5, Paper 1, Q9, Paper 1, Q10 |
| 2022 | Paper 1, Q5, Paper 1, Q8 |
| 2021 | Paper 1, Q10 |
| 2019 | Paper 1, Q5 |
| 2018 | Paper 1, Q7, Paper 2, Q9 |
| 2017 | Not asked |
| 2016 | Paper 2, Q7 |
Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.
More Number questions
Number, 2 marks
Simplify the ratio 12 : 18.
- 3 : 2
- 1 : 6
- 2 : 3
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2 : 3
Divide both parts by 6: 12 : 18 becomes 2 : 3. Keep the parts in the same order.
Number, 2 marks
Share €60 in the ratio 2 : 1. What is the larger share?
- €20
- €40
- €30
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€40
There are 3 parts in all, so one part is 60 ÷ 3 = €20. The larger share is 2 parts = €40.
Number, 2 marks
Write 0.0035 in scientific notation.
- 3.5 × 10⁻³
- 3.5 × 10⁻²
- 3.5 × 10³
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3.5 × 10⁻³
Move the point 3 places right to get 3.5. The number is small, so the power is negative: 3.5 × 10⁻³.
Foundation Level
Asked on 7 of the last 7 Foundation Level papers, most recently in 2026. banker
Every paper, year by year
| Year | Where it came up |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Q1, Q5, Q9 |
| 2025 | Q2, Q5, Q9, Q10, Q11 |
| 2024 | Q1, Q5, Q6, Q9, Q11 |
| 2023 | Q3, Q7, Q9, Q11 |
| 2022 | Q2, Q4, Q8, Q9, Q11 |
| 2021 | Q2, Q3, Q4, Q8, Q9 |
| 2019 | Q1, Q4, Q5, Q6 |
Links open the State Examinations Commission’s paper for that year.
More Number questions
Number, 2 marks
What is 25% of 60?
- 25
- 2.4
- 15
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15
25% is one quarter. 60 ÷ 4 = 15.
Number, 2 marks
Write 3/4 as a percentage.
- 0.75%
- 75%
- 34%
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75%
Multiply by 100: 3/4 × 100 = 75, so 3/4 = 75%.
Number, 2 marks
Round 7.68 to the nearest whole number.
- 8
- 7
- 7.7
Show the answer
8
Look at the first decimal, 6. It is 5 or more, so round up: 7.68 becomes 8.