Can you answer GCSE Maths question that has 92% of parents stumped?

As GCSE exam season looms, it's been revealed that some students don't think their parents could pass their exams, with three in ten claiming their parents often don't know the answers when asked.

If you're frequently left puzzled by your Year 11 child's maths homework, you're certainly not alone. A question recently set by experts in preparation for the exam season had a whopping 92% of parents stumped, with only 8% brave enough to attempt an answer.

Fancy giving it a go yourself? Then take a look at the algebra question below, but no peeking at the answer!

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The algebra question, provided by online revision platform SaveMyExams, features a shape with all its measurements given in centimetres, reports the Mirror. At first glance, the question might seem intimidating, but Lucy Kirkham, Maths Lead, advises those attempting it to break down the shape into manageable parts.

She said: "Seeing questions with loads of algebra can be scary but breaking them down into smaller chunks will help you work through them more easily. Our maths experts at Save My Exams create colour-coded model answers which break down each question into easier steps to carefully guide users to the correct answer.

"This question gives you the answer you're working towards, which can sometimes be off-putting as you wonder 'How am I ever going to get there? Don't let it worry you, just try to start with the first step and you'll surprise yourself with how far you can get!

"Even if you don't get all the way through, marks are awarded for different stages of your working. You can always try to pick up some marks and use our model answers to see how you'd pick up the rest."

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