Finding the Original Value Worksheet | KS3–GCSE Maths Percentages | Reverse Percentage Practice with

Help students master one of the most commonly misunderstood percentage skills with this Finding the Original Value worksheet, perfect for KS3, GCSE Foundation, Functional Skills and revision sessions.
This resource teaches learners how to work backwards from a percentage increase or decrease to find the original value—a topic many students struggle with until they learn the simple divide-by-decimal method.

The worksheet begins with clear, student-friendly worked examples showing how to identify the remaining percentage, convert it into a decimal, and divide to find the original amount. These examples model the exact steps needed for exam success.

Learners then apply the method to a full set of realistic exam-style questions, including discounts, VAT, mark-ups, depreciation, sale prices and increases in value. An answer sheet is included, making this activity ideal for independent work, homework, retrieval practice or intervention.

What’s Included

◆ Two worked examples with clear steps
◆ Reverse-percentage questions involving discounts, VAT, increases and decreases
◆ Mixture of context-based problems to build confidence
◆ Full answer sheet for every question
◆ Print-ready, low-prep worksheet for classroom or home use

Why Teachers Love It

✔ Teaches a tricky concept with a simple, consistent method
✔ Ideal for GCSE Foundation revision and Functional Skills
✔ Provides plenty of practice for mastering reverse percentages
✔ Saves planning time with ready-made questions and answers

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