Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 22 October 2011 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √700
Answer: 10√7 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² - 3x - 12
Answer: (x - 3⁄2)² - 57⁄4 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 18cm, b = 23cm, angle = 71°. Give your answer to 2 decimal places
Answer: 195.72cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 1:7 and b:c is 8:9. Find a:b:c in its simplest form.
Answer: 8:56:63 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 97, 11, 87, 12, 71, 26, 22. Give your answer to 2 decimal places
Answer: Mean = 46.57, Median = 26, Range = 86