Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 14 March 2018 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √242
Answer: 11√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 3x
Answer: (x + 1.5)² - 2.25 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 14cm, b = 16cm, angle = 43°
Answer: 76.4cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:1 and b:c is 2:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 4:2:3 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 56, 30, 65, 98, 73, 77, 75
Answer: Mean = 67.7, Median = 73, Range = 68