Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 24 April 2018 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √288
Answer: 12√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 5x
Answer: (x + 2.5)² - 6.25 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 22cm, b = 21cm, angle = 40°
Answer: 148.5cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:3 and b:c is 2:5. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 4:6:15 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 16, 85, 27, 100, 46, 50, 23
Answer: Mean = 49.6, Median = 46, Range = 84