Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 11 September 2018 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √162
Answer: 9√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 4.2x
Answer: (x + 2.1)² - 4.41 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 15cm, b = 17cm, angle = 56°
Answer: 105.7cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:3 and b:c is 2:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 8:12:18 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 44, 60, 56, 22, 23, 49, 56, 80, 79
Answer: Mean = 52.1, Median = 56, Range = 58