Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 14 November 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 + 3.6x
Answer: (x + 1.8)² - 3.24 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 28cm, b = 20cm, angle = 66°
Answer: 255.8cm² -
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: 42, 97, 48, 97, 74, 82, 59
Answer: Mean = 71.3, Median = 74, Range = 55