Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 22 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 + 5.8x
Answer: (x + 2.9)² - 8.41 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 13cm, b = 20cm, angle = 80°
Answer: 128cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:3 and b:c is 3:5. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 2:3:5 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 71, 81, 82, 46, 57, 46, 34, 46
Answer: Mean = 57.9, Median = 57, Range = 48