Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 13 December 2018 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √75
Answer: 5√3 -
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 = 16cm, b = 29cm, angle = 80°
Answer: 228.5cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:3 and b:c is 4:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 8:12:9 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 56, 57, 99, 54, 57, 10, 75, 56, 61
Answer: Mean = 58.3, Median = 57, Range = 89