Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 30 December 2018 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √320
Answer: 8√5 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 5.4x
Answer: (x + 2.7)² - 7.29 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 16cm, b = 29cm, angle = 77°
Answer: 226.cm² -
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: 23, 83, 49, 90, 32, 65, 27, 59, 78
Answer: Mean = 56.2, Median = 59, Range = 67