Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 4 January 2019 · 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 + 5.2x
Answer: (x + 2.6)² - 6.76 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 13cm, b = 25cm, angle = 45°
Answer: 114.9cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 4:3 and b:c is 3:5. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 4:3:5 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 29, 28, 66, 64, 39, 81, 97, 58, 73
Answer: Mean = 59.4, Median = 64, Range = 69