Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 18 February 2019 · 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 + 5x
Answer: (x + 2.5)² - 6.25 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 19cm, b = 16cm, angle = 80°
Answer: 149.7cm² -
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: 30, 25, 32, 24, 88, 96, 48
Answer: Mean = 49, Median = 32, Range = 72