Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 2 February 2020 · 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 + 2.2x
Answer: (x + 1.1)² - 1.21 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 24cm, b = 17cm, angle = 50°
Answer: 156.3cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 3:4 and b:c is 3:5. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 9:12:20 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 95, 83, 31, 45, 63, 22, 88, 100
Answer: Mean = 65.9, Median = 83, Range = 78