Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 10 February 2020 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √243
Answer: 9√3 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 2.4x
Answer: (x + 1.2)² - 1.44 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 27cm, b = 30cm, angle = 60°
Answer: 350.7cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:1 and b:c is 2:5. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 4:2:5 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 39, 92, 79, 77, 95, 56, 98
Answer: Mean = 76.6, Median = 79, Range = 59