Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 8 August 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 + 5.2x
Answer: (x + 2.6)² - 6.76 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 29cm, b = 15cm, angle = 44°
Answer: 151.cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 4:3 and b:c is 2:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 16:12:18 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 29, 68, 88, 16, 17, 93, 13, 83, 40
Answer: Mean = 49.7, Median = 40, Range = 80