Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 4 September 2020 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √98
Answer: 7√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 3.8x
Answer: (x + 1.9)² - 3.61 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 29cm, b = 18cm, angle = 42°
Answer: 174.6cm² -
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: 61, 52, 71, 23, 96, 40, 98, 19, 73
Answer: Mean = 59.2, Median = 61, Range = 79