Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 4 August 2021 · 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 + 5x
Answer: (x + 2.5)² - 6.25 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 26cm, b = 13cm, angle = 58°
Answer: 143.3cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 3:2 and b:c is 1:2. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 3:2:4 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 30, 96, 29, 21, 36, 100, 59
Answer: Mean = 53, Median = 36, Range = 79