Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 8 February 2022 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √288
Answer: 12√2 -
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 = 23cm, b = 25cm, angle = 70°
Answer: 270.2cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:3 and b:c is 2:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 8:12:18 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 59, 88, 27, 22, 67, 11, 75
Answer: Mean = 49.9, Median = 59, Range = 77