Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 24 January 2025 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √108
Answer: 6√3 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 4.4x
Answer: (x + 2.2)² - 4.84 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 20cm, b = 27cm, angle = 59°
Answer: 231.4cm² -
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: 19, 73, 14, 78, 12, 52, 50, 73
Answer: Mean = 46.4, Median = 52, Range = 66