Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 19 May 2025 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √128
Answer: 8√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 5.4x
Answer: (x + 2.7)² - 7.29 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 16cm, b = 15cm, angle = 63°
Answer: 106.9cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 3:4 and b:c is 2:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 3:4:6 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 61, 56, 78, 22, 41, 80, 33, 88, 13
Answer: Mean = 52.4, Median = 56, Range = 75