Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 28 May 2025 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √200
Answer: 10√2 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 3.6x
Answer: (x + 1.8)² - 3.24 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 28cm, b = 19cm, angle = 77°
Answer: 259.2cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 2:1 and b:c is 3:4. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 12:6:8 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 68, 50, 88, 34, 85, 66, 86
Answer: Mean = 68.1, Median = 68, Range = 54