Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 5 December 2025 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Simplifying surds
Simplify: √192
Answer: 8√3 -
2. Algebra Completing the square
Complete the square: x² + 3.2x
Answer: (x + 1.6)² - 2.56 -
3. Geometry Area using ½ab sin C
Find area of triangle: a = 22cm, b = 15cm, angle = 70°
Answer: 155cm² -
4. Ratio Combining two ratios
a:b is 4:3 and b:c is 1:3. Find a:b:c.
Answer: 8:6:18 -
5. Statistics Averages and range
Find the mean, median and range of: 72, 13, 90, 29, 45, 43, 47, 81
Answer: Mean = 52.5, Median = 47, Range = 77