Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 22 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 4.2 × 108 ÷ 6.4 × 105
Answer: 6.56 × 102 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 6x² + 11x + 3 = 0
Answer: x = -1⁄2 or x = -1 -
3. Geometry Sohcahtoa — missing angle
Adjacent = 21cm, hypotenuse = 28cm. Find the angle
Answer: 41.4° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 2:4:1, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 4⁄7 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 33, 75, 77, 75, 75, 25, 23, 38, 32, 62
Answer: 62