Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 31 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)2)2
Answer: a8 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 12, 24, 44, 72, ...
Answer: 4n² + 8 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (8, 5) and radius 7
Answer: (x - 8)² + (y - 5)² = 49 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:2, if the second quantity is 31, what is the first?
Answer: 46.5 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -1, 17, 27, -17, -25
Answer: 52