Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 16 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)2)3
Answer: a24 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 5, 11, 21, 35, ...
Answer: 2n² + 3 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (7, 2) and radius 4
Answer: (x - 7)² + (y - 2)² = 16 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:4, if the second quantity is 51, what is the first?
Answer: 63.8 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 40, -2, 21, -24, -11
Answer: 64