Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 17 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)3)3
Answer: a27 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 10, 22, 42, 70, ...
Answer: 4n² + 6 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (2, 8) and radius 3
Answer: (x - 2)² + (y - 8)² = 9 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:4, if the second quantity is 50, what is the first?
Answer: 62.5 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 30, -16, 33, 15, 43
Answer: 59