Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 20 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)2)3
Answer: a12 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 10, 16, 26, 40, ...
Answer: 2n² + 8 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (7, 3) and radius 4
Answer: (x - 7)² + (y - 3)² = 16 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 4:5, if the second quantity is 31, what is the first?
Answer: 24.8 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 2, 34, 27, 20, -12
Answer: 46