Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 22 March 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a3)2)2
Answer: a12 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 12, 18, 28, 42, ...
Answer: 2n² + 10 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (6, 7) and radius 3
Answer: (x - 6)² + (y - 7)² = 9 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:2, if the second quantity is 39, what is the first?
Answer: 58.5 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 22, 28, 38, 17, -16
Answer: 54