Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 27 April 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 3 × 106 ÷ 5.7 × 104
Answer: 5.26 × 101 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 6x² + 11x + 3 = 0
Answer: x = -1⁄2 or x = -1 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 30cm, hypotenuse = 45cm. Find the angle
Answer: 48.2° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 3:2:2, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 2⁄7 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 36, 40, 41, 63, 66, 71, 68, 39, 34
Answer: 41