Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 10 May 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)2)2
Answer: a16 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 11, 23, 43, 71, ...
Answer: 4n² + 7 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (8, 8) and radius 7
Answer: (x - 8)² + (y - 8)² = 49 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:5, if the second quantity is 33, what is the first?
Answer: 19.8 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -15, 24, -26, 37, 19
Answer: 63