Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 11 August 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)2)3
Answer: a24 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 9, 21, 41, 69, ...
Answer: 4n² + 5 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (2, 3) and radius 6
Answer: (x - 2)² + (y - 3)² = 36 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 3:5, if the second quantity is 39, what is the first?
Answer: 23.4 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 16, 41, 21, -12, 22
Answer: 53