Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 16 August 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: 13, 25, 45, 73, ...
Answer: 4n² + 9 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (5, 5) and radius 10
Answer: (x - 5)² + (y - 5)² = 100 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 7:4, if the second quantity is 27, what is the first?
Answer: 47.3 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 21, 1, 8, -14, -21
Answer: 42