Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 27 January 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — multiplication
Simplify: x6 × x6
Answer: x12 -
2. Algebra Unknowns on both sides
Solve: 6x + 4 = 2x + 24
Answer: x = 5 -
3. Geometry Converting mixed metric units
Convert 7837ml to litres
Answer: 7.837 litres -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
Express the first part of 4:6 as a fraction in simplest form
Answer: 2⁄5 -
5. Statistics Expected frequency
A die is rolled 36 times. How many times would you expect to get a 6?
Answer: 6