Keystones — Cornerstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 27 July 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Multiplying fractions
Calculate: 3⁄5 × 7
Answer: 21⁄5 -
2. Algebra Expanding single brackets
Expand: 9(x + 8)
Answer: 9x + 72 -
3. Geometry Pythagoras — short side
In a right triangle, if c = 13cm and a = 5cm, find b
Answer: 12cm -
4. Ratio Ratio given the difference
In ratio 3:1, the difference between shares is 42. What are the shares?
Answer: 63 and 21 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: 28, 25, 18, 25, 23
Answer: 10