Keystones — Lintel
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 16 August 2025 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Converting to standard form
560000
Answer: 5.6 × 105 -
2. Algebra Factorising monic quadratics
Factorise: x² + 2x - 15
Answer: (x + 5)(x - 3) -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing length
Hypotenuse = 17cm, angle = 65°. Find adjacent side
Answer: 7.2cm -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 1:3:3, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 3⁄7 -
5. Statistics Mean
The mean of 6 numbers is 35. If 5 of them are 33, 37, 31, 31, 18, what is the missing number?
Answer: 60