Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 27 September 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Dividing in standard form
Divide: 4.9 × 106 ÷ 2.3 × 106
Answer: 2.13 × 100 -
2. Algebra Solving non-monic quadratics
Solve: 2x² + 8x + 6 = 0
Answer: x = -3 or x = -1 -
3. Geometry SOHCAHTOA — missing angle
Adjacent = 24cm, hypotenuse = 39cm. Find the angle
Answer: 52° -
4. Ratio Mixed ratio problems
In ratio 1:2:2, what fraction is the second part?
Answer: 2⁄5 -
5. Statistics Median
Find the median of: 49, 27, 64, 30, 47, 50, 31, 26, 27, 30, 20
Answer: 30