Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 28 September 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a2)3)3
Answer: a18 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 13, 22, 37, 58, ...
Answer: 3n² + 10 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (4, 7) and radius 9
Answer: (x - 4)² + (y - 7)² = 81 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 7:4, if the second quantity is 24, what is the first?
Answer: 42 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -10, 28, 3, -15, 36
Answer: 51