Keystones — Capstone
Five GCSE retrieval questions · 30 September 2026 · mathsvault.uk/keystones
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1. Number Index law — powers of powers
Simplify: ((a4)3)2
Answer: a24 -
2. Algebra Quadratic nth term
Determine the nth term: 5, 14, 29, 50, ...
Answer: 3n² + 2 -
3. Geometry Equation of a circle
State the equation of a circle with centre (3, 3) and radius 8
Answer: (x - 3)² + (y - 3)² = 64 -
4. Ratio Changing a ratio
In ratio 5:6, if the second quantity is 38, what is the first?
Answer: 31.7 -
5. Statistics Range
Find the range of: -30, 37, 25, 32, -20
Answer: 67