Foundation Plus
24th March 1979
- 1Changing the Subject of a Formula3 marks
Make x the subject of y = 7x^2 - 11.
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 6, y = 42. Work out y when x = 10.
- 3Pythagoras2 marks
A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 15 cm and one shorter side of 12 cm. Work out the other shorter side.
- 4Probability Trees3 marks
A bag holds 4 red and 7 blue counters. One is taken, replaced, then another is taken. Work out the probability both are red.
- 5Averages from Frequency Tables3 marks
In a survey 6 households own 1 car, 7 own 2 cars and 2 own 3 cars. Work out the mean number of cars, to 2 decimal places.
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