Higher Plus
15th December 1955
- 1Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = a - 2b and vector RS = 4a - 8b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 1/5. A player expects 8 wins. How many games did they play?
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 25 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
- 4Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(27) + sqrt(12), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
- 5Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (2x(n) + 3) with x(0) = 1. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
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