Higher Plus
28th March 1956
- 1Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 0.4, one 5 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
- 2Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 7 cm by 4 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 3The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 3, 8, 19, 36. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 4Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 6, y = 252. Work out the positive value of x when y = 448.
- 5Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a triangle is drawn from the ends of a diameter to a point on the circle. State the reason being quoted.
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