Higher Plus
31st March 1968
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 8-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Bounds3 marks
x = 149 and y = 71, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 3The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 7, 20, 39, 64. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A tram runs at 4 m/s for 20 s, then slows steadily to rest over 10 s. Work out its average speed for the whole journey, to 2 decimal places.
- 5Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 5a - 3b and vector RS = 15a - 9b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
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