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30th July 1970

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/5. Work out n.

  2. 2
    Histograms3 marks

    On a histogram the bar for 50 < x <= 70 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?

  3. 3
    Surds3 marks

    Simplify sqrt(80) + sqrt(245), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).

  4. 4
    Completing the Square3 marks

    Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 14x + 14.

  5. 5
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 135. Work out y when x = 5.

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