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17th March 1971

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

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 5 cm by 26 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  2. 2
    Transforming Graphs y=f(x)3 marks

    The point (1, -5) lies on y = f(x). Write down its image on y = f(x - 3).

  3. 3
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 16, y = 32. Work out y when x = 81.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides 7 cm, 13 cm and 11 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 7 cm side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/12. Work out n.

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