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13th October 1971

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

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 10 cm by 8 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  2. 2
    Proof3 marks

    Prove that the sum of 4 consecutive integers is always a multiple of 2. State the simplified sum you would use.

  3. 3
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 128. Work out y when x = 5.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides 13 cm, 9 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 13 cm side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 6/13. Work out n.

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