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6th December 1972

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 28 cm by 15 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  2. 2
    Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs2 marks

    The curve y = cos x° is drawn for 0 <= x <= 360. Write down the value of y when x = 180.

  3. 3
    Velocity Time Graphs2 marks

    A train slows steadily from 21 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides 8 cm, 13 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 8 cm side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

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

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