Higher Plus
9th March 1977
- 1Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 4 cm by 7 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 2Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 2x - 5.
- 3Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 9, y = 15. Work out y when x = 25.
- 4Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
OACB is a parallelogram with vector OA = m and vector OB = q. X is the point dividing AB in the ratio 1 : 3. Write vector OX in terms of m and q.
- 5Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 4/5. A player expects 24 wins. How many games did they play?
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