Higher Plus
8th January 1978
- 1Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 2, one 25 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
- 2Bounds3 marks
x = 120 and y = 46, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 3The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts -1, 6, 19, 38. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 4Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
On a velocity-time graph a car speeds up in a straight line from 8 m/s to 18 m/s over 4 seconds. Work out the acceleration.
- 5Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 2a - b and vector RS = 8a - 4b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
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