Higher Plus
7th February 1978
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (5 + sqrt(2))(5 - sqrt(2)).
- 3Proof2 marks
In an algebraic proof, how would you write the product of two consecutive integers in terms of an integer n?
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A tram runs at 5 m/s for 10 s, then slows steadily to rest over 10 s. Work out its average speed for the whole journey, to 2 decimal places.
- 5Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 3a - 3b and vector RS = 12a - 12b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
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