Higher Plus
16th August 1978
- 1Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 4a + 4b and vector RS = 12a + 12b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 1/4. A player expects 13 wins. How many games did they play?
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 0.4, one 5 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 21 cm by 19 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 5Proof3 marks
Prove that the sum of 5 consecutive integers is always a multiple of 5. State the simplified sum you would use.
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