Higher Plus
24th October 1978
- 1Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (4 + sqrt(11))(4 - sqrt(11)).
- 2The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 1, 9, 23, 43. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 3Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 54. Work out y when x = 5.
- 4Finding the Area of Any Triangle3 marks
A triangle has sides of 16 cm and 8 cm and an area of 45.25 cm^2. Work out the acute angle between those two sides, to the nearest degree.
- 5Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/7. Work out r.
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