Higher Plus
7th October 1979
- 1Bounds3 marks
x = 185 and y = 144, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 2Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 2/(x - 2) + 4/(x - 5) as a single fraction.
- 3Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 24 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
- 4The Sine Rule3 marks
In triangle ABC, angle A is 39°, side a is 17 cm and side b is 14 cm. Work out the acute angle B, to 1 decimal place.
- 5Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and 10 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given the first was red, what is the probability the second is blue?
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