Higher Plus
5th February 1981
- 1Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks
Make x the subject of 7x + 5 = y(x + 5).
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 6, y = 288. Work out the positive value of x when y = 392.
- 3Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
- 4Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/12. Work out r.
- 5Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 5 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
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