Higher Plus
5th January 1982
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (6 + sqrt(5))(6 - sqrt(5)).
- 3Proof2 marks
In an algebraic proof, how would you write a number that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 7 in terms of an integer n?
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A cyclist speeds up steadily from 8 m/s to 18 m/s over 4 seconds. Use the area under the velocity-time graph to find the distance travelled.
- 5Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent3 marks
The point (8, 15) lies on the circle x^2 + y^2 = 289. Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at that point.
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