Higher Plus
1st January 1985
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (9 + sqrt(10))(9 - sqrt(10)).
- 3The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 6, 20, 44, 78. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A tram runs at 8 m/s for 20 s, then slows steadily to rest over 6 s. Work out its average speed for the whole journey, to 2 decimal places.
- 5Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 6a + 4b and vector RS = 18a + 12b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
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