Higher Plus
8th September 1985
- 1Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 2a + b and vector RS = 6a + 3b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 3/4. A player expects 27 wins. How many games did they play?
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 2, one 10 units wide with density 3.5. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
x = 69 and y = 26, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 5Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 + 8x - 2 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.
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