Higher Plus
1st January 1987
- 1Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 4a - 3b and vector RS = 20a - 15b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 4/5. A player expects 32 wins. How many games did they play?
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 2, one 10 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
- 4Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(32) + sqrt(98), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
- 5Proof3 marks
Prove that the sum of 9 consecutive integers is always a multiple of 9. State the simplified sum you would use.
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