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7th August 1987

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Histograms2 marks

    On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 16-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?

  2. 2
    Surds3 marks

    Rationalise the denominator of 15/sqrt(5), giving your answer in its simplest form.

  3. 3
    Proof2 marks

    In an algebraic proof, how would you write two consecutive odd numbers in terms of an integer n?

  4. 4
    Velocity Time Graphs3 marks

    A cyclist speeds up steadily from 10 m/s to 17 m/s over 8 seconds. Use the area under the velocity-time graph to find the distance travelled.

  5. 5
    Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent3 marks

    The point (5, 12) lies on the circle x^2 + y^2 = 169. Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at that point.

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