Higher Plus
5th April 1988
- 1The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 15, 23, 33, 45. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 54. Work out the positive value of x when y = 96.
- 3Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = a + 6b and vector RS = 4a + 24b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 4Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 3/5. A player expects 18 wins. How many games did they play?
- 5Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 5 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
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