Higher Plus
11th December 1988
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 15-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Bounds3 marks
x = 190 and y = 168, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 3Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 + 10x + 13 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A tram runs at 20 m/s for 30 s, then slows steadily to rest over 4 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 = 3a + 2b and vector RS = 15a + 10b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
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