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11th December 1988

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Histograms2 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?

  2. 2
    Bounds3 marks

    x = 190 and y = 168, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

  3. 3
    Completing the Square3 marks

    Write x^2 + 10x + 13 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.

  4. 4
    Velocity 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.

  5. 5
    Vectors 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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