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22nd December 1988

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/5. Work out n.

  2. 2
    Histograms3 marks

    On a histogram the bar for 0 < x <= 5 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?

  3. 3
    Surds3 marks

    Simplify sqrt(80) + sqrt(45), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).

  4. 4
    Quadratic Inequalities3 marks

    Solve x^2 + 2x - 8 < 0.

  5. 5
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 384. Work out y when x = 2.

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