Higher Plus
22nd March 1989
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 4/7. Work out n.
- 2Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 3, 1, 0.5, 2. Which class contains the median?
- 3Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 25 cm by 4 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 4Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs2 marks
The curve y = cos x° is drawn for 0 <= x <= 360. Write down the value of y when x = 90.
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 72. Work out y when x = 6.
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