Higher Plus
24th November 1989
- 1Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 8-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 2Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 10/sqrt(2), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 3Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 5x - 12. Work out the inverse function f^-1(x).
- 4Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A cyclist speeds up steadily from 2 m/s to 17 m/s over 4 seconds. Use the area under the velocity-time graph to find the distance travelled.
- 5Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent3 marks
The point (10, 24) lies on the circle x^2 + y^2 = 676. Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at that point.
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