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1st December 1990

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

  1. 1
    Histograms2 marks

    On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 30-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?

  2. 2
    Bounds3 marks

    A car covers 500 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 2 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.

  3. 3
    Completing the Square3 marks

    Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 2x + 8.

  4. 4
    Velocity Time Graphs3 marks

    A tram runs at 14 m/s for 20 s, then slows steadily to rest over 6 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 = a - 5b and vector RS = 3a - 15b. What does this show about PQ and RS?

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