Higher Plus
13th February 1991
- 1Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 12x + 35)/(x - 7).
- 2Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
On a velocity-time graph a car speeds up in a straight line from 6 m/s to 26 m/s over 10 seconds. Work out the acceleration.
- 3Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
- 4Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 10 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 28/45. Work out r.
- 5Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 2, one 5 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?
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