Daily Practice - Higher Plus
27th August 1993
- 1Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 2a + 5b and vector RS = 6a + 15b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 1/2. A player expects 10 wins. How many games did they play?
- 3Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 4Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 50/sqrt(5), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 5Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (4x(n) + 4) with x(0) = 4. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
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