Higher
5th December 1952
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 3, y = 12. Work out y when x = 9.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 3. The smaller has an area of 19 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
12 students study Spanish and 3 of those also study Art. One Spanish student is picked at random. Work out the probability they study Art.
- 4Capture Recapture2 marks
A capture-recapture estimate is made of the ladybird population of a garden. State one assumption the method relies on.
- 5Standard Form2 marks
Work out (5 x 10^5) x (9 x 10^-6). Give your answer in standard form.
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