Higher
19th September 1953
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 4, y = 128. Work out y when x = 6.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 2. The smaller has an area of 29 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
21 students study Spanish and 9 of those also study Art. One Spanish student is picked at random. Work out the probability they study Art.
- 4Box Plots2 marks
A box plot has minimum 13, lower quartile 15, median 19, upper quartile 24 and maximum 32. Work out the interquartile range.
- 5Standard Form3 marks
Work out (10 x 10^10) / (2 x 10^2). Give your answer in standard form.
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