Higher
3rd September 1955
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 6, y = 108. Work out y when x = 5.
- 2Finding the Area of Any Triangle3 marks
A triangle has sides of 8 cm and 11 cm with an angle of 139° between them. Work out its area, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Probability Trees3 marks
2 of 5 bulbs in a box are faulty. Two are taken with replacement. Work out the probability at least one is faulty.
- 4Box Plots2 marks
A box plot has minimum 9, lower quartile 18, median 24, upper quartile 34 and maximum 42. Work out the interquartile range.
- 5Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £48 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.
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