Higher
10th August 1956
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 5, y = 25. Work out y when x = 10.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 3. The smaller has an area of 10 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
12 students study Spanish and 4 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 newt population of a stream. State one assumption the method relies on.
- 5Standard Form3 marks
Work out (63 x 10^9) / (7 x 10^4). Give your answer in standard form.
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