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8th August 1961
- 1Writing a Ratio as a Fraction or Linear Function2 marks
x : y = 2 : 5. Write y in terms of x.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 5. The smaller has an area of 13 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
22 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 Recapture3 marks
10 fish are marked and released. Later 90 are caught, of which 9 are marked. Estimate the population.
- 5Standard Form2 marks
Work out (9 x 10^5) x (9 x 10^5). Give your answer in standard form.
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