Higher
1st September 1961
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 2, y = 16. Work out y when x = 15.
- 2Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent2 marks
A line has gradient 2. Work out the gradient of a line perpendicular to it.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
16 students study Spanish and 8 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 fish population of a pond. State one assumption the method relies on.
- 5Standard Form3 marks
Work out (36 x 10^12) / (6 x 10^3). Give your answer in standard form.
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