Higher
30th January 1971
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 72. Work out y when x = 9.
- 2SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)3 marks
A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 25 cm and an angle of 50°. Work out the side opposite that angle, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Probability Trees3 marks
2 of 9 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 11, lower quartile 20, median 22, upper quartile 25 and maximum 27. Work out the interquartile range.
- 5Recurring Decimals to Fractions3 marks
Write the recurring decimal 0.777... as a fraction in its simplest form.
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