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2nd August 1974

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 6-7 · 61 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Probability 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.

  2. 2
    Capture Recapture2 marks

    A capture-recapture estimate is made of the fish population of a pond. State one assumption the method relies on.

  3. 3
    Reverse Percentages3 marks

    A bill is £624 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.

  4. 4
    Simultaneous Equations3 marks

    2 teas and 2 cakes cost £10.50. 2 teas and 3 cakes cost £13.50. Find the price of a tea.

  5. 5
    Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks

    y is directly proportional to x. When x = 8, y = 72. Work out y when x = 6.

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