Higher
24th March 1978
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 9, y = 18. Work out y when x = 6.
- 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
15 students study Spanish and 9 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 Form2 marks
Work out (6 x 10^4) x (7 x 10^-2). Give your answer in standard form.
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