Higher
20th November 1978
- 1Pythagoras2 marks
A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 26 cm and one shorter side of 24 cm. Work out the other shorter side.
- 2Venn Diagrams3 marks
In a Venn diagram, 14 are in A only, 5 in B only, 4 in both and 3 in neither. Work out the probability a random one is in both.
- 3Cumulative Frequency2 marks
A cumulative frequency graph is drawn for 112 values. What cumulative frequency do you read across from to estimate the lower quartile?
- 4Bounds2 marks
A mass is 55 kg, correct to the nearest whole number. Write down the lower bound.
- 5Expanding Triple Brackets3 marks
Expand and simplify (x - 2)(x - 3)(x + 2).
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