Higher
6th April 1979
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 6, y = 66. Work out y when x = 14.
- 2Spheres and Cones3 marks
A sphere has radius 12 cm. Work out its volume, leaving your answer in terms of pi.
- 3Probability Trees3 marks
6 of 9 bulbs in a box are faulty. Two are taken with replacement. Work out the probability at least one is faulty.
- 4Capture Recapture2 marks
A capture-recapture estimate is made of the beetle population of a woodland. State one assumption the method relies on.
- 5The Product Rule for Counting2 marks
A meal deal has 6 mains, 3 sides and 3 drinks. How many different meals are possible?
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