Higher
9th October 1981
- 1Parallel and Perpendicular Lines3 marks
Work out the equation of the line parallel to y = -2x + 1 that passes through (3, -16).
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 6, y = 60. Work out y when x = 4.
- 3SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)3 marks
A right-angled triangle has sides 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 3 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
- 4Probability Trees3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and 6 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Work out the probability both are red.
- 5Capture Recapture2 marks
A capture-recapture estimate is made of the fish population of a pond. State one assumption the method relies on.
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