Higher
27th March 1982
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 175. Work out y when x = 8.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 4. The smaller has an area of 24 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
9 students study Spanish and 4 of those also study Art. One Spanish student is picked at random. Work out the probability they study Art.
- 4Box Plots2 marks
A box plot has minimum 8, lower quartile 14, median 24, upper quartile 31 and maximum 33. Work out the interquartile range.
- 5Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £888 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.
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