Higher
6th August 1982
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 5, y = 10. Work out y when x = 15.
- 2Congruent Triangles2 marks
Two triangles are known to be congruent because both are right-angled with equal hypotenuses and one other equal side. Which congruence condition is this?
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
16 students study Spanish and 5 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 beetle population of a woodland. State one assumption the method relies on.
- 5Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £192 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.
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