Higher
21st August 1985
- 1Spheres and Cones3 marks
A cone has base radius 4 cm and vertical height 24 cm. Work out its volume, leaving your answer in terms of pi.
- 2Probability Trees3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and 3 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Work out the probability both are red.
- 3Cumulative Frequency2 marks
Four classes in order have frequencies 5, 12, 9, 4. Write down the cumulative frequency at the end of the third class.
- 4Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £336 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.
- 5Inequalities on Graphs2 marks
A region is defined by y < 4x + 9. Should the boundary line be solid or dashed, and why?
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