Higher
18th April 1987
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 6, y = 252. Work out y when x = 2.
- 2Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent2 marks
A line has gradient 5. Work out the gradient of a line perpendicular to it.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
22 students study Spanish and 12 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 11, lower quartile 14, median 20, upper quartile 23 and maximum 30. Work out the interquartile range.
- 5Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £504 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.
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