Higher
16th August 1987
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x. When x = 3, y = 40. Work out y when x = 10.
- 2Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar shapes have lengths in the ratio 1 : 2. The smaller has an area of 18 cm^2. Work out the area of the larger.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
18 students study Spanish and 8 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 a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 38. Work out the range.
- 5Standard Form2 marks
Work out (2 x 10^6) x (6 x 10^6). Give your answer in standard form.
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