Higher
28th November 1989
- 1Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)3 marks
Two similar solids have lengths in the ratio 1 : 2. The larger has a volume of 40 cm^3. Work out the volume of the smaller.
- 2Probability Trees3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and 3 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Work out the probability both are red.
- 3Capture Recapture3 marks
60 newts are marked and released. Later 49 are caught, of which 7 are marked. Estimate the population.
- 4Bounds2 marks
A mass is 22.7 kg, correct to 1 decimal place. Write down the lower bound.
- 5Drawing Other Graphs: Cubic/Reciprocal2 marks
For the curve y = 55/x, work out y when x = -5, and write down the equation of its vertical asymptote.
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