Daily Practice · Higher

Daily Practice - Higher

5th July 1996

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 6-7 · 61 question types in this band

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 6, y = 60. Work out y when x = 8.
2
Vectors3 marks
a is the column vector (4, 5) and b is (-2, 1). Work out 2a - 2b as a column vector.
3
Probability Trees3 marks
7 of 10 bulbs in a box are faulty. Two are taken with replacement. Work out the probability at least one is faulty.
4
Capture Recapture2 marks
A capture-recapture estimate is made of the newt population of a stream. State one assumption the method relies on.
5
Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £192 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.

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