Numeracy
31st July 1987
- 1Probability (Foundation)2 marks
A bag holds 9 red, 7 blue and 8 green counters. One is taken at random. Work out the probability it is blue.
- 2Pictograms2 marks
On a pictogram one symbol stands for 2 goals. A row shows 3 whole symbols and one half symbol. How many goals is that?
- 3Negative Numbers2 marks
At midnight the temperature in Aviemore is -15°C. By noon it has risen by 16°C. What is the temperature at noon?
- 4Function Machines2 marks
A function machine multiplies by 6 then subtracts 9. 33 comes out. What went in?
- 5Scale Drawings2 marks
A model of a lorry is built to a scale of 1 : 20. The real length is 2 m. How long is the model, in cm?
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