Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs in practical situations

Graphs in practical situations — practice question

The diagram presents the travel graph of a bus moving between three towns. The vertical axis is marked Distance (km), with Seaton at 0 km, Tyneland at 16 km and Wegmouth at 32 km. The horizontal axis is marked Time, running from 11 00 to 13 00.
(a(i))[1]

For how long, in minutes, does the bus remain at Wegmouth?

(a(ii))[1]

State the time at which the bus departs from Wegmouth.

(a(iii))[2]

Convert 96 km/h into metres per second.

(b)[3]

Finish the travel graph.

(c(i))[1]

Plot this journey on the travel graph.

(c(ii))[1]

State the time at which the cyclist meets the bus.

(c(iii))[1]

How far from Wegmouth is the cyclist when she meets the bus?

(d(i))[1]

State the probability that she does not stand on the bus.

(d(ii))[1]

Work out the expected number of times that she stands on the bus.

(e(i))[2]

Find the total number of hours he works in this week.

(e(ii))[3]

Calculate the amount the bus driver is paid for this week.

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