Daily Practice

Higher Plus

24th March 1953

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that OA and OB are both radii of the circle, so triangle OAB is isosceles. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 11 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 28/55. Work out r.
3
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 0.4, one 25 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
4
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (4 + sqrt(11))(4 - sqrt(11)).
5
Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 5x + 6 and g(x) = 5x + 7. Work out fg(4).

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