Daily Practice

Higher Plus

6th March 1954

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 4, y = 36. Work out y when x = 6.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 12 cm, 11 cm and 8 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 12 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 8/11. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 2, 0.5, 1, 3. Which class contains the median?
5
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 600 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 4 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.

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