Daily Practice

Higher Plus

26th August 1954

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (8x(n) + 4) with x(0) = 3. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
2
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
On a velocity-time graph a car speeds up in a straight line from 3 m/s to 13 m/s over 4 seconds. Work out the acceleration.
3
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
4
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/5. Work out r.
5
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 10 units wide with density 1.4. How many values in total?

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