Daily Practice

Higher Plus

11th August 1955

5 questions · 13 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 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/10. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(18) + sqrt(32), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
5
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 2/(x - 2) + 2/(x - 1) as a single fraction.

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