Daily Practice

Higher Plus

7th September 1955

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 20 cm by 8 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 4x - 3.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 256. Work out y when x = 3.
4
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.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/3. Work out n.

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