Daily Practice

Higher Plus

4th April 1956

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 18 cm by 8 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + 6x + 8)/(x + 4).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 16. Work out y when x = 2.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 8 cm, 13 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 8 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/7. Work out n.

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