Daily Practice

Higher Plus

13th May 1956

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Vectors Proof Questions3 marks
In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 5a + 2b and vector RS = 25a + 10b. What does this show about PQ and RS?
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
The probability of winning a game is 9/10. A player expects 81 wins. How many games did they play?
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-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
Bounds3 marks
x = 135 and y = 13, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
5
Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 - 8x - 1 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.

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