Daily Practice

Higher Plus

6th June 1956

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 the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/28. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 8-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 9 cm by 17 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
5
Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks
Make x the subject of 8x + 5 = y(x + 5).

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