Daily Practice

Higher Plus

13th June 1956

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

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/8. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 30 < x <= 50 has a frequency density of 1.5. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 19 cm by 25 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
4
Quadratic Simultaneous Equations3 marks
Solve x^2 + y^2 = 289 and y = x - 7 simultaneously.
5
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 2, y = 48. Work out y when x = 4.

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