Daily Practice

Higher Plus

22nd August 1956

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

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 4, y = 4. Work out y when x = 49.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 14 cm, 11 cm and 12 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 14 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/12. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 1, 3, 2, 0.5. Which class contains the median?
5
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 25 cm by 9 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

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