Daily Practice

Higher Plus

2nd January 1957

5 questions · 14 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 two tangents are drawn to a circle from the same external point. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 11 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/11. Work out r.
3
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 0.4, one 20 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
4
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 13 cm by 28 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
5
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 4/(x - 2) + 3/(x - 3) as a single fraction.

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