Daily Practice

Higher Plus

23rd February 1958

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 188 and y = 40, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 0, 3, 8, 15. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 33 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 6 cm, 7 cm and 8 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 6 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/7. Work out n.

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