Daily Practice

Higher Plus

2nd August 1958

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/15. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 0.4. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 240 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 5 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
4
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 3x - 28)/(x + 4).
5
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 21 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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