Daily Practice

Higher Plus

19th March 1961

5 questions · 14 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 5/13. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 30 < x <= 40 has a frequency density of 1.2. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
x = 39 and y = 29, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
4
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (4x(n) + 2) with x(0) = 5. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
5
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 39 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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