Daily Practice

Higher Plus

4th November 1961

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 830 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 3 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + x - 42)/(x - 6).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 12. Work out y when x = 2.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 11 cm and 10 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 7 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 4 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 2/5. Work out n.

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