Daily Practice

Higher Plus

6th January 1962

5 questions · 13 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 a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 10 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/15. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 250 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.
5
Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks
Make x the subject of 8x + 2 = y(x + 2).

You are looking at an earlier sheet. Today's sheet is the one that adds a day.

Your run is kept in this browser only, and there is no account.

Any date always gives the same five questions, so a sheet can be set again or shared. All of January 1962, including the monthly compilation PDF.