Daily Practice

Higher Plus

26th August 1963

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 730 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 15 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 5, 9, 17, 29, ...
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 49, y = 21. Work out y when x = 81.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 22 cm, 15 cm and 12 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 22 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/12. Work out n.

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