Daily Practice

Higher Plus

17th January 1965

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

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 140 and y = 78, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 4, 15, 34, 61, ...
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 23 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 7 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/12. Work out n.

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