Daily Practice

Higher Plus

16th June 1965

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 29 cm by 18 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 14x - 14.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 9. Work out y when x = 3.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 20 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 20 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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