Daily Practice

Higher Plus

15th August 1965

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

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 66 and y = 49, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
Transforming Graphs y=f(x)3 marks
The point (-6, -4) lies on y = f(x). Write down its image on y = f(x - 2).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 49, y = 35. Work out y when x = 64.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 8 cm, 9 cm and 15 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 8 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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