Daily Practice

Higher Plus

12th January 1966

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 17 cm by 13 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - x - 56)/(x - 8).
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 36 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 15 cm, 12 cm and 8 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 15 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/4. Work out n.

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