Daily Practice

Higher Plus

7th October 1972

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 440 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 8 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
2
Rearranging Harder Formulae3 marks
Make x the subject of 8x + 6 = y(x + 6).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 320. Work out y when x = 3.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 14 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 14 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 6/13. Work out n.

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