Daily Practice

Higher Plus

31st March 1974

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

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 140 and y = 94, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (4x(n) + 4) with x(0) = 4. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 20 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 9 cm and 9 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 5/8. Work out n.

You are looking at an earlier sheet. Today's sheet is the one that adds a day.

Your run is kept in this browser only, and there is no account.

Any date always gives the same five questions, so a sheet can be set again or shared. All of March 1974, including the monthly compilation PDF.