Daily Practice

Higher Plus

2nd July 1974

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/10. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 10-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (8 + sqrt(10))(8 - sqrt(10)).
5
Quadratic Inequalities3 marks
Solve x^2 - 3x > 0.

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