Daily Practice

Higher Plus

18th June 1978

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

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/10. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 25 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
x = 95 and y = 69, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
4
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 6/(x - 2) + 2/(x - 6) as a single fraction.
5
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 2, y = 16. Work out y when x = 3.

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