Daily Practice

Higher Plus

4th January 1979

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

1
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(72) + sqrt(72), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 3, 5, 11, 21, ...
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 108. Work out y when x = 5.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 12 cm, 10 cm and 6 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 12 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/7. Work out n.

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