Daily Practice

Higher Plus

4th October 1979

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 radius is drawn to the midpoint of a chord. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 5/18. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(8) + sqrt(18), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
5
Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 2x - 1 and g(x) = 4x - 4. Work out fg(3).

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