Daily Practice

Higher Plus

13th December 1979

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

1
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 7x + 12)/(x - 4).
2
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
On a velocity-time graph a car speeds up in a straight line from 4 m/s to 8 m/s over 8 seconds. Work out the acceleration.
3
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that two tangents are drawn to a circle from the same external point. State the reason being quoted.
4
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/5. Work out r.
5
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 2, one 5 units wide with density 1.4. How many values in total?

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