Daily Practice

Higher Plus

20th February 1984

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

1
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 8x + 12)/(x - 6).
2
Velocity Time Graphs3 marks
A cyclist speeds up steadily from 9 m/s to 19 m/s over 4 seconds. Use the area under the velocity-time graph to find the distance travelled.
3
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
4
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/14. Work out r.
5
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?

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