Daily Practice

Higher Plus

31st December 1984

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/5. Work out r.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 40 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 370 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 7 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
4
Proof3 marks
Prove that the sum of 5 consecutive integers is always a multiple of 5. State the simplified sum you would use.
5
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 16 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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