Daily Practice

Higher Plus

16th February 1986

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

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 2, y = 40. Work out y when x = 4.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 9 cm, 7 cm and 14 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 9 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 2/3. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 30 < x <= 40 has a frequency density of 1.5. How many values are in that class?
5
Bounds3 marks
x = 188 and y = 22, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

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