Daily Practice

Higher Plus

26th March 1987

5 questions · 14 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 the angle in a semicircle is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 10 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 28/45. Work out r.
3
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 0.4, one 5 units wide with density 1.4. How many values in total?
4
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(27) + sqrt(3), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
5
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (5x(n) + 8) with x(0) = 3. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.

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