Daily Practice

Higher Plus

22nd May 1987

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

1
Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 30/sqrt(6), giving your answer in its simplest form.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 2, 0, 0, 2, ...
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 37 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 3 cm, 9 cm and 10 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 3 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/9. Work out n.

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