Daily Practice

Higher Plus

19th April 1988

5 questions · 13 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 8 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/14. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (6 + sqrt(2))(6 - sqrt(2)).
5
Factorising Harder Quadratics3 marks
Solve 4x^2 - 27x + 18 = 0.

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