Daily Practice

Higher Plus

8th October 1989

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

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 30 and y = 6, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + 3x - 10)/(x + 5).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 64. Work out y when x = 4.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 17 cm, 13 cm and 8 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 17 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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