Daily Practice

Higher Plus

6th October 1990

5 questions · 12 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 a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/5. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 16-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 130 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 9 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
5
Proof2 marks
In an algebraic proof, how would you write three consecutive integers in terms of an integer n?

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