Daily Practice

Higher Plus

5th December 1990

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 a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 12 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 5/33. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 15-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 26 cm by 21 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
5
Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 4x - 9 and g(x) = 5x - 3. Work out fg(4).

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