Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

11th March 1995

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 710 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 7 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
2
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (11x(n) + 6) with x(0) = 3. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 25, y = 15. Work out y when x = 4.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 9 cm, 10 cm and 10 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 9 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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