Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

10th May 1995

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 17 cm by 17 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 8x + 7)/(x - 7).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 32. Work out y when x = 4.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 11 cm, 7 cm and 9 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 11 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/8. Work out n.

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