Daily Practice - Higher Plus
8th March 1996
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is being found. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 7/12. Work out r.
- 3Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 16-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 4Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 6/sqrt(2), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 5The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 6, 15, 30, 51, ...
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