Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

1st October 1996

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

1
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (2 + sqrt(6))(2 - sqrt(6)).
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + 6x + 5)/(x + 5).
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 320. Work out y when x = 5.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 17 cm, 15 cm and 6 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 17 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/5. Work out n.

You are looking at an earlier sheet. Today's sheet is the one that adds a day.

Your run is kept in this browser only, and there is no account.

Any date always gives the same five questions, so a sheet can be set again or shared. All of October 1996, including the monthly compilation PDF.