Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

29th January 1997

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 12 cm by 13 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 6/(x + 3) + 7/(x - 6) as a single fraction.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 162. Work out y when x = 2.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 8 cm, 9 cm and 9 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 8 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 7/9. Work out n.

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