Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

30th March 1997

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 91 and y = 39, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 0, 13, 36, 69. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 33 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 5 cm, 11 cm and 14 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 5 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 1/3. Work out n.

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