Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
15th March 1998
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 12. Work out y when x = 2.
- 2The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 18 cm, 15 cm and 11 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 18 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/8. Work out n.
- 4Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 10-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 0.5, 3, 1, 2. Which class contains the median?
- 5Bounds3 marks
x = 75 and y = 42, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
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