Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
28th March 1998
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a radius is drawn to the midpoint of a chord. 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.
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 2, one 10 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A car covers 730 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 4 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
- 5Quadratic Inequalities3 marks
Solve x^2 + 8x + 12 > 0.
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