Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.

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27th May 1998

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks

    In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a triangle is drawn from the ends of a diameter to a point on the circle. State the reason being quoted.

  2. 2
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 5/18. Work out r.

  3. 3
    Histograms3 marks

    A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 5 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?

  4. 4
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 23 cm by 14 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  5. 5
    Iteration3 marks

    Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (10x(n) + 1) with x(0) = 2. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.

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