Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

23rd December 1998

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

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a tangent meets a radius at the point of contact. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/15. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 8-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 5 cm by 29 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
5
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence -7, -4, 3, 14, ...

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