Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

22nd April 1999

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 triangle is drawn from the ends of a diameter to a point on the circle. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 12 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 7/22. Work out r.
3
Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 1.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
4
Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(27) + sqrt(48), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
5
Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 2x - 4 and g(x) = 6x + 7. Work out fg(-3).

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