Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
1st December 1999
- 1Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and 6 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given the first was red, what is the probability the second is blue?
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 40 < x <= 60 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 14 cm by 10 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 4Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 15x + 56)/(x - 7).
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 39 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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