Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
2nd January 2000
- 1Bounds3 marks
x = 117 and y = 58, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 2Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 4x + 4 and g(x) = 3x + 5. Work out fg(6).
- 3Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 32 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
- 4Finding the Area of Any Triangle3 marks
A triangle has sides of 13 cm and 15 cm and an area of 68.94 cm^2. Work out the acute angle between those two sides, to the nearest degree.
- 5Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/6. Work out r.
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