Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
13th January 2002
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/8. Work out n.
- 2Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 10-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 0.5, 2, 1, 3. Which class contains the median?
- 3Bounds3 marks
x = 133 and y = 14, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 4Proof3 marks
Prove that the sum of 7 consecutive integers is always a multiple of 7. State the simplified sum you would use.
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 100. Work out y when x = 5.
You are looking at an earlier sheet. Today's sheet is the one that adds a day.
Your run is kept in this browser only, and there is no account.
Recent Higher Plus sheets
Every sheet is deterministic: the same date always regenerates the same five questions. All of January 2002, including the monthly compilation PDF.