Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
30th September 2002
- 1Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 290 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 22 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
- 2The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 3, 6, 13, 24, ...
- 3Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 25, y = 20. Work out y when x = 4.
- 4The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 12 cm, 16 cm and 9 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 12 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
- 5Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/4. Work out n.
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