Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

30th October 2002

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 22 cm by 17 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 5, 11, 19, 29. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 36 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 16 cm, 15 cm and 6 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 16 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/10. Work out n.

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