Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
1st January 2003
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the three angles of triangle OAB are being summed. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/5. Work out r.
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 20 units wide with frequency density 2, one 5 units wide with density 0.6. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 22 cm by 13 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 5Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 - 4x - 10 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.
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