Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
5th September 2003
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 2/7. Work out n.
- 2Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 3, 0.5, 1, 2. Which class contains the median?
- 3Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 44/sqrt(11), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 4The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 6, 20, 42, 72, ...
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 144. Work out y when x = 6.
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