Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

26th June 2005

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 10-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 1, 0.5, 3, 2. Which class contains the median?
3
Bounds3 marks
x = 39 and y = 7, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
4
Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 10x + 11.
5
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 49, y = 35. Work out y when x = 9.

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