Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

11th June 2006

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

1
Bounds3 marks
x = 70 and y = 43, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
2
Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs2 marks
The curve y = sin x° is drawn for 0 <= x <= 360. Write down the value of y when x = 90.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 29 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 5 cm, 10 cm and 8 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 5 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.

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