Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
6th September 2006
- 1Perpendicular Lines and the equation of a tangent3 marks
The point (3, 4) lies on the circle x^2 + y^2 = 25. Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at that point.
- 2Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 6 red, 6 blue and 2 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 1.5, one 5 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 11 cm by 4 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
- 5Proof2 marks
In an algebraic proof, how would you write the next odd number after 2n + 1 in terms of an integer n?
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