Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
1st September 2008
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the alternate segment theorem is being proved. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 9 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/12. Work out r.
- 3Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 4-wide bar and a 16-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2.5. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 590 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 4 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
- 5Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 5/(x - 2) + 5/(x + 5) as a single fraction.
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