Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

7th March 2009

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 8/11. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 60 < x <= 65 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
3
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 810 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 7 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
4
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 2/(x + 5) + 2/(x - 6) as a single fraction.
5
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 27 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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