Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
22nd August 2009
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/10. Work out r.
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 30 < x <= 35 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
A car covers 690 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 9 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
- 4Quadratic Inequalities3 marks
Solve x^2 + 5x > 0.
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 24 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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