Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
1st September 2010
- 1Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 + 11x + 24)/(x + 8).
- 2Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^2. When x = 6, y = 216. Work out the positive value of x when y = 54.
- 3Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a triangle is drawn from the ends of a diameter to a point on the circle. State the reason being quoted.
- 4Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 12 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 7/22. Work out r.
- 5Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 25 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?
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