Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
16th October 2010
- 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 0 < x <= 10 has a frequency density of 1.2. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
A car covers 870 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 5 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
- 4Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 6x - 12.
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 256. Work out y when x = 2.
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