Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

7th November 2010

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 49, y = 35. Work out y when x = 16.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 8 cm, 11 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 8 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/5. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 10-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 2, 3, 1, 0.5. Which class contains the median?
5
Bounds3 marks
x = 55 and y = 30, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

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