Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
18th July 2011
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that two tangents are drawn to a circle from the same external point. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 11 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 21/55. Work out r.
- 3Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 5 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 20 units wide with density 3. How many values in total?
- 4Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 210 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 19 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
- 5The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 3, 8, 19, 36, ...
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