Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

23rd September 2011

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

1
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/8. Work out n.
2
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 1, 0.5, 2, 3. Which class contains the median?
3
Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 35/sqrt(5), giving your answer in its simplest form.
4
Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks
f(x) = 5x + 12. Work out the inverse function f^-1(x).
5
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to sqrt(x). When x = 36, y = 48. Work out y when x = 16.

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