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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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11th December 2011

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Histograms2 marks

    On a histogram, a 5-wide bar and a 20-wide bar have the same frequency density of 3. How many more values are in the wider class?

  2. 2
    Bounds3 marks

    x = 162 and y = 93, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

  3. 3
    Factorising Harder Quadratics3 marks

    Solve 15x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0.

  4. 4
    Velocity Time Graphs3 marks

    A tram runs at 13 m/s for 20 s, then slows steadily to rest over 4 s. Work out its average speed for the whole journey, to 2 decimal places.

  5. 5
    Vectors Proof Questions3 marks

    In a vector proof you find that vector PQ = 5a - 5b and vector RS = 10a - 10b. What does this show about PQ and RS?

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