Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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13th May 2012

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

  1. 1
    Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks

    In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that a radius is drawn to the midpoint of a chord. State the reason being quoted.

  2. 2
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 7 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/21. Work out r.

  3. 3
    Histograms3 marks

    A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 2.5, one 25 units wide with density 1.4. How many values in total?

  4. 4
    Bounds3 marks

    x = 31 and y = 7, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

  5. 5
    Iteration3 marks

    Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (12x(n) + 1) with x(0) = 5. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.

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