Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
23rd September 2012
- 1Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and 6 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given the first was red, what is the probability the second is blue?
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 40 < x <= 60 has a frequency density of 1.5. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
x = 134 and y = 107, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 4Completing the Square3 marks
Write x^2 + 10x + 10 in the form (x + a)^2 + b.
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 37 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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