Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

26th December 2012

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

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 2, y = 50. Work out y when x = 5.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 19 cm, 14 cm and 16 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 19 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 8 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 4/5. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 10-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 0.5, 2, 3, 1. Which class contains the median?
5
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 16 cm by 30 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

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