Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
21st February 2014
- 1Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 7 red, 6 blue and 5 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 2.4. How many values are in that class?
- 3Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 10/sqrt(2), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 4Completing the Square3 marks
Work out the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 + 6x + 12.
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 2, y = 40. Work out y when x = 5.
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