Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
27th July 2014
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/10. Work out r.
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 25 has a frequency density of 0.4. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
x = 31 and y = 14, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
- 4The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence 8, 19, 36, 59, ...
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 13 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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