Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

27th September 2014

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

1
Bounds3 marks
A car covers 310 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 8 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
2
Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (9x(n) + 7) with x(0) = 2. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
3
Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 3, y = 25. Work out y when x = 5.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 9 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 7 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 3/10. Work out n.

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