Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

16th December 2014

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 = 3, y = 4. Work out y when x = 2.
2
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 3 cm, 13 cm and 12 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 3 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 8/13. Work out n.
4
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 0.5, 3, 1, 2. Which class contains the median?
5
Surds3 marks
Expand and simplify (2 + sqrt(7))(2 - sqrt(7)).

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