Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
25th September 2015
- 1Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that two tangents are drawn to a circle from the same external point. State the reason being quoted.
- 2Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 7 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 2/7. Work out r.
- 3Histograms2 marks
On a histogram, a 10-wide bar and a 30-wide bar have the same frequency density of 2. How many more values are in the wider class?
- 4Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 132/sqrt(11), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 5The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence3 marks
Work out the nth term of the quadratic sequence -1, 5, 13, 23, ...
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