Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

25th October 2015

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Proof of the Circle Theorems2 marks
In a circle theorem proof, a step uses the fact that the exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is being found. State the reason being quoted.
2
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 10 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 28/45. Work out r.
3
Histograms3 marks
A histogram has two bars: one 10 units wide with frequency density 1.2, one 20 units wide with density 0.8. How many values in total?
4
Bounds3 marks
x = 138 and y = 71, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.
5
The Nth Term of a Quadratic Sequence2 marks
A quadratic sequence starts 2, 5, 12, 23. Work out the second difference, and the coefficient of n^2.

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