Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
18th March 2016
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 3/10. Work out r.
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 1.5. How many values are in that class?
- 3Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 18/sqrt(3), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 4Quadratic Simultaneous Equations3 marks
Solve x^2 + y^2 = 289 and y = x - 7 simultaneously.
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 38 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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