Daily Practice · Higher Plus

Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

17th August 2016

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

1
Bounds3 marks
A rectangle is 9 cm by 17 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.
2
Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Write 3/(x + 6) + 7/(x - 2) as a single fraction.
3
Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 12 m/s to rest in 5 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
4
The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 13 cm, 12 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 13 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
5
Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/3. Work out n.

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