Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
2nd September 2016
- 1Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 4 red and 5 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given the first was red, what is the probability the second is blue?
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 25 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
- 3Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 6/sqrt(3), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 4Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - x - 56)/(x + 7).
- 5Velocity Time Graphs2 marks
A train slows steadily from 21 m/s to rest in 8 seconds. Work out its deceleration.
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