Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
5th December 2016
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 5, y = 144. Work out y when x = 6.
- 2The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 12 cm, 10 cm and 7 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 12 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 1/2. Work out n.
- 4Histograms3 marks
A histogram has four 20-wide classes from 0, with frequency densities 0.5, 2, 3, 1. Which class contains the median?
- 5Bounds3 marks
A block has mass 360 g (to the nearest 10 g) and volume 24 cm^3 (to the nearest cm^3). Work out the upper bound of its density, to 2 decimal places.
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