Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
25th March 2017
- 1Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 6 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 6/13. Work out n.
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 40 < x <= 50 has a frequency density of 1.2. How many values are in that class?
- 3Bounds3 marks
A car covers 440 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 3 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
- 4Algebraic Fractions3 marks
Simplify (x^2 - 7x + 12)/(x - 3).
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 256. Work out y when x = 3.
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