Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
30th December 2017
- 1Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 3, y = 135. Work out y when x = 2.
- 2The Cosine Rule3 marks
A triangle has sides 16 cm, 15 cm and 6 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 16 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Probability Equation Questions3 marks
A bag holds 5 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 5/9. Work out n.
- 4Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 10 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
- 5Bounds3 marks
A car covers 180 m (to the nearest 10 m) in 2 s (to the nearest second). Work out the lower bound of its speed, to 2 decimal places.
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