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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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8th March 2018

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

  1. 1
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 6 counters, r of them red. Two are taken without replacement and P(both red) = 1/15. Work out r.

  2. 2
    Histograms3 marks

    On a histogram the bar for 60 < x <= 70 has a frequency density of 0.4. How many values are in that class?

  3. 3
    Surds3 marks

    Simplify sqrt(48) + sqrt(12), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).

  4. 4
    Iteration3 marks

    Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (12x(n) + 3) with x(0) = 1. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.

  5. 5
    Velocity Time Graphs2 marks

    A train slows steadily from 23 m/s to rest in 10 seconds. Work out its deceleration.

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