Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
28th September 2018
- 1Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 3 red, 6 blue and 6 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?
- 2Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 30 < x <= 35 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
- 3Surds3 marks
Rationalise the denominator of 14/sqrt(7), giving your answer in its simplest form.
- 4Iteration3 marks
Use the iteration x(n+1) = cube root of (8x(n) + 6) with x(0) = 3. Work out x(1) to 3 decimal places.
- 5Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks
y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 2, y = 48. Work out y when x = 5.
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