Daily Practice - Higher Plus
Grades 8-9 - exam-stretch algebra, geometry and reasoning.
23rd July 2020
- 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 Sine Rule3 marks
In triangle ABC, angle A is 65°, side a is 17 cm and side b is 4 cm. Work out the acute angle B, to 1 decimal place.
- 3Conditional Probability3 marks
A bag holds 3 red and 9 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given the first was red, what is the probability the second is blue?
- 4Histograms3 marks
On a histogram the bar for 20 < x <= 30 has a frequency density of 3.5. How many values are in that class?
- 5Surds3 marks
Simplify sqrt(12) + sqrt(108), giving your answer in the form a sqrt(b).
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