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Daily Practice - Higher Plus

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

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4th July 2021

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    x = 111 and y = 83, each correct to the nearest whole number. Work out the upper bound of x - y.

  2. 2
    Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks

    f(x) = 4x + 5 and g(x) = 5x + 4. Work out fg(0).

  3. 3
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is inversely proportional to x^2. When x = 2, y = 25. Work out y when x = 5.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides of 10 cm and 17 cm with an angle of 108° between them. Work out the third side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Conditional Probability3 marks

    A bag holds 7 red, 5 blue and 2 green counters. Two are taken without replacement. Given neither is green, what is the probability both are red?

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