Daily Practice

Higher

29th May 1979

5 questions · 14 marks · Grades 6-7 · 61 question types in this band

1
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines3 marks
Work out the equation of the line parallel to y = -5x + 2 that passes through (5, -36).
2
Writing a Ratio as a Fraction or Linear Function2 marks
x : y = 5 : 8. Write y in terms of x.
3
SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)3 marks
A right-angled triangle has sides 20 cm, 21 cm and 29 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 20 cm side, to 1 decimal place.
4
Probability Trees3 marks
A bag holds 4 red and 4 blue counters. Two are taken without replacement. Work out the probability both are red.
5
Capture Recapture3 marks
55 voles are marked and released. Later 30 are caught, of which 5 are marked. Estimate the population.

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