Daily Practice

Higher

20th November 1979

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

1
Writing a Ratio as a Fraction or Linear Function2 marks
x : y = 3 : 8. Write y in terms of x.
2
SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)3 marks
A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 12 cm and an angle of 40°. Work out the side opposite that angle, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Trees3 marks
3 of 5 bulbs in a box are faulty. Two are taken with replacement. Work out the probability at least one is faulty.
4
Capture Recapture3 marks
30 voles are marked and released. Later 16 are caught, of which 4 are marked. Estimate the population.
5
Reverse Percentages3 marks
A bill is £528 including VAT at 20%. Work out the amount before VAT.

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