Daily Practice

Higher

7th November 1986

5 questions · 13 marks · Grades 6-7 · 61 question types in this band

1
Direct and Inverse Proportion3 marks
y is directly proportional to x. When x = 2, y = 24. Work out y when x = 8.
2
SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry)3 marks
A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 24 cm and an angle of 70°. Work out the side opposite that angle, to 1 decimal place.
3
Probability Trees3 marks
6 of 10 bulbs in a box are faulty. Two are taken with replacement. Work out the probability at least one is faulty.
4
Capture Recapture2 marks
A capture-recapture estimate is made of the moth population of a meadow. State one assumption the method relies on.
5
The Product Rule for Counting2 marks
A meal deal has 9 mains, 3 sides and 2 drinks. How many different meals are possible?

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