MCAS 1999, 8th Grade Math, Questions 5-8
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Question #5
A pair of jeans is on sale for $15.50. The original price was $23.95. Which is the best estimate of the discount?
A. 1/2 off.
B. 1/3 off.
C. 1/4 off
D. 1/5 off.
Question #6 (Short-answer Question)
What does x equal in this equation?
x + 4 = 2
Question #7 (Short-answer Question)
Use the following figure to answer question 7
In the figure above, lines CD and EF are parallel. What is the measure, in degrees, of angle BHF?
Question #8 (Open-response Question)
Terri and Nicholas invented a new game called Mix and Match Clues. These are the clues:
- Clue A: The number is greater than 150 and less than 200.
- Clue B: The number is evenly divisible by 3.
- Clue C: The number is evenly divisible by 5.
- Clue D: The number is evenly divisible by 2.
- Clue E: The number is a prime number.
a. If possible, write a number that fits Clues A and B. If it is not possible, tell why.
b. If possible, write a number that fits Clues A, C, and D. If it is not possible, tell why.
c. If possible, write a number that fits Clues A, B, C, and D. If it is not possible, tell why.
d. If possible, write a number that fits Clues A, B, and E. If it is not possible, tell why.
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