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:

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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