MCAS 1999, 8th Grade Math, Questions 29-32

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Question #29

Which is based on the following rule?

First, square the number.
Then subtract the input number from its square.

Question #30

Use a ruler and the diagram below to answer question 30. [Editor's Note: Your computer screen or printer may display this image at a different size than the original image in the test booklet. As a result, your answer may not be close to one of the given answers below. The point of this problem is to understand the use of scale in the map below.]

About how many planks will the rangers need for the trail?

A. 6

B. 24

C. 60

D. 240

Question #31

Which of the following angles measures about 60^o?

Question #32

Which set of line segments cannot be used to form a triangle?

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