MCAS 2001, 6th Grade Math, Questions 37 to 39
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Question #37
Jamey estimates that there are 9 minutes of commercials for every 60 minutes
of television that he watches. Based on his estimate, how many minutes
without commercials would there be in two hours?
A. 120 minutes
B. 138 minutes
C. 102 minutes
D. 110 minutes
Question #38
Use the ruler and protractor included in your reference sheet and the table below to
answer question 38.
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A right triangle has one right angle.
An isosceles triangle has at least 2 congruent sides.
An acute triangle contains three acute angles.
An obtuse triangle contains one obtuse angle.
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a. Is it possible to draw a right triangle that is isosceles?
- If it is possible, draw such a triangle. Label the parts of the triangle
that make it right and isosceles.
- If it is not possible, explain why it is not possible.
b. Is it possible to draw an acute triangle that is isosceles?
- If it is possible, draw such a triangle. Label the parts of the triangle
that make it acute and isosceles.
- If it is not possible, explain why it is not possible.
c. Is it possible to draw a right triangle that is obtuse?
- If it is possible, draw such a triangle. Label the parts of the triangle
that make it right and obtuse.
- If it is not possible, explain why it is not possible.
Question #39
Jade was invited to participate in a quiz show that has two parts. There are 20
questions in each part.
- In the first part of the quiz show the contestant wins $50 for each
correct answer.
- In the second part of the quiz show the contestant wins $100 for each
correct answer.
a. Jade got 7/10 of the 20 questions correct in the first part. How much money
did she win? Show or explain how you found your answer.
b. Jade got 40% of the 20 questions correct in the second part. How much
money did she win? Show or explain how you found your answer.
c. What part of the total possible money did Jade win? Show your answer in
two of these three ways: as a fraction, as a decimal, or as a percent.
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