MCAS 2001, 8th Grade Math, Questions 29 to 32

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Question #29

The largest natural lake in Massachusetts is Assawompsett Pond which has an area of 2,656 acres. What is the approximate area in square miles?

A. 4 sq. mi.

B. 7 sq. mi.

C. 17 sq. mi.

D. 40 sq. mi.

Question #30

Use the advertisement below to answer question 30.

Marco wants to rent a canoe from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Saturday. Which of the following correctly compares the cost of renting the canoe for the entire day to the cost of renting the canoe by the hour?

A. It will cost $5 less if he rents by the hour.

B. It will cost $5 less if he rents by the day.

C. It will cost $3 less if he rents by the hour.

D. It will cost $3 less if he rents by the day.

Question #31

So far this term, Calvin has these scores on quizzes:

81, 86, 96, 93, 84

There are two remaining quizzes. What is the lowest mean score he can get on these two quizzes to have an overall mean score of 90?

A. 95

B. 89

C. 92

D. 97

Question #32

Al got an estimate for repairs on his bike. The parts will cost $17.50, and the parts and labor together will not be more than $40. Which inequality shows the possible labor costs, L?

A. 40 + 17.50 ≥ L

B. 40 + L ≥ 17.50

C. 17.50 + L ≤ 40

D. L - 17.50 ≤ 40

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