MCAS 2002, 10th Grade Math, Questions 25 to 28

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Question #25

The circle graph below shows the Corbett family’s monthly budget. The Corbett family has a total monthly income of $2,000.

Mr. Corbett received a $100 per month raise. He increased the transportation expense portion of the monthly budget by $100. To the nearest percent, what portion of the Corbetts’ income is now being spent on transportation expenses?

A. 14 percent

B. 19 percent

C. 20 percent

D. 21 percent

Question #26

A company that makes ballet shoes surveyed 200 customers. Each customer voted for one favorite color of ballet shoe. The bar graph shows the results.

Based on the data in the graph, which of the following is the best estimate of the number of customers who voted for "Pink"?

A. 80

B. 110

C. 140

D. 170

Question #27

If the graphs of y = 5x + 40 and y = 10x + 20 are drawn on the same axes, they will

A. not intersect.

B. intersect at (5, 10).

C. intersect at (4, 60).

D. intersect at (12, 100).

Question #28

Let x and y be real numbers with x < y < 1. Which of the following is always a real number that lies between x and y?

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