MCAS 2002, 10th Grade Math, Questions 33 to 36

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Question #33

The can of corn shown below is a right circular cylinder with a height of 11 cm. The volume of the can is 486 cubic centimeters.

What is the approximate radius of the can of corn?

A. 1.3 cm

B. 3.8 cm

C. 7.0 cm

D. 14.1 cm

The bar graph below shows the distribution of scores on a biology test.

Based on the graph, which of the following is not a valid conclusion?

A. The total number of students tested was 27.

B. At least 5 students scored fewer than 60 points.

C. A total of 9 students scored 75 points or fewer.

D. At least 8 students scored more than 80 points.

The lengths of three sides of a triangle are 5, 9, and x, all measured in centimeters. What are all possible values of x?

A. 4 < x < 14

B. 0 < x < 14

C. 5 < x < 15

D. 3 < x < 9

A set contains the numbers

Which of the following statements is true?

A. The set contains 8 irrational numbers.

B. The set contains 7 irrational numbers.

C. The set contains 3 irrational numbers.

D. The set contains 2 irrational numbers.