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## MTEL General Curriculum Mathematics Practice

 Question 1

#### It is too high by a factor of 100

Question 1 Explanation:
Topics: Estimation, Scientific Notation in the real world (Objective 0016).
 Question 2

#### Each individual cube that makes up the rectangular solid depicted below has 6 inch sides.  What is the surface area of the solid in square feet?

 A $$\large 11\text{ f}{{\text{t}}^{2}}$$Hint: Check your units and make sure you're using feet and inches consistently. B $$\large 16.5\text{ f}{{\text{t}}^{2}}$$Hint: Each square has surface area $$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac {1}{2}=\dfrac {1}{4}$$ sq feet. There are 9 squares on the top and bottom, and 12 on each of 4 sides, for a total of 66 squares. 66 squares $$\times \dfrac {1}{4}$$ sq feet/square =16.5 sq feet. C $$\large 66\text{ f}{{\text{t}}^{2}}$$Hint: The area of each square is not 1. D $$\large 2376\text{ f}{{\text{t}}^{2}}$$Hint: Read the question more carefully -- the answer is supposed to be in sq feet, not sq inches.
Question 2 Explanation:
Topics: Use unit conversions to solve measurement problems, and derive and use formulas for calculating surface areas of geometric shapes and figures (Objective 0023).
 Question 3

#### Intercept = 0.4 cm, Slope = 125 cm/page

Hint:
This would mean that each page of the book was 125 cm thick.

#### Intercept =0.4 cm, Slope = $$\dfrac{1}{125}$$cm/page

Hint:
The intercept is how thick the book would be with no pages in it. The slope is how much 1 extra page adds to the thickness of the book.

#### Intercept = 125 cm, Slope = 0.4 cm

Hint:
This would mean that with no pages in the book, it would be 125 cm thick.

#### Intercept = $$\dfrac{1}{125}$$cm, Slope = 0.4 pages/cm

Hint:
This would mean that each new page of the book made it 0.4 cm thicker.
Question 3 Explanation:
Topic: Interpret the meaning of the slope and the intercepts of a linear equation that models a real-world situation (Objective 0022).
 Question 4

#### Which of the following is a correct equation for the graph of the line depicted above?

 A $$\large y=-\dfrac{1}{2}x+2$$Hint: The slope is -1/2 and the y-intercept is 2. You can also try just plugging in points. For example, this is the only choice that gives y=1 when x=2. B $$\large 4x=2y$$Hint: This line goes through (0,0); the graph above does not. C $$\large y=x+2$$Hint: The line pictured has negative slope. D $$\large y=-x+2$$Hint: Try plugging x=4 into this equation and see if that point is on the graph above.
Question 4 Explanation:
Topic: Find a linear equation that represents a graph (Objective 0022).
 Question 5

#### 23 flats, 4 rods, 7 little cubes

Hint:
Be sure you read the question carefully: 2300+40+7=2347

#### 2 large cubes, 3 flats, 47 rods

Hint:
2000+300+470 $$\neq$$ 2347

#### 2 large cubes, 34 rods, 7 little cubes

Hint:
Be sure you read the question carefully: 2000+340+7=2347

#### 2 large cubes, 3 flats, 4 rods, 7 little cubes

Hint:
Be sure you read the question carefully: 2000+300+40+7=2347
Question 5 Explanation:
Topic: Place Value (Objective 0016)
 Question 6

#### Which of the equations below could best be used to explain why the children€™s conjecture is correct?

 A $$\large 8x+16x=9x+15x$$Hint: What would x represent in this case? Make sure you can describe in words what x represents. B $$\large x+(x+2)=(x+1)+(x+1)$$Hint: What would x represent in this case? Make sure you can describe in words what x represents. C $$\large x+(x+8)=(x+1)+(x+7)$$Hint: x is the number in the top left square, x+8 is one below and to the right, x+1 is to the right of x, and x+7 is below x. D $$\large x+8+16=x+9+15$$Hint: What would x represent in this case? Make sure you can describe in words what x represents.
Question 6 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and apply the concepts of variable, equality, and equation to express relationships algebraically (Objective 0020).
 Question 7

#### An equiangular triangle that is not equilateral.

Hint:
The AAA property of triangles states that all triangles with corresponding angles congruent are similar. Thus all triangles with three equal angles are similar, and are equilateral.

#### An equiangular quadrilateral that is not equilateral.

Hint:
A rectangle is equiangular (all angles the same measure), but if it's not a square, it's not equilateral (all sides the same length).

#### An equilateral quadrilateral that is not equiangular.

Hint:
This rhombus has equal sides, but it doesn't have equal angles:

#### An equiangular hexagon that is not equilateral.

Hint:
This hexagon has equal angles, but it doesn't have equal sides:
Question 7 Explanation:
Topic: Classify and analyze polygons using attributes of sides and angles (Objective 0024).
 Question 8

#### 4 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper, and fold where you think the lines of reflective symmetry are (or put a mirror there). Do things line up as you thought they would?

#### 2 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper, and fold where you think the lines of reflective symmetry are (or put a mirror there). Do things line up as you thought they would?

#### 0 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
The intersection of the diagonals is a center of rotational symmetry. There are no lines of reflective symmetry, although many people get confused about this fact (best to play with hands on examples to get a feel). Just fyi, the letter S also has rotational, but not reflective symmetry, and it's one that kids often write backwards.

#### 2 lines of reflective symmetry, 0 centers of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper. Trace onto another sheet of paper. See if there's a way to rotate the cut out shape (less than a complete turn) so that it fits within the outlines again.
Question 8 Explanation:
Topic: Analyze geometric transformations (e.g., translations, rotations, reflections, dilations); relate them to concepts of symmetry (Objective 0024).
 Question 9

#### The speed of sound in dry air at 68 degrees F is 343.2 meters per second.  Which of the expressions below could be used to compute the number of kilometers that a sound wave travels in 10 minutes (in dry air at 68 degrees F)?

 A $$\large 343.2\times 60\times 10$$Hint: In kilometers, not meters. B $$\large 343.2\times 60\times 10\times \dfrac{1}{1000}$$Hint: Units are meters/sec $$\times$$ seconds/minute $$\times$$ minutes $$\times$$ kilometers/meter, and the answer is in kilometers. C $$\large 343.2\times \dfrac{1}{60}\times 10$$Hint: Include units and make sure answer is in kilometers. D $$\large 343.2\times \dfrac{1}{60}\times 10\times \dfrac{1}{1000}$$Hint: Include units and make sure answer is in kilometers.
Question 9 Explanation:
Topic: Use unit conversions and dimensional analysis to solve measurement problems (Objective 0023).
 Question 10

#### 2,000

Hint:
The answer is bigger than 7,000.

#### 20,000

Hint:
Estimate 896/216 first.

#### 3,000

Hint:
The answer is bigger than 7,000.

#### 30,000

Hint:
$$\dfrac{896}{216} \approx 4$$ and $$7154 \times 4$$ is over 28,000, so this answer is closest.
Question 10 Explanation:
Topics: Estimation, simplifying fractions (Objective 0016, overlaps with other objectives).
 Question 11

#### Which of the following nets will not fold into a cube?

 A Hint: If you have trouble visualizing, cut them out and fold (during the test, you can tear paper to approximate). B C Hint: If you have trouble visualizing, cut them out and fold (during the test, you can tear paper to approximate). D Hint: If you have trouble visualizing, cut them out and fold (during the test, you can tear paper to approximate).
Question 11 Explanation:
Topic: Match three-dimensional figures and their two-dimensional representations (e.g., nets, projections, perspective drawings) (Objective 0024).
 Question 12

#### I, II, and III

Hint:
The integers are ...-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ....
Question 12 Explanation:
Topic: Characteristics of Integers (Objective 0016)
 Question 13

#### An above-ground swimming pool is in the shape of a regular hexagonal prism, is one meter high, and holds 65 cubic meters of water.  A second pool has a base that is also a regular hexagon, but with sides twice as long as the sides in the first pool.  This second pool is also one meter high.  How much water will the second pool hold?

 A $$\large 65\text{ }{{\text{m}}^{3}}$$Hint: A bigger pool would hold more water. B $$\large 65\cdot 2\text{ }{{\text{m}}^{3}}$$Hint: Try a simpler example, say doubling the sides of the base of a 1 x 1 x 1 cube. C $$\large 65\cdot 4\text{ }{{\text{m}}^{3}}$$Hint: If we think of the pool as filled with 1 x 1 x 1 cubes (and some fractions of cubes), then scaling to the larger pool changes each 1 x 1 x 1 cube to a 2 x 2 x 1 prism, or multiplies volume by 4. D $$\large 65\cdot 8\text{ }{{\text{m}}^{3}}$$Hint: Try a simpler example, say doubling the sides of the base of a 1 x 1 x 1 cube.
Question 13 Explanation:
Topic: Determine how the characteristics (e.g., area, volume) of geometric figures and shapes are affected by changes in their dimensions (Objective 0023).
 Question 14

#### The expression $$\large{{8}^{3}}\cdot {{2}^{-10}}$$ is equal to which of the following?

 A $$\large 2$$Hint: Write $$8^3$$ as a power of 2. B $$\large \dfrac{1}{2}$$Hint: $$8^3 \cdot {2}^{-10}={(2^3)}^3 \cdot {2}^{-10}$$ =$$2^9 \cdot {2}^{-10} =2^{-1}$$ C $$\large 16$$Hint: Write $$8^3$$ as a power of 2. D $$\large \dfrac{1}{16}$$Hint: Write $$8^3$$ as a power of 2.
Question 14 Explanation:
Topic: Laws of Exponents (Objective 0019).
 Question 15

#### What is the perimeter of the window glass?

 A $$\large 3x+\dfrac{\pi x}{2}$$Hint: By definition, $$\pi$$ is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; thus the circumference is $$\pi d$$. Since we have a semi-circle, its perimeter is $$\dfrac{1}{2} \pi x$$. Only 3 sides of the square contribute to the perimeter. B $$\large 3x+2\pi x$$Hint: Make sure you know how to find the circumference of a circle. C $$\large 3x+\pi x$$Hint: Remember it's a semi-circle, not a circle. D $$\large 4x+2\pi x$$Hint: Only 3 sides of the square contribute to the perimeter.
Question 15 Explanation:
Topic: Derive and use formulas for calculating the lengths, perimeters, areas, volumes, and surface areas of geometric shapes and figures (Objective 0023).
 Question 16

#### A

Hint:
Rise is more than 30 inches.

#### B

Hint:
Run is almost 24 feet, so rise can be almost 2 feet.

#### C

Hint:
Run is 12 feet, so rise can be at most 1 foot.

#### D

Hint:
Slope is 1:10 -- too steep.
Question 16 Explanation:
Topic: Interpret meaning of slope in a real world situation (Objective 0022).
 Question 17

#### A car is traveling at 60 miles per hour.  Which of the expressions below could be used to compute how many feet the car travels in 1 second?  Note that 1 mile = 5,280 feet.

 A $$\large 60\dfrac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}\cdot 5280\dfrac{\text{feet}}{\text{mile}}\cdot 60\dfrac{\text{minutes}}{\text{hour}}\cdot 60\dfrac{\text{seconds}}{\text{minute}}$$Hint: This answer is not in feet/second. B $$\large 60\dfrac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}\cdot 5280\dfrac{\text{feet}}{\text{mile}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{60}\dfrac{\text{hour}}{\text{minutes}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{60}\dfrac{\text{minute}}{\text{seconds}}$$Hint: This is the only choice where the answer is in feet per second and the unit conversions are correct. C $$\large 60\dfrac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{5280}\dfrac{\text{foot}}{\text{miles}}\cdot 60\dfrac{\text{hours}}{\text{minute}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{60}\dfrac{\text{minute}}{\text{seconds}}$$Hint: Are there really 60 hours in a minute? D $$\large 60\dfrac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{5280}\dfrac{\text{mile}}{\text{feet}}\cdot 60\dfrac{\text{minutes}}{\text{hour}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{60}\dfrac{\text{minute}}{\text{seconds}}$$Hint: This answer is not in feet/second.
Question 17 Explanation:
Topic: Use unit conversions and dimensional analysis to solve measurement problems (Objective 0023).
 Question 18

#### The commutative property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
The commutative property is $$a+b=b+a$$ or $$ab=ba$$.

#### The associative property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
The associative property is $$a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c$$ or $$a \times (b \times c)=(a \times b) \times c$$.

#### The distributive property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
$$(x+3)(x+3)=x(x+3)+3(x+3)$$=$$x^2+3x+3x+9.$$
Question 18 Explanation:
Topic: Justify algebraic manipulations by application of the properties of equality, the order of operations, the number properties, and the order properties (Objective 0020).
 Question 19

#### What is the greatest common factor of 540 and 216?

 A $$\large{{2}^{2}}\cdot {{3}^{3}}$$Hint: One way to solve this is to factor both numbers: $$540=2^2 \cdot 3^3 \cdot 5$$ and $$216=2^3 \cdot 3^3$$. Then take the smaller power for each prime that is a factor of both numbers. B $$\large2\cdot 3$$Hint: This is a common factor of both numbers, but it's not the greatest common factor. C $$\large{{2}^{3}}\cdot {{3}^{3}}$$Hint: $$2^3 = 8$$ is not a factor of 540. D $$\large{{2}^{2}}\cdot {{3}^{2}}$$Hint: This is a common factor of both numbers, but it's not the greatest common factor.
Question 19 Explanation:
Topic: Find the greatest common factor of a set of numbers (Objective 0018).
 Question 20

#### The result is always the number that you started with! Suppose you start by picking N. Which of the equations below best demonstrates that the result after Step 6 is also N?

 A $$\large N*2+20*5-100\div 10=N$$Hint: Use parentheses or else order of operations is off. B $$\large \left( \left( 2*N+20 \right)*5-100 \right)\div 10=N$$ C $$\large \left( N+N+20 \right)*5-100\div 10=N$$Hint: With this answer you would subtract 10, instead of subtracting 100 and then dividing by 10. D $$\large \left( \left( \left( N\div 10 \right)-100 \right)*5+20 \right)*2=N$$Hint: This answer is quite backwards.
Question 20 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and apply the concepts of variable, function, equality, and equation to express relationships algebraically (Objective 0020).
 Question 21

#### A solution requires 4 ml of saline for every 7 ml of medicine. How much saline would be required for 50 ml of medicine?

 A $$\large 28 \dfrac{4}{7}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. The extra ml of saline requires 4 ml saline/ 7 ml medicine = 4/7 ml saline per 1 ml medicine. B $$\large 28 \dfrac{1}{4}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require? C $$\large 28 \dfrac{1}{7}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require? D $$\large 87.5$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require?
Question 21 Explanation:
Topic: Apply proportional thinking to estimate quantities in real world situations (Objective 0019).
 Question 22

#### The least common multiple of 60 and N is 1260. Which of the following could be the prime factorization of N?

 A $$\large2\cdot 5\cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is divisible by 9 and 60 is not, so N must be divisible by 9 for 1260 to be the LCM. B $$\large{{2}^{3}}\cdot {{3}^{2}}\cdot 5 \cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is not divisible by 8, so it isn't a multiple of this N. C $$\large3 \cdot 5 \cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is divisible by 9 and 60 is not, so N must be divisible by 9 for 1260 to be the LCM. D $$\large{{3}^{2}}\cdot 5\cdot 7$$Hint: $$1260=2^2 \cdot 3^2 \cdot 5 \cdot 7$$ and $$60=2^2 \cdot 3 \cdot 5$$. In order for 1260 to be the LCM, N has to be a multiple of $$3^2$$ and of 7 (because 60 is not a multiple of either of these). N also cannot introduce a factor that would require the LCM to be larger (as in choice b).
Question 22 Explanation:
Topic: Least Common Multiple (Objective 0018)
 Question 23

#### What was the mean score on the quiz?

 A $$\large 2.75$$Hint: There were 20 students who took the quiz. Total points earned: $$2 \times 1+6 \times 2+ 7\times 3+5 \times 4=55$$, and 55/20 = 2.75. B $$\large 2$$Hint: How many students are there total? Did you count them all? C $$\large 3$$Hint: How many students are there total? Did you count them all? Be sure you're finding the mean, not the median or the mode. D $$\large 2.5$$Hint: How many students are there total? Did you count them all? Don't just take the mean of 1, 2, 3, 4 -- you have to weight them properly.
Question 23 Explanation:
Topics: Analyze and interpret various graphic representations, and use measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and spread to describe and interpret real-world data (Objective 0025).
 Question 24

#### All natural numbers from 2 to 266.

Hint:
She only needs to check primes -- checking the prime factors of any composite is enough to look for divisors. As a test taking strategy, the other three choices involve primes, so worth thinking about.

#### All primes from 2 to 266 .

Hint:
Remember, factors come in pairs (except for square root factors), so she would first find the smaller of the pair and wouldn't need to check the larger.

#### All primes from 2 to 133 .

Hint:
She doesn't need to check this high. Factors come in pairs, and something over 100 is going to be paired with something less than 3, so she will find that earlier.

#### All primes from $$\large 2$$ to $$\large \sqrt{267}$$.

Hint:
$$\sqrt{267} \times \sqrt{267}=267$$. Any other pair of factors will have one factor less than $$\sqrt{267}$$ and one greater, so she only needs to check up to $$\sqrt{267}$$.
Question 24 Explanation:
Topic: Identify prime and composite numbers (Objective 0018).
 Question 25

#### A family on vacation drove the first 200 miles in 4 hours and the second 200 miles in 5 hours.  Which expression below gives their average speed for the entire trip?

 A $$\large \dfrac{200+200}{4+5}$$Hint: Average speed is total distance divided by total time. B $$\large \left( \dfrac{200}{4}+\dfrac{200}{5} \right)\div 2$$Hint: This seems logical, but the problem is that it weights the first 4 hours and the second 5 hours equally, when each hour should get the same weight in computing the average speed. C $$\large \dfrac{200}{4}+\dfrac{200}{5}$$Hint: This would be an average of 90 miles per hour! D $$\large \dfrac{400}{4}+\dfrac{400}{5}$$Hint: This would be an average of 180 miles per hour! Even a family of race car drivers probably doesn't have that average speed on a vacation!
Question 25 Explanation:
Topic: Solve a variety of measurement problems (e.g., time, temperature, rates, average rates of change) in real-world situations (Objective 0023).
 Question 26

#### 4

Hint:
The card blocks more than half of the circles, so this number is too small.

#### 5

Hint:
The card blocks more than half of the circles, so this number is too small.

#### 8

Hint:
The card blocks more than half of the circles, so this number is too small.

#### 12

Hint:
2/5 of the circles or 8 circles are showing. Thus 4 circles represent 1/5 of the circles, and $$4 \times 5=20$$ circles represent 5/5 or all the circles. Thus 12 circles are hidden.
Question 26 Explanation:
Topic: Models of Fractions (Objective 0017)
 Question 27

#### In which table below is y a function of x?

 A Hint: If x=3, y can have two different values, so it's not a function. B Hint: If x=3, y can have two different values, so it's not a function. C Hint: If x=1, y can have different values, so it's not a function. D Hint: Each value of x always corresponds to the same value of y.
Question 27 Explanation:
Topic: Understand the definition of function and various representations of functions (e.g., input/output machines, tables, graphs, mapping diagrams, formulas) (Objective 0021).
 Question 28

#### What is the length of side $$\overline{BD}$$ in the triangle below, where $$\angle DBA$$ is a right angle?

 A $$\large 1$$Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem. B $$\large \sqrt{5}$$Hint: $$2^2+e^2=3^2$$ or $$4+e^2=9;e^2=5; e=\sqrt{5}$$. C $$\large \sqrt{13}$$Hint: e is not the hypotenuse. D $$\large 5$$Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
Question 28 Explanation:
Topic: Derive and use formulas for calculating the lengths, perimeters, areas, volumes, and surface areas of geometric shapes and figures (Objective 0023), and recognize and apply connections between algebra and geometry (e.g., the use of coordinate systems, the Pythagorean theorem) (Objective 0024).
 Question 29

#### The chairs in a large room can be arranged in rows of 18, 25, or 60 with no chairs left over. If C is the smallest possible number of chairs in the room, which of the following inequalities does C satisfy?

 A $$\large C\le 300$$Hint: Find the LCM. B $$\large 300 < C \le 500$$Hint: Find the LCM. C $$\large 500 < C \le 700$$Hint: Find the LCM. D $$\large C>700$$Hint: The LCM is 900, which is the smallest number of chairs.
Question 29 Explanation:
Topic: Apply LCM in "real-world" situations (according to standardized tests....) (Objective 0018).
 Question 30

#### 314

Hint:
Try your procedure on a smaller number that you can count to see where you made a mistake.

#### 317

Hint:
Are there ever an odd number of white squares?

#### 320

Hint:
One way to see this is that there are 6 tiles on the left and right ends, and the rest of the white tiles are twice the number of black tiles (there are many other ways to look at it too).

#### 322

Hint:
Try your procedure on a smaller number that you can count to see where you made a mistake.
Question 30 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and extend patterns using a variety of representations (e.g., verbal, numeric, pictorial, algebraic) (Objective 0021).
 Question 31

#### 212

Hint:
Can the number of toothpicks be even?

#### 213

Hint:
One way to see this is that every new "house" adds 4 toothpicks to the leftmost vertical toothpick -- so the total number is 1 plus 4 times the number of "houses." There are many other ways to look at the problem too.

#### 217

Hint:
Try your strategy with a smaller number of "houses" so you can count and find your mistake.

#### 265

Hint:
Remember that the "houses" overlap some walls.
Question 31 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and extend patterns using a variety of representations (e.g., verbal, numeric, pictorial, algebraic). (Objective 0021).
 Question 32

#### Based on the above data, what is the probability that a randomly chosen commuter student is a junior or a senior?

 A $$\large \dfrac{34}{43}$$ B $$\large \dfrac{34}{71}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen junior or senior is a commuter student. C $$\large \dfrac{34}{147}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen student is a junior or senior who is a commuter. D $$\large \dfrac{71}{147}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen student is a junior or a senior.
Question 32 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and apply the concept of conditional probability (Objective 0026).
 Question 33

#### a

Hint:
The slope of line a is negative.

#### b

Hint:
Wrong slope and wrong intercept.

#### c

Hint:
The intercept of line c is positive.

#### d

Hint:
Slope is 2 -- for every increase of 1 in x, y increases by 2. Intercept is -5 -- the point (0,-5) is on the line.
Question 33 Explanation:
Topic: Find a linear equation that represents a graph (Objective 0022).
 Question 34

#### In March of 2012, 1 dollar was worth the same as 0.761 Euros, and 1 dollar was also worth the same as 83.03 Japanese Yen.  Which of the expressions below gives the number of Yen that are worth 1 Euro?

 A $$\large {83}.0{3}\cdot 0.{761}$$Hint: This equation gives less than the number of yen per dollar, but 1 Euro is worth more than 1 dollar. B $$\large \dfrac{0.{761}}{{83}.0{3}}$$Hint: Number is way too small. C $$\large \dfrac{{83}.0{3}}{0.{761}}$$Hint: One strategy here is to use easier numbers, say 1 dollar = .5 Euros and 100 yen, then 1 Euro would be 200 Yen (change the numbers in the equations and see what works). Another is to use dimensional analysis: we want # yen per Euro, or yen/Euro = yen/dollar $$\times$$ dollar/Euro = $$83.03 \times \dfrac {1}{0.761}$$ D $$\large \dfrac{1}{0.{761}}\cdot \dfrac{1}{{83}.0{3}}$$Hint: Number is way too small.
Question 34 Explanation:
Topic: Analyze the relationships among proportions, constant rates, and linear functions (Objective 0022).
 Question 35

#### A biology class requires a lab fee, which is a whole number of dollars, and the same amount for all students. On Monday the instructor collected $70 in fees, on Tuesday she collected$126, and on Wednesday she collected $266. What is the largest possible amount the fee could be? ####$2

Hint:
A possible fee, but not the largest possible fee. Check the other choices to see which are factors of all three numbers.

#### $7 Hint: A possible fee, but not the largest possible fee. Check the other choices to see which are factors of all three numbers. ####$14

Hint:
This is the greatest common factor of 70, 126, and 266.

#### $70 Hint: Not a factor of 126 or 266, so couldn't be correct. Question 35 Explanation: Topic: Use GCF in real-world context (Objective 0018)  Question 36 #### Cell phone plan A charges$3 per month plus $0.10 per minute. Cell phone plan B charges$29.99 per month, with no fee for the first 400 minutes and then $0.20 for each additional minute. #### Which equation can be used to solve for the number of minutes, m (with m>400) that a person would have to spend on the phone each month in order for the bills for plan A and plan B to be equal?  A $$\large 3.10m=400+0.2m$$Hint: These are the numbers in the problem, but this equation doesn't make sense. If you don't know how to make an equation, try plugging in an easy number like m=500 minutes to see if each side equals what it should. B $$\large 3+0.1m=29.99+.20m$$Hint: Doesn't account for the 400 free minutes. C $$\large 3+0.1m=400+29.99+.20(m-400)$$Hint: Why would you add 400 minutes and$29.99? If you don't know how to make an equation, try plugging in an easy number like m=500 minutes to see if each side equals what it should. D $$\large 3+0.1m=29.99+.20(m-400)$$Hint: The left side is $3 plus$0.10 times the number of minutes. The right is $29.99 plus$0.20 times the number of minutes over 400.
Question 36 Explanation:
Identify variables and derive algebraic expressions that represent real-world situations (Objective 0020).
 Question 37

#### M is odd.

Hint:
All multiples of 26 are also multiples of 2, so they must be even.

#### M is a multiple of 3.

Hint:
3 x 26 is a multiple of both 3 and 26.

#### M is 26.

Hint:
1 x 26 is a multiple of 26.

#### M is 0.

Hint:
0 x 26 is a multiple of 26.
Question 37 Explanation:
Topic: Characteristics of composite numbers (Objective 0018).
 Question 38

#### Which of the lists below is in order from least to greatest value?

 A $$\large -0.044,\quad -0.04,\quad 0.04,\quad 0.044$$Hint: These are easier to compare if you add trailing zeroes (this is finding a common denominator) -- all in thousandths, -0.044, -0.040,0 .040, 0.044. The middle two numbers, -0.040 and 0.040 can be modeled as owing 4 cents and having 4 cents. The outer two numbers are owing or having a bit more. B $$\large -0.04,\quad -0.044,\quad 0.044,\quad 0.04$$Hint: 0.04=0.040, which is less than 0.044. C $$\large -0.04,\quad -0.044,\quad 0.04,\quad 0.044$$Hint: -0.04=-0.040, which is greater than $$-0.044$$. D $$\large -0.044,\quad -0.04,\quad 0.044,\quad 0.04$$Hint: 0.04=0.040, which is less than 0.044.
Question 38 Explanation:
Topic: Ordering decimals and integers (Objective 0017).
 Question 39

#### Let d represent the distance a passenger travels in miles (with $$d>\dfrac{1}{7}$$). Which of the following expressions represents the total fare?

 A $$\large \2.60+\0.40d$$Hint: It's 40 cents for 1/7 of a mile, not per mile. B $$\large \2.60+\0.40\dfrac{d}{7}$$Hint: According to this equation, going 7 miles would cost $3; does that make sense? C $$\large \2.20+\2.80d$$Hint: You can think of the fare as$2.20 to enter the cab, and then $0.40 for each 1/7 of a mile, including the first 1/7 of a mile (or$2.80 per mile). Alternatively, you pay $2.60 for the first 1/7 of a mile, and then$2.80 per mile for d-1/7 miles. The total is 2.60+2.80(d-1/7) = 2.60+ 2.80d -.40 = 2.20+2.80d. D $$\large \2.60+\2.80d$$Hint: Don't count the first 1/7 of a mile twice.
Question 39 Explanation:
Topic: Identify variables and derive algebraic expressions that represent real-world situations (Objective 0020), and select the linear equation that best models a real-world situation (Objective 0022).
 Question 40

#### Which of the following is equivalent to $$\dfrac{3}{4}-\dfrac{1}{8}+\dfrac{2}{8}\times \dfrac{1}{2}?$$

 A $$\large \dfrac{7}{16}$$Hint: Multiplication comes before addition and subtraction in the order of operations. B $$\large \dfrac{1}{2}$$Hint: Addition and subtraction are of equal priority in the order of operations -- do them left to right. C $$\large \dfrac{3}{4}$$Hint: $$\dfrac{3}{4}-\dfrac{1}{8}+\dfrac{2}{8}\times \dfrac{1}{2}$$=$$\dfrac{3}{4}-\dfrac{1}{8}+\dfrac{1}{8}$$=$$\dfrac{3}{4}+-\dfrac{1}{8}+\dfrac{1}{8}$$=$$\dfrac{3}{4}$$ D $$\large \dfrac{3}{16}$$Hint: Multiplication comes before addition and subtraction in the order of operations.
Question 40 Explanation:
Topic: Operations on Fractions, Order of Operations (Objective 0019).
 Question 41

#### The teacher can be sure that the mean and median will be the same without doing any computation.

Hint:
Does this make sense? How likely is it that the mean and median of any large data set will be the same?

#### The teacher can be sure that the mean is bigger than the median without doing any computation.

Hint:
This is a skewed distribution, and very large countries like China and India contribute huge numbers to the mean, but are counted the same as small countries like Luxembourg in the median (the same thing happens w/data on salaries, where a few very high income people tilt the mean -- that's why such data is usually reported as medians).

#### The teacher can be sure that the median is bigger than the mean without doing any computation.

Hint:
Think about a set of numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 10,000 -- how do the mean/median compare? How might that relate to countries of the world?

#### There is no way for the teacher to know the relative size of the mean and median without computing them.

Hint:
Knowing the shape of the distribution of populations does give us enough info to know the relative size of the mean and median, even without computing them.
Question 41 Explanation:
Topic: Use measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and spread to describe and interpret real-world data (Objective 0025).
 Question 42

#### How many factors does 80 have?

 A $$\large8$$Hint: Don't forget 1 and 80. B $$\large9$$Hint: Only perfect squares have an odd number of factors -- otherwise factors come in pairs. C $$\large10$$Hint: 1,2,4,5,8,10,16,20,40,80 D $$\large12$$Hint: Did you count a number twice? Include a number that isn't a factor?
Question 42 Explanation:
Topic: Understand and apply principles of number theory (Objective 0018).
 Question 43

#### 95% of 12 year old boys can do 56 sit-ups in 60 seconds.

Hint:
The 95th percentile means that 95% of scores are less than or equal to 56, and 5% are greater than or equal to 56.

#### At most 25% of 7 year old boys can do 19 or more sit-ups in 60 seconds.

Hint:
The 25th percentile means that 25% of scores are less than or equal to 19, and 75% are greater than or equal to 19.

#### Half of all 13 year old boys can do less than 41 sit-ups in 60 seconds and half can do more than 41 sit-ups in 60 seconds.

Hint:
Close, but not quite. There's no accounting for boys who can do exactly 41 sit ups. Look at these data: 10, 20, 41, 41, 41, 41, 50, 60, 90. The median is 41, but more than half can do 41 or more.

#### At least 75% of 16 year old boys can only do 51 or fewer sit-ups in 60 seconds.

Hint:
The "at least" is necessary due to duplicates. Suppose the data were 10, 20, 51, 51. The 75th percentile is 51, but 100% of the boys can only do 51 or fewer situps.
Question 43 Explanation:
Topic: Analyze and interpret various graphic and nongraphic data representations (e.g., frequency distributions, percentiles) (Objective 0025).
 Question 44

#### 2 pentagons and 5 rectangles.

Hint:
These can be assembled to form a pentagonal prism, not a pentagonal pyramid.

#### 1 square and 5 equilateral triangles.

Hint:
You need a pentagon for a pentagonal pyramid.

#### 1 pentagon and 10 isosceles triangles.

Question 44 Explanation:
Topic:Classify and analyze three-dimensional figures using attributes of faces, edges, and vertices (Objective 0024).
 Question 45

#### Point B is halfway between two tick marks.  What number is represented by Point B?

 A $$\large 0.645$$Hint: That point is marked on the line, to the right. B $$\large 0.6421$$Hint: That point is to the left of point B. C $$\large 0.6422$$Hint: That point is to the left of point B. D $$\large 0.6425$$
Question 45 Explanation:
Topic: Using Number Lines (Objective 0017)
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