ACT Math Prep

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What is the formula for the volume of a right circular cone?

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V = (1/3)πr²h, where r is the radius and h is the height.

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CCSS.8.G.C.9

CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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How do you calculate the radius of a cone if you know its volume and height?

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Rearrange the volume formula: r = sqrt((3V)/(πh)).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What is the relationship between the length and width of a box if the length is 3 inches less than twice the width?

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l = 2w - 3, where l is the length and w is the width.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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How do you calculate a percentage increase in sales?

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New Sales = Current Sales + (Percentage Increase × Current Sales).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If ticket sales are $350,000 and are predicted to increase by 60%, what will the new sales be?

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New Sales = $350,000 + (0.60 × $350,000) = $560,000.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you find the distance between two points using the Pythagorean theorem?

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Distance = sqrt((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

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If a car averages 27 miles per gallon, how do you calculate the total gallons needed for a trip?

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Gallons Needed = Total Miles / Miles per Gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the cost of gas for a trip?

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Cost = Gallons Needed × Price per Gallon.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the formula for converting miles to kilometers?

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Kilometers = Miles × 1.60934.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2