Geometry Mid-Term Jeopardy: Mixed Bag of Tricks

​Mixed Bag of Tricks

By Matthew Bush

Multiple Choice

($100)

Given: ΔABC ~ ΔDEF.

If the side lengths of ΔABC are 7m, 8m, and 9m, which of the following sets of sides lengths could be the side lengths of ΔDEF?

• 9, 10, 11

• 14, 16, 18

• 14, 16, 27

• 12, 13, 14

Multiple Choice

($200)

Which of the following sets of side lengths cannot form a triangle?

• 8.2, 9.7, 18

• 5.6, 7.3, 13

• 3.4, 7.6, 11

• 12, 13, 26

Multiple Choice

($300)

If the two sides of a triangle measure 42 ft. and 17 ft., what is the possible range of side lengths for the third side?

• $$25\le x\le59$$

• $$17<x<42$$

• $$42<x<17$$

• $$25<x<59$$

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Multiple Choice

($500)

Let $$p:$$ You pay attention and focus.

Let $$q:$$ You will do well on your Benchmark Mid-Term Exam.

Statement: "If you do well on your Benchmark Mid-Term Exam, then you paid attention and focused."

Which of the following is the symbolic representation of the given statement?

• $$q\rightarrow p$$

• $$p\rightarrow q$$

• $$q\rightarrow\sim p$$

• $$\sim p\rightarrow\sim q$$