VJMS Math 8 Week 1 Remediation

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1. The number 3.7 is best described as –

• a whole number

• an integer

• a rational number

• an irrational number

The square root of 130 falls between which two consecutive numbers?

• 10 and 11

• 11 and 12

• 11 and 13

• 12 and 13

Between which two consecutive numbers does the following lie?

• -4 and -5

• -5 and -6

• -6 and -7

• -7 and -8

Nia puts $750 into a savings account. The simple interest rate for the savings account is 3%. If Nia does not withdraw or deposit any additional money, how much money will be in Nia’s account at the end of 2.5 years?

In the month of May 2019, Norfolk International Airport had approximately 360,000 passengers. In the month of May 2020, they had approximately 46,000 passengers. What is the percent decrease in the number of passengers from May 2019 to May 2020?

Treyvon buys one bag of chips for $2.75, three sticky buns for $1.35 each, and two sodas for $3.60 each. The sales tax rate for items purchased is 5.5%. How much does Treyvon pay for all of the items he purchased, including tax?

• -17

• -20

• -57

• -13

Simplify the algebraic expression 5(2𝑥 − 3) + 7.

• 10x - 22

• 10x - 1

• 10x - 8

• 10x - 4