Math Quiz

Which of the following situations has – 6 as a result?

• 11 – 6

• 3 – 8

• 5 – 0

• 4 – 10

Look at the expression (4 ⋅ 4 - 4) _____ (4 ⋅ 4) Which of the following symbols would create a true mathematical statement when placed between the two expressions?

• <

• ≤

• >

• =

Write algebraically “five less than three times a number”.

• 5 – 3n

• 5(3) – n

• 3n – 5

• 5n – 3

A new tennis racket is on sale for 25% off the original price. If the original price is $56, what is the sale price?

• $14.00

• $39.00

• $19.60

• $42.00

Ellie can read (4 1/2) pages in (1/2) hour. At this rate, how many pages can she read per hour?

• 9 pages per hour

• 13 1/2 pages per hour

• 18 pages per hour

• 22 1/2 pages per hour

What is the solution of 3x - 29 = 4 ?

• -4

• 4

• 36

• 11

A helicopter is flying at a height of 6,400 feet at the same time a submarine travels at a depth of -1,200 feet below the ocean’s surface. What is the difference in elevation of the helicopter and the submarine?

• 5,200 ft.

• 7,600 ft.

• 6,400 ft.

• 7,400 ft.

The data in the tables below show the heights, in inches, of the members of two rival basketball teams. Which of the following statements is true regarding the range of each data set?

• Smithtown has a greater range of heights than Parkville

• Parkville has a greater range of heights than Smithtown

• Smithtown and Parkville have the same range of heights

• The ranges of heights cannot be determined for either team

Last year, there were 50 students who participated in the school talent show. This year, however, there will be 80 students participating. Find the percent increase in the number of students participating in the talent show.

• 30%

• 37.5%

• 60%

• 62.5%

Solve: 7x + 8 + 2x = 17

• 10

• -6

• -1

• 1