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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and the width of the same rectangle is decreased by 30%, what is the effect on the area of the rectangle?
  • A. It is increased by 60%.
  • B. It is unchanged.
  • C. It is decreased by 15%.
  • D. It is decreased by 9%.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

Increasing the length of a rectangle by 30% results in a new length of 1.3L, while decreasing the width by 30% gives a new width of 0.7W. The new area can be calculated as A' = (1.3L)(0.7W) = 0.91LW, indicating a decrease in area. Option A is incorrect because a 60% increase does not occur; the area actually decreases. Option B is wrong as the area changes due to the modifications in dimensions. Option C suggests a decrease of 15%, which miscalculates the area change. The area decreases by 9%, confirming the effect of the opposing percentage changes in length and width.

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Which of the following points lies in the shaded region of the xy -plane above?
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  • A. (-1,1)
  • B. (0,1)
  • C. (1,2)
  • D. (2,-1)
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

To determine which point lies in the shaded region, we need to analyze each option based on its coordinates. Option A: (-1, 1) is located in the second quadrant, where both x is negative and y is positive. This point often falls within the shaded area, depending on the specific region defined. Option B: (0, 1) lies directly on the y-axis, which may or may not be included in the shaded area, depending on the boundaries. Option C: (1, 2) is in the first quadrant, where both coordinates are positive. This point typically lies outside the shaded region if the shaded area is below the line y = x. Option D: (2, -1) is in the fourth quadrant, where x is positive and y is negative. This point is unlikely to be in the shaded region, especially if the shaded area is above the x-axis. Thus, the only point that consistently fits within the shaded area is A: (-1, 1).
Each of the following is a solution to the equation x- 2y = 4 EXCEPT
  • A. (-2,-3)
  • B. (0,2)
  • C. (4,0)
  • D. (8,2)
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine which option is not a solution to the equation \(x - 2y = 4\), we can substitute each pair into the equation. - For A: \((-2, -3)\), substituting gives \(-2 - 2(-3) = -2 + 6 = 4\), which is correct. - For B: \((0, 2)\), substituting gives \(0 - 2(2) = 0 - 4 = -4\), which does not equal 4, making this option incorrect. - For C: \((4, 0)\), substituting gives \(4 - 2(0) = 4\), which is correct. - For D: \((8, 2)\), substituting gives \(8 - 2(2) = 8 - 4 = 4\), which is correct. Thus, option B is the only pair that does not satisfy the equation.
Valentina attends several meetings each day, as shown in the table below. Which of the following describes this pattern?
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  • A. The number of meetings increases by the same amount each day.
  • B. The number of meetings decreases by the same amount each day.
  • C. Each day, the number of meetings increases by the same percent over the previous day's number of meetings.
  • D. Each day, the number of meetings decreases by the same percent over the previous day's number of meetings.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

The pattern of Valentina's meetings indicates that the number of meetings increases by a consistent percentage each day, reflecting exponential growth. This is evident when comparing the daily totals, which show a proportional rise rather than a fixed increase. Option A is incorrect because it suggests a linear growth, where the same number of meetings is added daily, which is not observed. Option B implies a consistent decrease, which contradicts the observed increase in meetings. Option D also misrepresents the data by suggesting a percentage decrease, which does not align with the trend of increasing meetings.
Square S has area 2√2 square units. What is the length of a side of square S?
  • A. ∜128
  • B. ∜32
  • C. ∜8
  • D. ∜2
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the length of a side of square S, we use the formula for the area of a square, which is \( \text{Area} = \text{side}^2 \). Given that the area is \( 2\sqrt{2} \), we set up the equation \( \text{side}^2 = 2\sqrt{2} \). Taking the square root gives us \( \text{side} = \sqrt{2\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt[4]{2} = \sqrt{2^2} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2} \), which simplifies to \( \sqrt{8} \), leading to option C as the correct answer. Options A (\(\sqrt{128}\)), B (\(\sqrt{32}\)), and D (\(\sqrt{2}\)) are incorrect as they yield values greater than or less than the required side length. Specifically, \(\sqrt{128} = 8\sqrt{2}\) and \(\sqrt{32} = 4\sqrt{2}\) are both larger than \(2\sqrt{2}\), while \(\sqrt{2}\) is significantly smaller. Thus, option C accurately represents the side length of square S.