PARCC Grade 7 Math 2

Question 1

A recipe uses 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. How many cups of flour are needed for 5 cups of sugar?

Accepted Answer

7.5

Answer

The ratio 3:2 means flour = (3/2) × 5 = 7.5 cups.

Question 2

What is the value of -8 + 5 × (-3)?

Accepted Answer

-23

Answer

Multiply first: 5 × (-3) = -15, then -8 + (-15) = -23.

Question 3

A jacket costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

25% of $80 is $20, so the sale price is $80 - $20 = $60.

Question 4

Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 14.

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

Add 7 to get 3x = 21, then divide by 3 to get x = 7.

Question 5

A circle has a radius of 4 cm. What is its area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)

Accepted Answer

50.24 cm²

Answer

Area = πr² = 3.14 × 4² = 3.14 × 16 = 50.24 cm².

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