Word Problems
About the ACT
Mathematics Facts
Ms Ravenel's procedures
100
Phillip charged $400 worth of goods on his credit card. On his first bill, he was not charged any interest, and he made a payment of $20. He then charged another $18 worth of goods. On his second bill a month later, he was charged 2% interest on his entire unpaid balance. How much interest was Phillip charged on his second bill?
What is $7.96
100
Name the five sections of the ACT
What is Mathematics, Science, Reading, and English
100
The amount of degrees of a circle
What is 360
100
What are you expected to do when the tardy bell rings?
What is work on their bellringer
200
Ben is making wooden toys for the next arts and crafts sale. Each toy costs Ben $1.80 to make. If he sells the toys for $3.00 each, how many will he have to sell to make a profit of exactly $36.00 ?
What is $7.60
200
What does the ACT measure
What is "college readiness"
200
The measure of any line
What is 180 degrees
200
If you have an excused absence, how many days do you have to make up an assignment?
What is the amount of days you were absent plus one
300
A charity is holding a lottery to raise money. A book of 20 tickets sells for $70.00, and a book of 50 tickets sells for $150.00. How much do you save on each ticket by buying a book of 50 tickets rather than a book of 20 tickets?
What is $0.50 per ticket
300
When the scores of each section is averaged, this creates...
What is a composite score
300
A type of line that extends indefinitely in one direction but has an end point.
What is a ray?
300
How can Ms. Ravenel's ACT students earn extra credit
What is bring in materials (such as kleenex, college ruled paper, Paper towels, etc?
400
What is the total cost of 2.5 lbs of bananas at $0.34 per pound and 2.5 lbs of tomatos at $0.66 per lb?
What is $2.50
400
The most tested subject in the mathematics portion of the ACT
What is Algebra
400
How to calculate the distance around the outside of a circle?
What is C=2(pi)^2
400
What is the day that the first report cards will be distributed?
What is September 25th, 2015
500
The lead of a screw is the distance that the screw advances in a straight line when the screw is turned 1 complete turn. If a screw is 2 inches long and has a lead of inch, how many complete turns would get it all the way into a piece of wood?
What is 20?
500
If x-z=6 and y=3x-2-3z... Then what does y equal?
What is 16
500
At a restaurant, diners enjoy an "early bird" discount of 10% off their bill. If a diner orders a meal that is regularly priced at $18, how much would they pay after their discount?
What is $16.20
500
When can Ms Ravenel's students tend to personal matters?
When is before class?
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