Math 8

Fractions

100

Simplify 12/16

3/4

200

Convert 2/5 to a decimal

0.4

300

Solve in lowest terms:

2/5 + 4/15

2/3

400

Solve in mixed number format:

7/8 ÷ 2/3

1 5/16

500

A right-angled triangle has legs with lengths of 2 meters and 3/2 meters. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

5/2 or 2 1/2

Algebra

100

2x=30

x=15

200

3x-4=8

x=4

300

4(2x-3)=16

x=3.5

400

3(x-2)=2(2x+1)+4

x=-12

500

2(3x−5)−4=5(x+1)+6

x=25

Puzzles

100

The more I take away, the smaller I become. What am I?

An Eraser

200

What has to be broken before you can use it?

An Egg

300

I have keys but no locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?

A Keyboard

400

I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?

The Future

500

I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for more than a few minutes. What am I?

Breath

Math in the real world

100

Josh is saving money for a trip. He saves $15 every week. After 6 weeks, how much money has he saved?

90$

200

In a city, the temperature on Monday was 5°C. On Tuesday, the temperature dropped by 8°C, and on Wednesday, it rose by 12°C.

What was the temperature on Wednesday? 

9 Degrees

300

You are shopping for a new laptop that originally costs $1,200. The store is offering two discounts:

1. A 15% discount on the original price.
2. A 10% discount on the sale price (after the first discount is applied).

What is the final price you pay for the laptop after both discounts are applied? 

$918.00

400

You decide to purchase a new pair of sneakers for a workout. The original price of the sneakers is $85. The store is offering a 20% discount on all items. After the discount is applied, you also have to pay sales tax at a rate of 8%, and you plan to leave a 15% tip for the salesperson based on the price after the discount and tax.

Question: What is the total amount you will pay for the sneakers, including the discounted price, tax, and tip? 

$84.46

500

Sarah is saving money to buy a new phone. She already has $45 saved up, and she plans to save $15 each week. How many weeks will it take Sarah to save a total of $120?

5 weeks

How well do you know Ms. Vaughan

100

What pet (if any) do I have?

2 cats!

200

What is my favourite accessory?

Shoes!

300

Do I drink coffee, tea, or none?

None!

400

Where do I want to travel to next?

Europe!

500

What was my favourite class in highschool?

Home Ec!