NAEP Mathematics Grade 8 - Question List

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6. In the equation y = 4 x, if the value of x is increased by 2, what is the effect on the value of y ?
  1. It is 8 more than the original amount.
  2. It is 6 more than the original amount.
  3. It is 2 more than the original amount.
  4. It is 16 times the original amount.
  5. It is 8 times the original amount.
7. 1 + 3=41 + 3 + 5 = 91+3 + 5 + 7 = 161 + 3 + 5+7 + 9 = 25According to the pattern suggested by the four examples above, how many consecutive odd integers are required to give a sum of 144 ?
  1. 9
  2. 12
  3. 15
  4. 36
  5. 72
8. A certain 4-sided figure has the following properties.· Only one pair of opposite sides are parallel.· Only one pair of opposite sides are equal in length.· The parallel sides are not equal in length.Which of the following must be true about the sides that are equal in length?
  1. They are perpendicular to each other.
  2. They are each perpendicular to an adjacent side.
  3. They are equal in length to one of the other two sides.
  4. They are not equal in length to either of the other two sides.
  5. They are not parallel.
9. There were 90 employees in a company last year. This year the number of employees increased by 10 percent. How many employees are in the company this year?
  1. 9
  2. 81
  3. 91
  4. 99
  5. 100
10. A rectangular playground has a perimeter of 390 feet. The width of the playground is 75 feet. What is its length?
  1. 5.2 feet
  2. 97.5 feet
  3. 120 feet
  4. 130 feet
  5. 240 feet

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