Test of Math 8.1

1. What decimal represents the shaded portion of this model?

0.3
0.097
0.03
0.97

2. Which decimal is between 1 and 1

?

1.55
1.7
0.4
1.3

3. Which mixed number is equivalent to 3.25?
3

3

4. Which decimal is equivalent to 2

?
2.09
2.9
0.009
2.90

5. Which symbol makes the statement true?

NH
<
>
=

6. Use the thermometer below to answer this question.

The temperature dropped 15 degrees from 4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. If the temperature was -5°F at 11:00 P.M., what was the temperature at 4:00 P.M.?

–10°F
10°F
20°F
–20°F

7. Use the thermometer below to answer this question.

In January, the average temperature for Anchorage, Alaska, is 15°F. The average temperature for Fairbanks, Alaska, in January is –10°F. What is the difference between the two temperatures?

25 degrees
10 degrees
5 degrees
15 degrees

8. Mrs. Johnston put her shoes into groups by color: 2 pairs are red; 5 pairs are black; 3 pairs are blue; and 2 pairs are white. Which decimal represents the portion of shoes that are blue?
0.25
0.5
0.1
0.75