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Questions in Grade Middle-school

[Answered] The scale of a square map indicates that each inch on the map corresponds to 5 miles. Write an expression that describes the area of land shown on the map. If the map is 8 inches on one side, what is the area of land shown on the map?

[Answered] Justin works as a car salesman. Last week, he had a total of $42,000 in sales. If his commission is 2 percent, how much did Justin earn last week?

[Answered] To meet the increased demand, world food production must rise 50% by 2030. Write this percentage as a fraction in simplest form.

[Answered] A retailer buys a shirt in bulk at a unit price of $18. The shirt is marked up 36% to sell in the store. What is the price of the shirt in the store?

[Answered] Three sisters, Veronica, Mary, and Anna, went out on a blind date with three brothers. - Veronica ended up holding hands with her date. - Mary certainly wasn't the one kissing her date. - Joel wouldn't even talk to his date. - Matthew was wishing he was with Anna. Who was Sam with, and what was he up to?

[Answered] A sporting goods store offers a 40% discount on all golf clubs. Rocco spent 20% of the money in his savings account on a golf putter. He paid $48 for the putter after the discount. How much money did Rocco have in his savings before buying the putter?

[Answered] Explain two problems that Texans tried to solve after winning independence.

[Answered] Harold's old school has 52 sixth graders and 39 seventh graders. What is the ratio of sixth graders to seventh graders in simplest form?

[Answered] Kelly is 66 inches tall. Lucas is 72 inches tall. What is the ratio of Lucas's height to Kelly's height in simplest form? Please explain your answer.

[Answered] Find the slope of the ski run that descends 15 feet for every horizontal change of 24 feet