Summer 3730

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Mathematical Problem Solving Diagnostic Test
Please answer each question completely by justifying your work and writing in complete sentences. Label each question
with the number and letter (if applicable).

1. In how many ways can a debt of $69 be paid exactly using on $5 and $2 bills? In 5 sentences or less explain the steps
you took to find your answer.

2. What are some of the problems with this proof?







3. In how many ways can a five letter word be written using only the first half of the alphabet with no repetitions such
that the third and fifth letters are vowels and the first a consonant?

4. Using the block pattern below answer the following questions:
a) What would you name this pattern and why?
b) How many blocks will there be when ?
c) Write an expression using to describe the number of blocks for the

case.




5. Prove that the segment joining midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half the length.

6. Jim rides a Ferris wheel for 5 minutes. The diameter of the wheel is 10 meters, and its center is 6 meters above the
ground. Each revolution of the wheel takes 30 seconds. Being more than 8 meters above the ground causes Jim to feel
nauseous. For how many seconds does Jim feel nauseous?