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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Properties of Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 2. Analyze geometric relationships

Objective b. Apply right angle concepts to solve real-world problems

Assessment limit: Use the Pythagorean Theorem

The distance between the bases on a baseball diamond is 90 feet, as shown below.

What is the distance (), in feet, between home plate and second base? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

  1. 90
  2. 127
  3. 135
  4. 180

Correct Answer
B. 127
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