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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas

Objective b. Estimate and determine area of a composite figure

Assessment limit: Include composite figures with no more than 6 polygons (triangles, rectangles, or circles) by measuring, partitioning, or using formulas with whole number dimensions (0 - 10,000)

Carol is re-finishing her kitchen floor. The dimensions of her kitchen floor are shown below.

Note: The figure is not drawn to scale.

What is the area, in square feet, of Carol's kitchen floor? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Use = 3.14.

  1. 89 square feet
  2. 325 square feet
  3. 349 square feet
  4. 350 square feet

Correct Answer
B. 325 square feet
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