SSAT Middle Level Math : Geometry

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Geometry

Which of the following points is in Quadrant II on the coordinate plane?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle (-4,-5)\)

\(\displaystyle (-4,5)\)

\(\displaystyle (4,5)\)

\(\displaystyle (-4,0)\)

\(\displaystyle (4,-5)\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle (-4,5)\)

Explanation:

All points in Quadrant II have negative \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinates and positive \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinates. The only answer that fulfills these criteria is \(\displaystyle (-4,5)\)

Example Question #11 : Graphing Points

In which quadrant or on which axis will we find the point \(\displaystyle (7,0)\)?

Possible Answers:

The \(\displaystyle x\)-axis

Quadrant I

Quadrant II

Quadrant IV

The \(\displaystyle y\)-axis

Correct answer:

The \(\displaystyle x\)-axis

Explanation:

By definition, any point in the coordinate plane that has a non-zero value \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinate and a zero-value \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinate is on the \(\displaystyle x\)-axis.

Example Question #12 : Graphing Points

In which quadrant or on which axis of the coordinate plane will you find the point \(\displaystyle (6,-9)\) ?

Possible Answers:

Quadrant III

Quadrant IV

Quadrant II

The \(\displaystyle y\)-axis

Quadrant I

Correct answer:

Quadrant IV

Explanation:

A point with a positive \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinate and a negative \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinate can be found in Quadrant IV.

Example Question #22 : Geometry

A line segment on the coordinate plane has its endpoints at the points with coordinates \(\displaystyle \left ( - 10, -20 \right )\) and \(\displaystyle \left ( -20,10 \right )\). Give the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle (-10, -30)\)

\(\displaystyle (-15, -5)\)

\(\displaystyle (-30, -10)\)

\(\displaystyle (-5, -15)\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle (-15, -5)\)

Explanation:

The \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinate of the midpoint can be found by dividing the sum of the \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinates of the endpoints by 2:

\(\displaystyle \left [(-10 ) + (-20) \right ] \div 2 = \left [-(10 + 20) \right ] \div 2 = -30 \div 2 = -15\)

The \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinate of the midpoint is found similarly:

\(\displaystyle \left [ (-20)+ 10 \right ] \div 2 = \left [-(20-10) \right ] \div 2 = -10 \div 2 = -5\)

The coordinates of the midpoint are \(\displaystyle (-15, -5)\).

Example Question #22 : Coordinate Geometry

A line segment on the coordinate plane has its endpoints at the points with coordinates \(\displaystyle \left ( 4 \frac{1}{3}, - 4 \frac{1}{3}\right )\) and \(\displaystyle \left ( 12, 12\right )\). Give the coordinates of the midpoint of the segment.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \left ( 8 \frac{1}{6}, 3 \frac{5}{6} \right )\)

\(\displaystyle \left ( 7 \frac{2}{3}, 16 \frac{1}{3}\right )\)

\(\displaystyle \left ( 3 \frac{5}{6} , 8 \frac{1}{6} \right )\)

\(\displaystyle \left ( 16 \frac{1}{3}, 7 \frac{2}{3} \right )\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \left ( 8 \frac{1}{6}, 3 \frac{5}{6} \right )\)

Explanation:

The \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinate of the midpoint is half the sum of the \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinates of the endpoints:

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} \left ( 4 \frac{1}{3} + 12 \right )\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2} \times 16 \frac{1}{3}\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{49}{3}\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{49}{6}\)

\(\displaystyle =8 \frac{1}{6}\)

 

The \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinate of the midpoint is found similarly:

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} \left (- 4 \frac{1}{3} + 12 \right )\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2} \left (12 - 4 \frac{1}{3} \right )\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2} \times 7 \frac{2}{3}\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{23}{3}\)

\(\displaystyle = \frac{23}{6}\)

\(\displaystyle = 3 \frac{5}{6}\)

The midpoint has coordinates \(\displaystyle \left ( 8 \frac{1}{6}, 3 \frac{5}{6} \right )\).

Example Question #1 : Graphing Points

In which quadrant or on which axis will you find the point \(\displaystyle (-3,-4)\)?

Possible Answers:

Quadrant IV

Quadrant I

Quadrant III

Quadrant II

The \(\displaystyle x\)-axis

Correct answer:

Quadrant III

Explanation:

By definition, a point with a negative \(\displaystyle x\)-coordinate and a negative \(\displaystyle y\)-coordinate lies in Quadrant III on the coordinate plane.

Example Question #24 : Coordinate Geometry

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The above square has an area of \(\displaystyle 100\) square units. What fraction of the area of square is in quadrant II?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \frac{2}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{3}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{3}{8}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}\)

Explanation:

To find the fraction of the entire squares area that lays in quadrant II, notice that the square is taking up an equivalent amount in each of the four quadrants. Thus, \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}\) of the squares area is in quadrant II. 


Also note that the area of the square that lays in quadrant II is \(\displaystyle 25\) square units, thus the problem could have alternatively been solved by reducing \(\displaystyle \frac{25}{100}=\frac{1}{4}\).  

Example Question #1 : How To Find A Square On A Coordinate Plane

If a square has an area of \(\displaystyle 49\) square units, what is the perimeter? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 24\)

\(\displaystyle 49\)

\(\displaystyle 21\)

\(\displaystyle 28\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 28\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, apply the formula \(\displaystyle A=S^2\), in order to conclude that the length of side \(\displaystyle S\) must equal \(\displaystyle 7\) for the area to equal \(\displaystyle 49\)

Once you've found the length of side \(\displaystyle S\), apply the formula \(\displaystyle P=4S\).

Thus, the solution is \(\displaystyle P=4\times7=28\)

Example Question #21 : Coordinate Geometry

A square has an area of \(\displaystyle 64\) square units, what is the perimeter? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 64\)

\(\displaystyle 32\)

\(\displaystyle 36\)

\(\displaystyle 12\) 

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 32\)

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, apply the formula \(\displaystyle A=S^2\), in order to conclude that the length of side \(\displaystyle S\) must equal \(\displaystyle 8\) for the area to equal \(\displaystyle 64\)

Once you've found the length of side \(\displaystyle S\), apply the formula \(\displaystyle P=4S\)


\(\displaystyle P=4\times8=32\)

Example Question #1 : How To Find A Square On A Coordinate Plane

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Find the perimeter of the square shown above. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 24\)

\(\displaystyle 26\)

\(\displaystyle 40\)

\(\displaystyle 36\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 24\)

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of this square, apply the formula: \(\displaystyle P=4S\), where \(\displaystyle S=\) the length of one side of the square. 

Thus, the solution is:

\(\displaystyle P=4S\)
\(\displaystyle P=4\times6=24\)

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