8-MATH-EXAM-DAT
8-MATH-EXAM-DAT
Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each
number.
Mrs. Santos owns a rectangular lot with an area of (x² + 12x + 32) square meters. She plans to sell the
lot at a price of ₱1,000 per square meter. Mrs. Gonzales is interested in purchasing the lot and asks about
its dimensions. Mrs. Santos informs her that the lot's width is (x + 4) meters.
______ 2. If the width of the lot is 10 meters, how much will Mrs. Gonzales pay Mrs. Santos for the lot?
A. ₱120,000 C. ₱160,000
B. ₱140,000 D. ₱170,000
______ 3. Jun is a cyclist preparing for an upcoming charity cycling event. To determine how fast he need to
cycle to reach his destination on time, he needs to calculate his average speed. Given the distance, he
plans to cover (d kilometers) and the time allotted for the ride (t hours), they can use the formula
d = St to find their average speed (S). What is the rational algebraic expression that represents the
average speed S of the cyclist?
𝑑 𝑑2
A. 𝑆 = C. 𝑆 =
𝑡 𝑡
𝑡 𝑡2
B. 𝑆 = 𝑑 D. 𝑆 = 𝑑
8𝑥
______ 4. A car consumes 12 liters of fuel per kilometer. What is the simplified form of this expression?
2𝑥 4𝑥
A. C.
3 7
3𝑥 5𝑥
B. D.
5 9
______ 5. A construction company is building a new house. Two skilled workers, a carpenter and a general
2
laborer, are assigned to the project. The carpenter is highly efficient, completing of the house in a
3𝑥
1
single day. Meanwhile, the general laborer can complete 4𝑥 of the same house with the same period.
Working together, how much of the entire house is completed in one day?
1 2
A. C.
3𝑥 3𝑥
1 11
B. D.
2𝑥 12𝑥
______ 6. Angelo and his brother Manuel decided to paint their room. Angelo can paint their room alone in
6 hours, while Manuel can paint it alone in 3 hours. Let x represent the number of hours that will take
Angelo and Manuel to paint their room together. How long will it take them to paint the house
together?
A. 1 hour C. 3 hours
B. 2 hours D. 4 hours
A courier service charges an initial fee of ₱50 for the first package. For every additional package, there is
an extra charge of ₱8. Let y represent the total delivery cost and x represent the number of additional
packages.
______ 10. If you send 4 packages, how much will the courier service cost?
A. ₱72 C. ₱92
B. ₱82 D. ₱102
Leo, a tricycle operator, follows a fare system to ensure fair and transparent pricing. He charges a flat
rate of ₱15, which covers the initial pickup and the first few meters of the journey. Beyond this, an
additional ₱3 is added per kilometer traveled. If y represents the total fare and x represents the number
of kilometers traveled, the equation is: 𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 15.
______ 11. How can the equation 𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 15, which represents Leo's fare system, be rewritten in standard
form (Ax + By = C)?
A. 3x + y = 15 C. 3x – y = – 15
B. 15x + y = 3 D. – 15x + y = – 3
______ 12. Using x- and y-intercepts, which of the following graphs is the correct representation of the equation
𝑦 = −3𝑥 + 15?
A. C.
B. D.
______ 13. Sarah, an enthusiastic hiker, is preparing for an adventurous trek up a local hill known for its
breathtaking views. At the base of the hill, she consults a map that provides the equation of the trail:
y = 2x + 5. In this equation, y represents the height in meters, while x represents the horizontal
distance traveled along the trail. Since the slope is positive, how does this affect the direction of the
graph?
A. The graph is vertical and remains constant.
B. The graph slopes upward from left to right.
C. The graph slopes downward from left to right.
D. The graph is horizontal and does not change direction.
______ 14. Fe is designing a fence for her garden. The fence has two corner posts at the points (3, 7) and
𝑦 −𝑦
(5, 13). What is the line's equation connecting these two posts? ( 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = (𝑥2−𝑥1) (𝑥 − 𝑥1 ))
2 1
A. y = 2x + 1 C. y = 3x – 2
B. y = 2x + 3 D. y = 3x – 3
Len and Fe are saving money for a trip, each following a different savings plan. Len starts with ₱500 in
her bank account and deposits ₱100 each week. Meanwhile, Fe begins with a higher initial savings of ₱700
but deposits only ₱50 per week. To track their savings over time, they use x to represent the number of
weeks and y to represent the total amount saved. By comparing their savings equations, they can analyze
how their savings grow and determine when they will have the same total savings.
______ 16. Based on the answer in number 15, which of the following graphs represents the system of equations?
A. C.
B. D.
______ 17. Based on the answer in number 16, what kind of graph does your system have?
A. vertical lines C. coinciding lines
B. parallel lines D. intersecting lines
______ 18. How long will it take them to save the same amount of money?
A. 2 weeks C. 4 weeks
B. 3 weeks D. 5 weeks
______ 19. Linear inequalities in two variables are useful for representing real-world constraints and conditions
involving two quantities. These inequalities define a region of possible solutions. Which of the
following situations could be represented using a linear inequality in two variables?
A. The number of chickens and pigs in a farm.
B. The product of the present ages of Bryan and Manuel.
C. The number of students who takes Medicine and Education courses.
D. The possible number of chocolates and cookies with a budget of ₱30.
Mrs. Reyes is planning a morning snack for her family with a budget of ₱30 to spend on monay and pandesal.
Each monay costs ₱3, while each pandesal costs ₱2. She wants to determine how many of each she can buy
without exceeding her budget. By letting x represent the number of pandesal and y represent the number of
monay, she can set up an equation to help her decide the best combination of snacks within her budget.
______ 21. Using the inequality in number 20, how many pieces of pandesal can she buy, if she bought 6 pieces
of monay?
A. x ≤ 6 C. x ≤ 10
B. x ≤ 8 D. x ≤ 12
______ 22. Linda sells candies and cookies to earn money. Each candy costs ₱2, and each cookie costs ₱4. She
must sell at least 50 candies and earn a minimum of ₱500. Let x represent the number of candies she
sells and y represent the number of cookies. What is the minimum number of candies and cookies
Linda must sell to reach her goal of earning at least ₱500?
A. 50 candies and 100 cookies C. 70 candies and 60 cookies
B. 60 candies and 80 cookies D. 80 candies and 40 cookies
______ 23. Mr. Reyes sells poultry eggs. The price is displayed in the table for each quantity of trays. The number
of trays of eggs (x) and cost in pesos (y) is presented horizontally. How much will a buyer pay if they
purchase 7 trays of eggs?
x ( number of trays) 1 2 3 7
y ( cost in pesos) 320 640 960 ?
A. ₱1,600 C. ₱2,240
B. ₱1,920 D. ₱2,560
______ 24. The Department of Education assigns each student a unique Learner’s Reference Number (LRN). If
the relation is defined as assigning a Learner’s Reference Number to each student, is it a function?
A. Yes, because every Learner’s Reference Number is used.
B. Yes, because each student has a unique Learner’s Reference Number.
C. No, because students can have more than one Learner’s Reference Number.
D. No, because multiple students can share the same Learner’s Reference Number.
______ 25. Mrs. Santos wants to see how the amount of fertilizer she uses affects the growth of her tomato plants.
Which of the following are the dependent (DV) and independent variables (IV)?
A. DV – The type of fertilizer used C. DV – The height of the tomato plants
IV – The height of the plants IV – The amount of fertilizer used
B. DV – The amount of fertilizer used D. DV – The cost of fertilizer
IV – The number of tomatoes produced IV – The number of plants
______26. A movie theater manager is analyzing ticket sales revenue to assess the financial performance of the
theater. Each ticket costs ₱120, and the total revenue depends on the number of tickets sold for a
particular show. The revenue function is modeled as R(x) = 120x, where x represents the number of
tickets sold. What is the domain of this function?
A. All integers C. All counting numbers
B. All negative numbers D. All numbers less than 12
______ 27. A household’s monthly water usage can be represented by the linear function W(m) = 50m + 200,
where W is the total water used in gallons and m is the number of months. What is the slope of this
function?
A. 0 C. 200
B. 50 D. 2000
______ 28. Len is a college student who works as a part–timer in a fast-food chain. The hourly wage in this
chain is ₱69. Since she is studying, the manager allowed her to work for 5 hours a day. How
much will she earn in 20 days?
A. ₱6,210 C. ₱6,900
B. ₱6,555 D. ₱7,245
______ 30. Which of the following is the inverse (If not p, then not q.) of the given statement?
A. If teenagers perform well both in sports and on tests, then they get 8–10 hours of sleep per night.
B. If teenagers perform well both in sports and on tests, then they do not get 8–10 hours of sleep per
night.
C. If teenagers do not get 8–10 hours of sleep per night, then they do not perform well both in sports and
on tests.
D. If teenagers do not perform well both in sports and on tests, then they do not get 8–10 hours of sleep
per night.
______ 31. The equivalent statement of a conditional statement is its contrapositive (If not q, then not p.).
Which of the following statements is equivalent to "If teenagers get 8–10 hours of sleep per
night, then they perform well both in sports and on tests."
A. If teenagers perform well both in sports and on tests, then they get 8–10 hours of sleep per night.
B. If teenagers perform well both in sports and on tests, then they do not get 8–10 hours of sleep per
night.
C. If teenagers do not get 8–10 hours of sleep per night, then they do not perform well both in sports and
on tests.
D. If teenagers do not perform well both in sports and on tests, then they do not get 8–10 hours of sleep
per night.
______ 32. A math teacher explains linear pairs and asks students to rephrase the definition as an if-then
statement: "A linear pair is a pair of angles that are adjacent and supplementary." Which of the
following is the correct if-then form of this statement?
A. If two angles are adjacent and supplementary, then they form a linear pair.
B. If two angles form a linear pair, then they are adjacent and supplementary.
C. If two angles are not adjacent and supplementary, then they do not form a linear pair.
D. If two angles do not form a linear pair, then they are not adjacent and supplementary.
______ 33. A structural engineer is capable to design a bridge that can support the load of vehicles and cope
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with environmental conditions. Engineer Gonzales is a structural engineer. What can you conclude
about Engineer Gonzales?
A. Engineer Gonzales is capable to design a bridge that can support the load of vehicles and cope with
environmental conditions.
B. Engineer Gonzales is not capable to design a bridge that can support the load of vehicles and cope
with environmental conditions.
C. Engineer Gonzales is expected to design a bridge that can support the load of vehicles and cope with
environmental conditions in the future.
D. Engineer Gonzales may not possess the ability to design a bridge that can support the load of vehicles
and cope with environmental conditions.
______ 34. Maria is an online shopper who enjoys taking advantage of sales and discounts. While browsing her
favorite online store, she finds a promotion: "If you spend ₱300 or more, then you qualify for free
shipping." Excited about the savings, she begins adding items to her cart. Which of the following
represents an indirect proof of this statement?
A. You spent ₱285 and check if you qualify for free shipping.
B. Assume you qualify for free shipping and calculate the exact amount you spent.
C. You spent ₱300 or more satisfies the store's minimum requirement for free shipping.
D. Assume you do not qualify for free shipping and this implies that you spent less than ₱300.
______ 35. In Euclid’s axiom: If equals are subtracted from equals, then the remainders are equal, which of the
following situations is an example of this axiom?
A. Two students splitting a ₱50 bill evenly receive ₱25 each.
B. A pizza is divided into 10 slices. The entire pizza is larger than any one slice, no matter how it is cut.
C. Two water jugs each hold 5 liters of water. If 3 liters are added to each water jug, both jugs will now
have 8 liters of water, making them equal.
D. A pair of identical chocolate bars each weigh 90 grams. If 20 grams is taken away from each bar, the
remaining weight of each chocolate bar will be 70 grams.
______ 36. In a shape system, there are "circles" and "squares." The axioms are:
Axiom 1: If a shape is a circle, then it is not a square.
Axiom 2: If a shape is not a square, then it is a circle.
______ 37. Mia is designing a symmetric sculpture that contains two identical triangular bases. She needs to
make sure that both bases are congruent to ensure the proper symmetry. Which of the following
would best help her to confirm that the triangular bases are congruent?
A. Comparing their sizes until they look the same.
B. Measuring only the angles and comparing them.
C. One such triangle must have only one equal side.
D. All three sides corresponding to each other are equal.
______ 38. Jen designs a triangular support railing for a staircase. She ensures that two sides of the triangle are
each 5 feet long, and the included angle between them is 60 degrees. Which congruence postulate
proves that any triangle with these same measurements is congruent?
A. Side-Angle-Angle (SAA) Congruence Theorem C. Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate
B. Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Postulate D. Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Congruence Postulate
______ 39. Minda, an architect, designs a triangular roof to match the measurements of a nearby house. One side
of the neighboring triangle measures (4x – 8) feet, while the corresponding side of Minda’s triangle
measures (2x + 10) feet. What is the length of the side of the neighboring triangle?
A. 25 feet C. 31 feet
B. 28 feet D. 34 feet
Statements Reasons
1. 𝑀𝐴 ≅ 𝑀𝐻 Given
2. 𝑇𝑀 bisects ∠𝐴𝑀𝐻 Given
3. ∠𝐴𝑀𝑇 ≅ ∠𝐻𝑀𝑇 Angle Bisector Theorem
4. 𝑇𝑀 ≅ 𝑇𝑀 Reflexive Property of Congruence
5. ∆𝑀𝐴𝑇 ≅ ∆𝑀𝐻𝑇 (40)
6. 𝐴𝑇 ≅ 𝐻𝑇 (41)
______ 40. From the given statements above, which of the following reasons prove that ∆𝑀𝐴𝑇 ≅ ∆𝑀𝐻𝑇?
A. Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Postulate
B. Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate
C. Side-Angle-Angle (SAA) Congruence Theorem
D. Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Congruence Postulate
______ 42. Randy leans a ladder against a wall and secures a rope from the top of the ladder to the ground,
forming two congruent right triangles on either side of the rope. Since the triangles are congruent,
the rope bisects the angle at the top of the ladder. What does this show about the relationship
between the rope and the ground?
A) The rope is parallel to the ground.
B) The rope is perpendicular to the ground.
C) The angle at the top of the ladder is obtuse.
D) The length of the rope is longer than the length of the ladder.
______ 43. Air traffic controllers manage aircraft to ensure safety while minimizing delays. An air traffic
controller is monitoring three planes:
• Plane A is 20 miles from the airport.
• Plane B is 35 miles away.
• Plane C is 40 miles away.
To determine if these planes form a triangle, which inequalities must be true?
A. 35 – 20 < 40 C. 35 + 40 < 20
B. 40 – 20 > 35 D. 20 + 35 > 40
______ 44. Jessica and her friends are camping in a national park and setting up a triangular tent using two poles
of equal length for support. To maximize the interior space, they consider adjusting the angle between
the poles. According to the Hinge Theorem, what happens to the side opposite the angle if the angle
increases?
A. The side opposite the angle does not exist.
B. The side opposite the angle becomes longer.
C. The side opposite the angle becomes shorter.
D. The side opposite the angle remains constant.
______ 46. David, a construction worker, is building an apartment with two vertical walls. To ensure the walls
are stable and upright, he must confirm that they are perpendicular to the floor. What angle must be
formed between the walls and the floor to guarantee perpendicularity?
A. A right angle C. An acute angle
B. A reflex angle D. An obtuse angle
Merlyn and her friends were invited to a school fair. One of the attractions was a talent show where
participants could choose from a variety of performance categories, including singing, dancing, and magic
tricks. Linda, always eager to showcase her skills, decided to sign up for singing. She scanned the list of
song choices provided by the organizers, which included different genres. The genres are listed below:
______ 49. A combination lock is a device that secures an object using a specific sequence of symbols, typically
numbers, to unlock it. If a lock has a code made up of 3 digits and each digit can range from 0 to 9,
how many unique codes can be generated if no digits are repeated?
A. 80 C. 720
B. 240 D. 2,160
______ 50. Gemma is conducting a probability experiment in her statistics class using a coin toss. She flips a coin
56 times and records the results. The coin landed on heads 33 times. To determine the probability of
getting tails, use the formula:
𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠
𝑃(𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠) =
𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠
What is the probability of the coin landing on tails in Gemma’s experiment?
19 27
A. C.
56 56
23 31
B. 56 D. 56
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