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Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 2. Analyze measurement relationships

Objective b. Determine the distance between 2 points using a drawing and a scale

Assessment limit: Use a scale of 1 cm=?, ¼ inch=?, or ½ inch=?, and whole numbers (0 – 1000)

Martin, George, Carl, and David are in a school play. This scale drawing shows where each student stands at the beginning of the play.



What is the distance, in yards, between Martin and David?

  1. 2 yards
  2. 4 yards
  3. 6 yards
  4. 8 yards

Correct Answer
C. 6 yards
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