Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities - Math Mcqs for Grade 8 - Set 2

1)   If a < b then the sign used between a⁄-5 and b⁄-5(if written respectively) is of

a. less than
b. greater than
c. equal to
d. greater than and equal to
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: greater than and equal to

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   In 2014, 200 workers received pays on hourly basis from $15/hour to $25/hour according to the difficulty of assigned tasks. The largest possible amount paid to the workers for 8 working hours is

a. $215
b. $165
c. $200
d. $170
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: $200

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   If x is greater than y then sign written between 10x and 10y is of

a. less than
b. greater than
c. equal to
d. greater than and equal to
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: greater than

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   If a - 5 = b then

a. a is equal to zero
b. a is equal to b
c. a is greater than b
d. a is less than b
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: a is greater than b

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   By solving the inequality 18 - y > 9, the answer will be

a. y > 9
b. y < 9
c. y < 5
d. y > 12
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: y < 9

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


6)   In 2014, 200 workers received pays on hourly basis from $15/hour to $25/hour according to the difficulty of assigned tasks. The least possible amount paid to the workers for 10 working hours is

a. $180
b. $150
c. $140
d. $115
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: $150

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   If x < 25 and 25 < b then

a. b = 0
b. a = 0
c. a < b
d. a > b
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: a < b

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   By solving the inequality (2x + 3⁄4) - (x + 2⁄2) > 1 - (x + 3⁄2), the answer will be

a. x < 15
b. x > 22
c. x < 22
d. x < 18
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x < 22

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   By solving the inequality 4x - 16 < 0, the answer will be

a. x < 11
b. x > 6
c. x > 4
d. x < 4
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x < 4

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   By solving the inequality 2(a⁄2 + 3⁄4) > 4(a⁄4 - 6), the answer will be

a. a > -68
b. a > -48
c. a > -78
d. a > -56
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: a > -78

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   By solving the inequality a + 2 < 5, the value of 'a' must be

a. greater than 5
b. less than 5
c. greater than 3
d. less than 3
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: less than 3

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   By solving the inequality -8 + 2x < 16 - x, the answer will be

a. x > 4
b. x < 10
c. x < 8
d. x > 6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x < 8

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


13)   An engineering test consist of 100 questions. 2 points are awarded for correct answer and 1 point is deducted for wrongly answered questions. Ana attempted 85 questions and her total score was above 160. The minimum number of correct answers are

a. x gt; 85
b. x gt; 86
c. x gt; 88
d. x gt; 82
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x gt; 82

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


14)   By solving the inequality 1⁄4(2 - x) > 1⁄3(4 - x) + 1⁄2, the answer will be

a. x > 18
b. x > 16
c. x > 14
d. x > 11
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x > 16

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   By solving the inequality 5a - 4 > 6, the value of 'a' is

a. greater than 2
b. less than 2
c. greater than 5
d. less than 6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: greater than 2

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   By solving the inequality 2(x + 2) < 3(x + 1) + 8, the answer will be

a. x < -9
b. x > -7
c. x > -13
d. x < -6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: x > -13

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!