The 8th Grade Final Exam - 1895
Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours)

 
 

 

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1.   Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.

2.  A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?

3.  If a load of wheat weighs 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50cts/bushel, deducting 1050 lbs. for tare?

4.  District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?

5.  Find the cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton.

6.  Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent.

7.  What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $20 per metre?

8.  Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent.

9.  What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance of which is 640 rods?

10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt. 

 

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