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NY-G.MG.3
GeometryModeling with Geometry60 target questions

Apply geometric methods to solve design problems (e.g. designing an object or structure to satisfy physical constraints or minimize cost; working with typographic grid systems based on ratios).

Sample Practice Questions (3)

1
A manufacturer is choosing between two materials for a spherical buoy. Material A has a density of lb/ft³ and Material B has a density of lb/ft³. The buoy must have a diameter of feet and must weigh less than lbs to remain buoyant in specific conditions. Use the table below to determine which materials are viable.
MaterialDensity (lb/ft³)Max Weight Limit
Material A15450 lbs
Material B25450 lbs
2 ft Buoy
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2
A structural engineer is designing a solid steel beam for a bridge. The beam is a rectangular prism with dimensions m by m by m. If the density of the steel is kg/m, what is the total mass of the beam in kilograms?
8 m 0.5 m 0.5 m
A
B
C
D
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3
An interior designer is calculating the cost to install hardwood flooring in a room with the L-shaped floor plan shown below. The flooring costs \$12 per square foot. What is the total cost to floor the entire room?
10 ft 10 ft 5 ft 5 ft
A\$1,200
B\$300
C\$1,500
D\$1,800
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