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Breaking the Routine in Mathematics
Red Herring Problems

Solutions

The diagram below shows the side of a ramp used to load and unload a moving van.

K-I-L-L
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S

Which measurement is closest to the length of the ramp in feet?
F. 8.5 ft.

G. 10.5 ft.

H. 9.5 ft.

J. 13.5 ft.

Leland swam from the dock east 26 meters. He turned and swam another 10 meters, as shown in the
diagram below.

What is the value of x, the distance Leland swam to return to the dock?
F. 36 m

G. 24 m

H. 4 m

J. 16 m

The drawing below shows a side view of a picture frame on Mary's desk.

Which of the following is closest to the length of the frame support?
A. 20 cm

B. 15 cm

C. 12 cm

D. 17 cm

Which measurement could not represent the side lengths of a right triangle?
A. 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm
B. 12 cm, 35 cm , 37 cm
C. 4 cm, 6 cm, 10 cm
D. 10 cm, 24 cm, 26 cm

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