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2007-2008 Grade 8 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler

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OPEN-ENDED ITEM RESPONSES<br />

A.2 Response Score: 4<br />

MATHEMATICS<br />

27. Train L <strong>and</strong> train M leave a station at the same time heading in opposite directions.<br />

Train L is going north at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (mph). Train M is going<br />

south at an average speed of 60 mph.<br />

A. How long does it take each train, in hours, to travel 225 miles along the track?<br />

Show all your work. Explain why you did each step.<br />

The student has given the correct answer.<br />

The student has shown complete support.<br />

41-7289<br />

GO TO THE NEXT PAGE TO FINISH THE QUESTION.<br />

<strong>Grade</strong> 8 <strong>Mathematics</strong> <strong>Item</strong> <strong>Sampler</strong> <strong>2007</strong>–<strong>2008</strong> 40

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