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Quick questions on Calculator policy and strategy - ACT Mathematics

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What is q1?
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A recipe needs 23\frac{2}{3} cup of sugar per batch. How much sugar is needed for 5 batches? [1 point]
What is q2?
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Which is the better use of the calculator: computing 785\sqrt{785}, or recognising that x29=(x3)(x+3)x^2 - 9 = (x-3)(x+3)? [1 point]
What are entry errors?
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A missing bracket or a mis-keyed negative gives a confidently wrong answer. Sanity-check the size and sign of every calculator result.

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