Circles Practice Test

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Find the volume of a cylinder with a base area of 25 a. in.
and height equal to the radius. Give your b. in.
answer both in terms of and rounded to the c. in.
nearest tenth. d. in.
a. 5. Find .
b.
c. F
d. C 4
B D
2. Find the arc length of an arc with measure 130° in a 6
circle with radius 2 in. Round to the nearest tenth.
A

L 130º

M
2 in a. = 16
b. =8
c. =5
d. = 10
6. Find the volume of a rectangular pyramid with
a. length 11 m, width 7 m, and height 8 m. Round to
b. the nearest tenth, if necessary.
c. a. m3
d. b. m3
3. Find the area of sector POM. Give your answer in c. m3
terms of . d. m3
P 7. Find .
54º
A
M
4 cm
O C

15º

a. B
b. 0
c. a.
=
d. b.
=
4. Find the diameter of a sphere with volume c.
in3. =
 d. b.
= =
c. =2
8. Find m .
d. = 10
F 11. Find the volume of a sphere with diameter ft.
B Give your answer in terms of .
a. ft3
b. 4,500 ft3
C
50º P
D c. ft3
d. 2,250 ft3
12. Find the volume of the composite figure. Round to
A
the nearest hundredth.

a.
m =
b.
m =
c. 3 ft
m =
d. 3 ft
m = 6 ft

9. Identify the secant that intersects .

a. 28.26 ft3
b. 84.78 ft3
D C c. 113.04 ft3
A
d. 197.82 ft3

13. The radius of the sphere is multiplied by .

l Describe the effect on the volume.
a.
b. l
c.
d. 7 in.

10. and are tangent to . Find .

A 3y + 4 B

11y
P a. The volume is divided by 2.
b. The volume is divided by 3.
C
c. The volume is divided by 4.
d. The volume is divided by 8.
a.
=
14. Jenny’s birthday cake is circular and has a 30 cm
radius. Her slice creates an arc with a central angle
of . What is the area of Jenny’s slice of cake?
Give your answer in terms of . A B
20º
a. O
b. 30º

c. D C
d.
15. Find the area of in terms of . a. m =
b. m =
c. m =
d. m =
Q 18. Find the volume of the composite figure. Round to
the nearest tenth. (Hint: Volume of a cone is
20 in.
.)

a. 400
3 cm
b. 100
c. 200
d. 100
16. Solve for x. 6 cm

C
2 cm
(2x + 5)º

A B
O a. 88.0 cm3
b. 12.6 cm3
c. 75.4 cm3
d. 28.0 cm3
19. The radius and height of the cylinder are multiplied
a. x = by 4. Describe the effect on the volume.
b. x =
c. x =
d. x = 3 cm
17. A wheel from a motor has springs arranged as in
the figure. Find m . 6 cm

a. The volume is multiplied by 4.

b. The volume is multiplied by 8.
 c. The volume is multiplied by 16.
d. The volume is multiplied by 64. 21. The circle graph shows the colors of automobiles
20. Find the angle measures of ABCD. sold at a car dealership. Find m .

C D
Red 10%
(4x – 10)º (3x + 7)º C
D

Black 20%
(2x + 3)º B
A B P
Yellow 35%
Blue 30%

E A
Green 5%

a. , , , and a.
m =
b. , , , and b.
m =
c. , , , and c.
m =
d.
d. , , , and m =
Matching

Match each vocabulary term with its definition.

a. chord e. tangent of a circle
b. arc f. interior of a circle
c. point of tangency g. common tangent
d. secant h. exterior of a circle
1. the set of all points outside a circle 4. a line that is in the same plane as a circle and
2. a segment whose endpoints lie on a circle intersects the circle at exactly one point
3. the point of intersection of a circle or sphere with a 5. a line that intersects a circle at two points
tangent line or plane 6. a line that is tangent to two circle
 s
Circles Practice Test
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: D
Step 1 Use the base area to find the radius.
Substitute 25 for the base area.
Solve for r.

Step 2 Use the radius and height to find the volume. The height is equal to the radius, so .
Volume of a cylinder
Substitute 5 for r and h.
V

Feedback
A The base area is equal to pi times the radius squared.
B The volume of a cylinder is equal to pi times the radius squared times the height.
C Use the base area to find the radius. Then use the radius and height (equal to the radius)
to find the volume.
D Correct!

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OBJ: 11-2.3 Finding Volumes of Cylinders NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.12.14.02.004
TOP: 11-2 Volume of Prisms and Cylinders KEY: volume | cylinder
DOK: DOK 2
2. ANS: A
Formula for arc length

Substitute.

Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Use the formula for finding the distance along an arc.
C The arc length is equal to 2 times pi times the radius times the measure of the arc
divided by 360 degrees.
D Use the formula for finding the distance along an arc.

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OBJ: 12-3.4 Finding Arc Length STA: MCC9-12.G.C.5
LOC: MTH.C.12.11.02.006 TOP: 12-3 Sector Area and Arc Length
KEY: arc length DOK: DOK 2
3. ANS: A
 Formula for area of a sector

Substitute 4 for r and 54 for m.

=
= Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Square the radius.
C Divide by 360 degrees.
D Use the formula for finding the area of a sector.

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OBJ: 12-3.1 Finding the Area of a Sector STA: MCC9-12.G.C.5
LOC: MTH.C.12.12.02.010 TOP: 12-3 Sector Area and Arc Length
KEY: circle | sector area DOK: DOK 2
4. ANS: B
Volume of a sphere
Substitute 972 for V.

Divide both sides by .

Take the cube root of both sides.
in.

Feedback
A The volume of a sphere is equal to 4/3 times pi, times the radius raised to the third
power.
B Correct!
C The volume of a sphere is equal to 4/3 times pi, times the radius raised to the third
power.
D Find the diameter of the sphere, not the radius.

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OBJ: 11-4.1 Finding Volumes of Spheres NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.11.07.07.005 | MTH.C.12.14.02.008
TOP: 11-4 Spheres KEY: volume | sphere
DOK: DOK 2
5. ANS: A
Step 1 Draw radius .

Step 2 Use the Pythagorean Theorem.

Pythagorean Theorem
Substitute 10 for AD and 6 for AC.

Subtract from both sides.

 Take the square root of both sides.

Step 3 Find .
, bisects .

Feedback
A Correct!
B Multiply this answer by 2.
C Use the Pythagorean Theorem with a hypotenuse of length 10 and one leg of length 6
to find the length of CD.
D Use the Pythagorean Theorem with a hypotenuse of length 10 and one leg of length 6
to find the length of CD.

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OBJ: 12-2.4 Using Radii and Chords STA: MCC9-12.G.SRT.8
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.04.004 TOP: 12-2 Arcs and Chords
KEY: circle | radius | chord DOK: DOK 2
6. ANS: B

m3
Feedback
A The volume of a rectangular pyramid is equal to the product of one third of its base
area times its height.
B Correct!
C The volume of a rectangular pyramid is equal to the product of one third of its base
area times its height.
D The volume of a rectangular pyramid is equal to the product of one third of its base
area times its height.

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OBJ: 11-3.1 Finding Volumes of Pyramids NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.12.14.02.005
TOP: 11-3 Volume of Pyramids and Cones KEY: volume | pyramid
DOK: DOK 2
7. ANS: A
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Substitute 15° for m .
Multiply both sides by 2.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Use the Inscribed Angle Theorem.
C The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc.
D The measure of the inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc, not twice
the measure of the intercepted arc.
 PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: 1ce13de6-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea
OBJ: 12-4.1 Finding Measures of Arcs and Inscribed Angles STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.03.02.006 | MTH.C.11.03.05.09.02.004
TOP: 12-4 Inscribed Angles KEY: arc measure | inscribed angle
DOK: DOK 2
8. ANS: A
Vertical Angle Theorem

Definition of perpendicular lines

Angle Addition Postulate

Substitute.
Simplify.

Arc Addition Postulate

Substitute.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Add the measure of arc CF and the measure of arc FB.
C Add the measure of arc CF and the measure of arc FB.
D Add the measure of arc CF and the measure of arc FB.

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OBJ: 12-2.2 Using the Arc Addition Postulate STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.03.02.005 TOP: 12-2 Arcs and Chords
KEY: arc measure | arc addition postulate DOK: DOK 2
9. ANS: A
A secant is a line that intersects a circle at two points. is the secant that intersects .

Feedback
A Correct!
B This is a tangent. A secant is a line that intersects the circle at two points.
C This is a diameter and a chord. A secant is a line.
D This is a radius. A secant is a line that intersects the circle at two points.

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OBJ: 12-1.1 Identifying Lines and Segments That Intersect Circles
STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2 LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.06.002
TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles KEY: circle | secant
DOK: DOK 2
10. ANS: A
Theorem: If two segments are tangent to a circle from the same
exterior point, then the segments are congruent.
Substitute.
Subtract 3y from both sides.
 Divide both sides by 2.

Substitute.

Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Substitute this value for y and solve for segment AB.
C Check your algebra.
D If two segments are tangent to a circle from the same exterior point, then the segments
are congruent.

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OBJ: 12-1.4 Using Properties of Tangents STA: MCC9-12.A.CED.1
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.05.005 TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles
KEY: tangent segments | circles DOK: DOK 2
11. ANS: B
Volume of a sphere
Substitute 15 for r.
Simplify.

Feedback
A The volume of a sphere is equal to 4/3 times pi, times the radius raised to the third
power.
B Correct!
C The volume of a sphere is equal to 4/3 times pi, times the radius raised to the third
power.
D The volume of a sphere is equal to 4/3 times pi, times the radius raised to the third
power.

PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: 1c7ab872-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea

OBJ: 11-4.1 Finding Volumes of Spheres NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.12.14.02.008
TOP: 11-4 Spheres KEY: volume | sphere
DOK: DOK 2
12. ANS: C
The volume of the cylinder is

The volume of the cone is

The volume of the water tank is the sum of the volumes.
V = (cylinder volume) + (cone volume)
.

Feedback
A Add the volume of the cone to the volume of the cylinder.
 B Add the volume of the cone to the volume of the cylinder.
C Correct!
D The height of the cylinder is 3 ft, not 6 ft.

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OBJ: 11-3.5 Finding Volumes of Composite Three-Dimensional Figures
NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3 STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3
LOC: MTH.C.12.14.02.009 TOP: 11-3 Volume of Pyramids and Cones
KEY: composite figure | cone | cylinder | volume DOK: DOK 2
13. ANS: D
Original dimensions:

Radius multiplied by :

If the radius is multiplied by , then the volume is divided by 8.

Feedback
A Compare the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 in. to the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 3.5 in.
B Compare the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 in. to the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 3.5 in.
C Compare the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 in. to the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 3.5 in.
D Correct!

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OBJ: 11-4.4 Exploring Effects of Changing Dimensions NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.GMD.3
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.12.14.007
TOP: 11-4 Spheres KEY: change dimensions | sphere | volume
DOK: DOK 2
14. ANS: A
P
120º

30 c
m
O
M

Formula for area of a sector

Substitute the given values.

 Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Use the formula for finding the area of a sector.
C Use the formula for finding the area of a sector.
D The area of a sector is equal to pi times radius squared times the measure of the arc
divided by 360 degrees.

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OBJ: 12-3.2 Application STA: MCC9-12.G.C.5
LOC: MTH.C.12.12.02.010 TOP: 12-3 Sector Area and Arc Length
KEY: circle | sector area DOK: DOK 2
15. ANS: D
Area of a circle
Divide the diameter by 2 to find the radius, 10,
Simplify.

Feedback
A First divide the diameter by 2, then square the result.
B First divide the diameter by 2, then square the result.
C First divide the diameter by 2, then square the result.
D Correct!

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OBJ: 11-1.1 Finding Measurements of Circles STA: MCC9-12.A.CED.1
LOC: MTH.C.12.12.02.009 TOP: 11-1 Developing Formulas for Circles and Regular Polygons
KEY: area | circle DOK: DOK 1
16. ANS: A
is a right angle. is inscribed in a semicircle.
Definition of a right angle
Substitute for .
Subtract 5 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 2.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Solve for x.
C Angle ACB is a right angle.
D Angle ACB is a right angle.

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OBJ: 12-4.3 Finding Angle Measures in Inscribed Triangles NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.C.2
STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2 LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.11.01.007
TOP: 12-4 Inscribed Angles KEY: inscribed triangle
DOK: DOK 2
17. ANS: A
and intercept (arc)BC.
Substitute 20° for m .
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Substitute 30° for m(arc)AD.
Multiply both sides by 2.
Triangle Sum Theorem
Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B The measure of angle BDC is equal to the measure of angle BAC.
C Use the Inscribed Angle Theorem to find the measure of angle ACD.
D Use the measure of angle ACD and the Triangle Sum Theorem to find the measure of
angle DOC.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: 1ce164f6-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea

OBJ: 12-4.2 Application NAT: NT.CCSS.MTH.10.9-12.G.C.2
STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2 LOC: MTH.C.11.03.02.04.002 | MTH.C.11.03.05.09.02.004
TOP: 12-4 Inscribed Angles KEY: inscribed angles
DOK: DOK 2
18. ANS: A
Find the volume of the cone.

Find the volume of the cylinder.

Find the total volume.

cm
3

Feedback
A Correct!
B Find the total volume.
C Find the total volume.
D First, find the volume of the cone. Then, add that to the volume of the cylinder.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: 1c6ecca6-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea

OBJ: 11-2.5 Finding Volumes of Composite Three-Dimensional Figures
STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3 LOC: MTH.C.12.14.02.009
TOP: 11-2 Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
KEY: volume | composite figure | cone | cylinder DOK: DOK 2
19. ANS: D
Original dimensions:
 Radius and height multiplied by 4:

The volume is multiplied by 64.

Feedback
A This is true if only the height of the cylinder is multiplied by 4.
B Write expressions for the volumes of both cylinders and compare.
C This is true if only the radius of the cylinder is multiplied by 4.
D Correct!

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OBJ: 11-2.4 Exploring Effects of Changing Dimensions STA: MCC9-12.G.GMD.3
LOC: MTH.C.12.14.007 TOP: 11-2 Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
KEY: change dimensions | cylinder | volume DOK: DOK 2
20. ANS: A
ABCD is inscribed in a circle.
Substitute the given values.
Combine like terms.
Subtract 10 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 5.
Substitute 34 for x.

Simplify.

and are supplementary.

Substitute 126 for m .
Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Use this value of x to solve for angle A.
C Opposite angles of a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle are supplementary, not
complementary.
D Check your algebra. Opposite angles of a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle are
supplementary.

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OBJ: 12-4.4 Finding Angle Measures in Inscribed Quadrilaterals
STA: MCC9-12.G.C.3 LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.11.01.007
TOP: 12-4 Inscribed Angles KEY: inscribed quadrilateral
DOK: DOK 2
21. ANS: A
Theorem: The measure of a minor arc is equal to the measure
of its central angle.
is 10% of .
 Feedback
A Correct!
B The measure of a minor arc is equal to the measure of its central angle.
C The measure of a minor arc is equal to the measure of its central angle.
D The measure of a minor arc is equal to the measure of its central angle.

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OBJ: 12-2.1 Application STA: MCC9-12.G.C.2
LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.03.02.006 TOP: 12-2 Arcs and Chords
KEY: arc measure | circle graph | central angle DOK: DOK 2

MATCHING

1. ANS: H PTS: 1 DIF: 1

REF: 1d09c602-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles
DOK: DOK 1
2. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 1
REF: 1d0c285e-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.04.001
TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles DOK: DOK 1
3. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
REF: 1d0e8aba-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles
DOK: DOK 1
4. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: 1
REF: 1d09ed12-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.05.001
TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles DOK: DOK 1
5. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1
REF: 1d0eb1ca-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea LOC: MTH.C.11.03.05.06.001
TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles DOK: DOK 1
6. ANS: G PTS: 1 DIF: 1
REF: 1d10ed16-4683-11df-9c7d-001185f0d2ea TOP: 12-1 Lines That Intersect Circles
DOK: DOK 1