The University of the State of New York

REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

ALGEBRA II
Thursday, January 25, 2024 — 1:15 to 4:15 p.m., only

MODEL RESPONSE SET

Table of Contents

Question 25........................................2
Question 26........................................8
Question 27......................................13
Question 28......................................18
Question 29......................................23
Question 30......................................28
Question 31......................................34
Question 32......................................40
Question 33......................................43
Question 34......................................52
Question 35......................................60
Question 36......................................66
Question 37......................................74
indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [2]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [3]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 1: The student made one factoring error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [4]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 1: The student made a conceptual error by solving for x.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [5]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 0: The student made multiple factoring errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [6]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
Question
written in25
pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

25 Factor x3 1 4x2 2 9x 2 36, completely.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11] [OVER]

Score 0: The student did not write the expression in factored form and made a conceptual error by
solving for x.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [7]

Question 26

26 Determine if x 1 4 is a factor of 2x3 1 10x2 1 4x 2 16. Explain your answer.

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [8]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Question 26

26 Determine if x 1 4 is a factor of 2x3 1 10x2 1 4x 2 16. Explain your answer.

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [9]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Question 26

26 Determine if x 1 4 is a factor of 2x3 1 10x2 1 4x 2 16. Explain your answer.

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Score 1: The student did not provide an explanation.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [10]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Question 26

26 Determine if x 1 4 is a factor of 2x3 1 10x2 1 4x 2 16. Explain your answer.

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [11]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Question 26

26 Determine if x 1 4 is a factor of 2x3 1 10x2 1 4x 2 16. Explain your answer.

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Question 27

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13]

Question 27

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 27

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Score 1: The student made an error evaluating V(7).

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [15]

Question 27

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Score 1: The student made a rounding error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Question 27

27 An initial investment of $1000 reaches a value, V(t), according to the model V(t) 5 1000(1.01)4t,
where t is the time in years.

Determine the average rate of change, to the nearest dollar per year, of this investment from year
2 to year 7.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [12]

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17]

Question 28

28 When
( )1
3 2
y
y4 is written in the form yn, what is the value of n? Justify your answer.

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Question 28

28 When
( )1
3 2
y
y4 is written in the form yn, what is the value of n? Justify your answer.

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Question 28

28 When
( )1
3 2
y
y4 is written in the form yn, what is the value of n? Justify your answer.

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Score 1: The student did not state the value of n.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Question 28

28 When
( )1
3 2
y
y4 is written in the form yn, what is the value of n? Justify your answer.

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Question 28

28 When
( )1
3 2
y
y4 is written in the form yn, what is the value of n? Justify your answer.

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Score 0: The student made a conceptual error and did not state the value of n.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [22]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Question 29

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [23]

Question 29

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [24]

Question 29

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Score 1: The student did not show work.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [25]

Question 29

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Score 1: The student made a computational error finding the first z-score.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [26]

Question 29

29 The heights of the members of a ski club are normally distributed. The average height is 64.7
inches with a standard deviation of 4.3 inches. Determine the percentage of club members, to the
nearest percent, who are between 67 inches and 72 inches tall.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [13] [OVER]

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [27]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [28]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [29]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 1: The student did not state a1, in the answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [30]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 1: The student only stated a1, correctly.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [31]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [32]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 30

30 The explicit formula an 5 6 1 6n represents the number of seats in each row in a movie theater,
where n represents the row number. Rewrite this formula in recursive form.

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [33]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [34]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [35]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 1: The student did not write the answer in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [36]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 1: The student made a conceptual error by solving the expression as an equation.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [37]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [38]

Question 31

31 Express (2xi3 2 3y)2 in simplest form.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [14]

Score 0: The student made multiple errors.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [39]

Question 32

32 A survey was given to 1250 randomly selected high school students at the end of their junior year.
The survey offered four post-graduation options: two-year college, four-year college, military, or
work. Of the 1250 responses, 475 chose a four-year college. State one possible conclusion that can
be made about the population of high school juniors, based on this survey.

Score 2: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [40]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [15] [OVER]

Question 32

32 A survey was given to 1250 randomly selected high school students at the end of their junior year.
The survey offered four post-graduation options: two-year college, four-year college, military, or
work. Of the 1250 responses, 475 chose a four-year college. State one possible conclusion that can
be made about the population of high school juniors, based on this survey.

Score 1: The student gave a correct conclusion based on incorrect work.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [41]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [15] [OVER]

Question 32

32 A survey was given to 1250 randomly selected high school students at the end of their junior year.
The survey offered four post-graduation options: two-year college, four-year college, military, or
work. Of the 1250 responses, 475 chose a four-year college. State one possible conclusion that can
be made about the population of high school juniors, based on this survey.

Score 0: The student did not show enough relevant work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [42]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [15] [OVER]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [43]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [44]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 3: The student did not justify the answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [45]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 3: The student made a computational error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [46]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 2: The student incorrectly determined independence and gave an incorrect justification.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [47]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 1: The student received one point for the first part.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [48]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 1: The student received one point for the first part.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [49]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [50]

indicate the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs,
charts, etc. Utilize the information provided for each question to determine your answer.
Note that diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. For all questions in this part, a correct
numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1 credit. All answers should be
written in33
Question pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. [16]

33 A researcher wants to determine if nut allergies and milk allergies are related to each other. The
researcher surveyed 1500 people and asked them if they are allergic to nuts or milk. The survey
results are summarized in the table below.

Allergic to Not Allergic to

Nuts Nuts

Allergic to
3 42
Milk

Not Allergic to
12 1443
Milk

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk.

Determine the probability that a randomly selected survey respondent is allergic to milk, given
that the person is allergic to nuts.

Based on the survey data, determine whether nut allergies and milk allergies are independent
events. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [16]

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [51]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [52]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [53]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 3: The student did not reject x 5 2.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [54]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 2: The student made a factoring error and did not reject x 5 22.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [55]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 2: The student made a computational error and did not reject x 5 4.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [56]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 1: The student made multiple errors and did not reject their solutions.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [57]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [58]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 34

34 Algebraically solve for x: 2x 5 6 1 2 x 2 1

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [59]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [17] [OVER]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [60]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 3: The student gave an incomplete justification.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [61]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 2: The student made a rounding error and gave an incomplete justification.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [62]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 2: The student gave the correct number of years based on their incorrect equations.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [63]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 1: The student stated A(t) correctly.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [64]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 35

35 During the summer, Adam saved $4000 and Betty saved $3500. Adam deposited his money in
Bank A at an annual rate of 2.4% compounded monthly. Betty deposited her money in Bank B at
an annual rate of 4% compounded quarterly. Write two functions that represent the value of each
account after t years if no other deposits or withdrawals are made, where Adam’s account value is
represented by A(t), and Betty’s by B(t).

Using technology, determine, to the nearest tenth of a year, how long it will take for the two
accounts to have the same amount of money in them. Justify your answer.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [65]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [18]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 4: The student gave a complete and correct response.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [66]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 3: The student made one graphing error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [67]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 3: The student made one graphing error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [68]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 3: The student made one graphing error.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [69]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 2: The student made one graphing error and stated an incorrect interval.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [70]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 1: The student stated a correct interval only.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [71]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [72]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

Question 36

36 On the graph below, draw at least one complete cycle of a sine graph passing through point (0,2)
that has an amplitude of 3, a period of p, and a midline at y 5 2.

x
–2π – 3π –π –
π π π 3π 2π
2 2 2 2

Based on your graph, state an interval in which the graph is increasing.

Score 0: The student did not show enough correct work to receive any credit.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [73]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [19] [OVER]

the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 6:
– Jan. The
’24 [20] response.
student gave a complete and correct [OVER]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [74]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [75]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 5:
– Jan. The
’24 student made an error in units in[20]
the last part. [OVER]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [76]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [77]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 5:
– Jan. The
’24 [20]
student made an error in units throughout the problem. [OVER]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [78]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [79]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 4:
– Jan. The
’24 [20] and did not justify their answer to [OVER]
student stated the wrong coordinates the last
question.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [80]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [81]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 3:
– Jan. The
’24 [20] and stating the coordinates of the point. [OVER]
student received credit for the graph

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [82]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [83]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 3:
– Jan. The
’24 student made one graphing error[20]
and received no credit for the last part. [OVER]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [84]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [85]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

Question 37 is continued on the next page.

Question 37 is continued on the next page.
Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [20] [OVER]
Score
Algebra II 2:
– Jan. The
’24 [20]
student received one point for the graph and one for stating the coordinates. [OVER]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [86]

Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [87]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

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Question 37 is continued on the next page.
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student received one point for stating [OVER]

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Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [89]

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the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
Answer the question in this part. A correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
Utilize the information provided to determine your answer. Note that diagrams are not
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
necessarily drawn to scale. A correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only
done in pencil.
Question 37 [6]
1 credit. All answers should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be
done in pencil. [6]
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
37 A manufacturer of sweatshirts finds that profits and costs fluctuate depending on the number
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
of products created. Creating more products doesn’t always increase profits because it requires
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
additional costs, such as building a larger facility or hiring more workers. The manufacturer
sold, x, in thousands. This function, p, is given below.
determines the profit, p(x), in thousands of dollars, as a function of the number of sweatshirts
sold, x, in thousands. This function, 5 is2x
p(x) p, given below.
3 1 11x 2 2 7x 2 69

3 11x 2
p(x)
Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0#5x2x
# 9,1on the2set7xof2axes
69 below.

Graph y 5 p(x), over the interval 0y# x # 9, on the set of axes below.

30

30
x
1
x
1

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Question 37 is continued on the next page.
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’24 student showed no correct work.[20] [OVER]

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Question 37
Question 37 continued

Over the given interval, state the coordinates of the maximum of p and round all values to
the nearest integer. Explain what this point represents in terms of the number of sweatshirts sold
and profit.

Determine how many sweatshirts, to the nearest whole sweatshirt, the manufacturer would need
to produce in order to first make a positive profit. Justify your answer.

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [91]

Algebra II – Jan. ’24 [21] [OVER]