November 2008 SAT Subject Test: Math Level 2

<p>guys, if it was the y-axis,
i am definitely sure it was 1500pi!!</p>

<p>That's an <em>IF</em>. I agree with that.</p>

<p>Yea, that's the thing. The question didn't say "y-axis" or "x-axis", it said "side XY". People who are arguing for x-axis might've automatically assumed it was the x-axis because of the "X", but really, XY was the vertical side of the triangle or as people are saying, the y-axis.</p>

<p>so pynne, you put 1500pi?</p>

<p>I hope you're right. If that's the case, I have my 800.</p>

<p>same here arachnotron.
i don't think i missed any yet so far (maybe the boxplots)
but i wanna be in a safety zone!</p>

<p>@ Johnny: yup, I put 1500pi. :]</p>

<p>the xy side..
X and Y were individual coordinates that made up the triangle right?</p>

<p>Yup...hmm. If it were XY, then wouldn't the triangle be defined at XYZ, which would imply the vertex is at "Y", which would mean a y rotation?</p>

<p>I am 100% sure that is was on the y axis. I remember that problem pretty well. I got 1500pi as well.</p>

<p>Yes!! I am so happy now! I'm back in the running for an 800!</p>

<p>Yes!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>in terms of the rotating triangle thing.
i just looked at it as a cone, and used the volume formula
i got 1500pi too.</p>

<p>I definitely remember getting 1500pi for the cone problem as the xy side was a vertical side. What do you guys think my score is if I ommitted 15 and got 1 wrong?</p>

<p>the raw score will be 34
the score conversion table from may 2002 says you'll have 690
so your score: 670~710</p>

<p>is a 710 respectable in math II or should I consider retaking it?</p>

<p>^You should consider retaking it if possible.</p>

<p>I see. What do top tier schools usually like to see for subject tests like math, lit, and US History?</p>

<p>I think math should usually be around the high 700s cause it's generous in the curve. Lit and US history probably breaking 700 is enough, cause those are fairly difficult.</p>

<p>oo ok thanks for explaining everything.</p>