7 th Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

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7 th Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective Object ive 1 Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning 2 Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning 3 Geometry and spatial reasoning 4 Measurement 5 Probability and statistics

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7th Grade TAKSReleased Tests

by ObjectiveObjective

1 Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning

2 Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning

3 Geometry and spatial reasoning

4 Measurement

5 Probability and statistics

6 Mathematical processes and tools

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Objective 1:The student will demonstrate an

understanding of numbers, operations, and

quantitative reasoning.

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(7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(A) compare and order integers and positive rational numbers;

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Which lists the numbers in order from least to greatest?

A 0.6, 7/10, 2/3, 64%

B 0.6, 64%, 2/3, 7/10

C 7/10, 2/3, 64%, 0.6

D 2/3, 64%, 7/10, 0.6

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - B

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The table shows several countries and the portion of their population that is under age 15.

Which of the following liststhe countries in order from leastto greatest portion of thepopulation under age 15?A United States, Ethiopia, Benin, Chad, Uganda

B Uganda, United States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad

C United States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad, Uganda

D Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia, Benin, United States

April 2006 #29Correct Answer - C

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An electrician has been working at 4 customer sites. He has completed ½, ¼, 1/8, and ¾ of the work at the sites. Which list shows the percent of work completed at the sites in order from greatest to least?

F 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 75%

G 0.75%, 0.125%, 0.25%, 12.5%

H 75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%

J 25%, 50%, 75%, 125%

February 2004 #38

Correct Answer - H

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The fraction 5/8 is found between which pair of fractions on a number line?

F 8/16 and 21/32

G 9/16 and 19/32

H 10/16 and 24/32

J 11/16 and 24/32

Spring 2003 #26

Correct Answer - F

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(7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(B) convert between fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and percents mentally, on paper, [orwith a calculator];

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Mrs. Newsome said that 1/8 of the faculty at Long High School had attended the school as teenagers. Which decimal and percent are equivalent to 1/8?

F 0.18, 18%

G 0.125, 12.5%

H 1.8, 180%

J 1.25, 125% April 2006 #18

Correct Answer

G

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Sandra colored 1/3 of her picture black, as shown below.

What percent of her picture did Sandra color black?

F 12%

G 24%

H 33 1/3%

J 66 2/3%February 2004 #14

Correct Answer - H

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It is estimated that 20.4% of the U.S. population in the year 2050 will be over the age of 65. Which number is NOT equivalent to 20.4%?

Correct Answer - D

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A

B

C 0.204

D 2.04

20.4100

2041,000

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Conner’s parents asked him to save 2/5 of his allowance each week to help pay for summer camp. What percent of his allowance did Conner’s parents ask him to save?

A 25%

B 35%

C 40%

D 60%Spring 2003 #3

Correct Answer - C

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(7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(C) represent squares and square roots using geometric models.

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Geoffrey cut a square piece of graph paper so that each side of the graph paper had 8 small squares along the edge. He wanted to know how many of the small squares were on the piece of paper he cut. Which expression could Geoffrey

use to find the number of smallsquares on this piece of paper?

2008 Released Item

A 8 · 2

B 84

C 8 · 4

D 82

Correct Answer - D

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The model below can be used to represent the area of a square with a side of units.

What is another way to represent

the side length of this square?

April 2006 #39

25

A 125

B 5

C

D

125

25

Correct Answer - B

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Which model represents ?

February 2004 #33

28

Correct Answer - A

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Which model represents 92?

February 2004 #42

Correct Answer - G

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The model below represents √49 = 7.

Which arrangement of small squares can be used to model a large square that represents √196?

A 4 rows of 49 squares

B 6 rows of 36 squares

C 12 rows of 12 squares

D 14 rows of 14 squares Spring 2003 #39

Correct Answer - D

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(A) represent multiplication and division situations involving fractions and decimals with models, including [concrete objects,] pictures, words, and numbers;

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Mrs. Pendry has 1 acre of land. She has marked off 2/3 of the land for a vegetable garden. Mrs. Pendry will plant corn in ½ of the vegetable garden. How much of Mrs. Pendry’s acre of land will she plant with corn?

A 1/6

B 1/3

C 1/2

D 2/3

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - B

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Lynne works at a bank and earns $9.75 per hour. If Lynne works 35 hours each week, which expression could be used to determine her total earnings for 1 year?

F 9.75 x 35

G 9.75 x 52

H 9.75 x 35 x 52

J 9.75 x 35 x 12 April 2006 #10

Correct Answer

H

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Which model best represents the expression ?

February 2004 #24

1 22 3

Correct Answer - F

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Which expression can be used to find the maximum number of 0.2-meter lengths of rope that can be cut from a 6.5-meter length of rope?F 0.2 ÷ 6.5

G 0.2 + 6.5

H 6.5 ÷ 0.2

J 6.5 × 0.2

Spring 2003 #10

Correct Answer - H

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(B) use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems involving fractions anddecimals;

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Nora wants to save $82.50 to buy a special gift for her mother. She has 15 weeks to save the money. If she wants to save the same amount each week, how much money, in dollars and cents, must Nora save each week?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

April 2006 #21

Correct Answer – 5.5

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The table shows the distance Pedro jogged each day last week. What was the total distance Pedro jogged last week?

A 8.7 mi

B 11 mi

C 14.7 mi

D 16 mi

Spring 2003 #1

Correct Answer - C

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(C) use models, such as [concrete objects,] pictorial models, and number lines, to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers and connect the actions to algorithms;

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A newspaper gains and loses subscribers daily, as some people subscribe and other people cancel their subscriptions. The table shows the subscriptions and cancellations for a newspaper during the first two months of the year.

If the newspaper started the year with s subscriptions, which expression can be used to find how many subscriptions the newspaper had at the end of the two-month period?

F s + 100 + (-30) + 450 + (-120)

G s + 100 + 30 + 450 + 120

H s + 100 + 450

J s + (-30) + (-120) April 2006 #38

Correct Answer - F

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Which expression is represented by the model below?

A -7 + 0

B -7 + 3

C -7 + 7

D -7 + 10 February 2004 #27

Correct Answer - D

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During a week in December in Anchorage, Alaska, the daily high temperatures were 20°F, 18°F, -10°F, 15°F, -15°F, 25°F, and 11°F. Which expression can be used to find the average daily high temperature during that week?A (20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11) ÷ 7

B 20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11 ÷ 7

C [20 + 18 + (-10) + 15 + (-15) + 25 + 11] ÷ 7

D 20 + 18 + (-10) + 15 + (-15) + 25 + 11 ÷ 7

Spring 2003 #19Correct Answer - C

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(D) use division to find unit rates and ratios in proportional relationships such as speed, density, price, recipes, and student-teacher ratio;

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Leon bought a dozen daises for $3.75. Which is the closest to the amount Leon paid for each daisy?

A $0.25

B $0.29

C $0.31

D $0.38 April 2006 #3

Correct Answer - C

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Emmanuel can run 100 meters in 20 seconds. If he competes in the 400-meter race, about how many seconds will it take him to run the race?

A 5 sec

B 4 sec

C 80 sec

D 20 sec February 2004 #1

Correct Answer - C

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A recipe that makes 18 cookies calls for ¾ cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to make 2 dozen cookies using this recipe?

F 3/8 c

G 1 c

H 1 1/3 c

J 1½ c Spring 2003 #34

Correct Answer - G

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(E) simplify numerical expressions involving order of operations and exponents;

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On a math exam Tonya’s teacher asked for the value of the expression shown below.

6 + 3 · 42

What is the value of this expression?

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - 54

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

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What is the value of the expression below?

F 61

G 234

H 544

J 66 April 2006 #44

210 7 8 2

Correct Answer - G

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Simplify the expression below.

F 7

G 6

H 2

J 8 February 2004 #30

24 2(13 4) 3

Correct Answer - G

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What is the value of the expression (3 + 3)2 ÷ 6 – 2 × 4?

F -18

G -2

H 0

J 16

Spring 2003 #30

Correct Answer - G

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(F) select and use appropriate operations to solve problems and justify the selections;

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Quentin’s school has 2 identical rectangular flower beds that are each 5 feet wide and 50 feet long. A 20-pound bag of mulch covers 100 square feet 1 inch deep. Which equation shows the number of bags of mulch needed to cover both flower beds with 1 inch of mulch?A 2 · 5 · 100 ÷ 50 = 20

B 2 · 5 · 50 ÷ 100 = 5

C 5 · 50 · 20 = 5,000

D 5 · 50 · 20 ÷ 100 = 50

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - B

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DeAndre bought 15 party hats priced at 3 for $0.65 and 56 noisemakers priced at 7 for $1.25. What was the total cost of the hats and noisemakers, not including tax?

F $9.75

G $8.75

H $10.70

J $13.25 April 2006 #12

Correct Answer - J

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Mrs. Gutierrez bought 2 dozen cans of soda priced at 6 cans for $1.98 and 18 bottles of water priced at 6 bottles for $2.16. What is the total amount she spent, not including tax, on soda and bottled water?

A $6.48

B $7.92

C $14.40

D $16.56Spring 2003 #37

Correct Answer - C

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(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to

(G) determine the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.

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A school district hired a speaker to present some information for career day to the middle school students in the district. The speaker used the following information to estimate the total number of students who will attend the presentation.

•There are 3 middle schools.

•There are 20-25 homeroom classes in each middle school.

•There are 25-30 students in each homeroom.

What is the best estimate of the total number of students who will attend the presentation?

A 750

B 1,125

C 1,800

D 2,500 April 2006 #23

Correct Answer - C

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Peaches are on sale at $0.95 per pound. Mrs. Hinkle bought 2.75 pounds of peaches. About how much did she pay for the peaches?A Less than $1.00

B Between $1.50 and $2.00

C Between $2.50 and $3.00

D More than $3.00

February 2004 #45Correct Answer - C

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A bowler scored between 195 points and 215 points per game. Which is the best estimate of the total points she scored in 8 games?F From 1,350 to 1,550

G From 1,550 to 1,750

H From 1,750 to 1,950

J From 1,950 to 2,150Spring 2003 #48Correct Answer - G

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Objective 2:The student will demonstrate an

understanding of patterns, relationships, and

algebraic reasoning.

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(7.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving directproportional relationships. The student is expected to

(A) estimate and find solutions to application problems involving percent;

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The seventh-grade students at Alaniz Middle School went on a field trip. At lunch 17 students drank lemonade. This represented 20% of the students on the field trip. How many students were on the field trip?

A 20

B 37

C 85

D 117

Released 2008 ItemCorrect Answer - C

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Of the 850 students at Brown Middle School, 38% are in the school band. How many students are in the school band?

F 32

G 527

H 323

J 812

April 2006 #26Correct Answer - H

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Bradley answered 80% of the questions on his science test correctly. There were 30 questions on the test, and all the questions had equal value. How many questions did Bradley NOT answer correctly on his test?

F 6

G 18

H 24

J 20

April 2006 #34Correct Answer - F

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Mrs. Loya sponsors the Spanish club at Central Middle School. The club has 8 members who are sixth graders, 12 members who are seventh graders, and 10 members who are eighth graders. What percent of the Spanish club members are seventh graders?

F 40%

G 30%

H 26%

J 10%

April 2004 #16Correct Answer - F

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Which of the following represents the greatest percent of change?

A A tree grows from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year.

B An aquarium that was originally priced at $80 is now $60.

C A person whose salary was $100 per week is now earning $120 per week.

D A baby who weighed 7 pounds at birth now weighs 16 pounds.

April 2004 #25Correct Answer - D

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The cost of Matt and Natalie’s dinner was $27.35. They want to leave a 20% tip. Which of the following is closest to the amount of the tip they want to leave?

A $4.00

B $4.50

C $5.00

D $5.50

Spring 2003 #17Correct Answer - D

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A company published 110 books last year, and 8 of them became best-sellers. Which best represents the percent of books the company published last year that did NOT become best-sellers?F 7%

G 8%

H 93%

J 102%

Spring 2003 #32Correct Answer - H

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(7.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving directproportional relationships. The student is expected to

(B) estimate and find solutions to application problems involving proportional relationships such as similarity, scaling, unit costs, and related measurement units.

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Cindy bought 3 pounds of candy for $2.16. At this rate, how much would the candy have cost if she had bought only 2 pounds?

A $1.44

B $6.48

C $0.72

D $4.32

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - A

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Lindy is planning to build a model of a train using a scale where 2 inches represents 25 feet. If the train is 60 feet long, what is the length in inched that Lindy should build the model of the train?

A 9.6 in.

B 2.4 in.

C 4.8 in.

D 1.2 in.

April 2006 #43Correct Answer - C

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An athlete on the school football team can run 20 yards in 2.9 seconds. During the last football game, the athlete ran 64 yards for a touchdown. If the athlete’s rate of speed remained the same, about how long did it take him to run for the touchdown?

A 9.3 seconds

B 21.3 seconds

C 58 seconds

D 19.2 seconds

April 2004 #47Correct Answer - A

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The prices of 3 different bottles of shampoo are given in the table. Which size bottle of shampoo has the lowest price per ounce?

F The 20-oz bottle only

G The 15-oz bottle and the 20-oz bottle

H The 15-oz bottle only

J The 10-oz bottle and the 15-oz bottleSpring 2003 #28Correct Answer - H

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Patrick drew a map of his neighborhood. He used a scale in which 1 inch equals 2 miles. What distance on Patrick’s map should represent the 1.5 miles between his house and the nearest gas station?

A 0.3 in.

B 0.75 in.

C 1.3 in.

D 3 in.

Spring 2003 #45Correct Answer - B

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(7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to

(A) generate formulas involving unit conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;

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Two basketballs can fit inside a hoop, as shown in the drawing below. If each basketball has a circumference of 30 inches, which equation could be used to find d, the diameter of the hoop?

April 2006 #30Correct Answer - F

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Peter wants to find the perimeter of the isosceles trapezoid shown below. Which equation could Peter use to find P, the perimeter of the trapezoid?

A P = 8 ∙ 14 + 5

B P = 8 + 14 + (2 ∙ 5)

C P = (8 + 14) ∙ 4 ÷ 2

D P = 8 + 5 + 14 + 4

April 2006 #41Correct Answer - B

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Mrs. Penn has a circular tablecloth with a circumference of 29 feet. Which expression could be used to find the radius of the tablecloth?

April 2004 #4Correct Answer - G

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Which of the following CANNOT be used to find the perimeter of a square with side length s?

F s + s + s + s

G 2s + 2s

H 4s

J s × s

Spring 2003 #6Correct Answer - J

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Art’s Department Store is having a sale. The table shows the regular price, r, and the sale price, s, of several items. Which formula can be used to calculate the sale price?

A s = r – 2.5

B s = r × 2.0

C s = r × 0.5

D s = r – 0.5

Spring 2003 #15Correct Answer - C

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(7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to

(B) graph data to demonstrate relationships in familiar concepts such as conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;

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The table below shows the different sizes of square gardens Charlie can build. Which graph shows the correct relationship between the side length and perimeter of each square garden Charlie can build?

April 2006 #31Correct Answer - D

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The data in the table below shows the relationship between temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit, x, and degrees Celsius, y.

Which graph bestrepresents the datain the table below?

April 2004 #19Correct Answer - C

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Which of the following relationships is best represented by the data in the graph?

F Conversion of feet to inches

G Conversion of miles to feet

H Conversion of feet to yards

J Conversion of inches to yards

April 2004 #32Correct Answer - F

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The data in the table below represents the relationship between the length of a side of a square in centimeters, x, and the area of a square in centimeters squared, y.

Which graph best

represents the data

in the table above?

Spring 2003 #36Correct Answer - G

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(7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to

(C) use words and symbols to describe the relationship between the terms in an arithmetic sequence (with a constant rate of change) and their positions in the sequence.

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Which rule can be used to find the value of any term in the sequence below where n represents the position of the term?

A 2n + 4

B 4n + 2

C 3n + 3

D 8n – 2

April 2006 #5Correct Answer - B

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Which sequence follows the rule n/4, in which n represents the position of a term in the sequence?

April 2006 #37Correct Answer - B

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Which sequence follows the rule 8n – 4, where n represents the position of a term in the sequence?

F 16, 12, 8, 4, 0, …

G 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, …

H 4, 16, 64, 216, 1,024, …

J 4, 12, 20, 28, 36, …

April 2004 #12Correct Answer - J

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Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its position in the sequence?

April 2004 #20Correct Answer - F

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Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its position in the sequence?

A Add 3 to n

B Multiply n by 2 and then subtract 2

C Multiply n by 2 and then add 3

D Multiply n by 3 and then subtract 2Spring 2003 #35Correct Answer - D

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(7.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses equations to solve problems. The student is expected to

(A) use [concrete and] pictorial models to solve equations and use symbols to record the actions;

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The equation 4x + 7 = 2x + 9 is modeled below.

What value of x would make the equation true?

A x = 1

B x = 2

C x = 8

D x = 16

2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - A

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The equation 3x + 3 = x + 9 is modeled below.

What value of x makes the equation true?

A x = 3

B x = 6

C x = 12

D x = 4

April 2006 #11Correct Answer - A

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The model represents the equation x – 8 = 2. What is the value of x?

F x = -6

G x = 4

H x = 8

J x = 10

April 2004 #44Correct Answer - J

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The model below represents the equation 3x + 6 = 15.

What is the first step in finding the value of x?

A Divide the beans equally among the three cups.

B Add 15 beans to each side of the model.

C Add 6 beans to each side of the model.

D Subtract 6 beans from each side of the model.Spring 2003 #31Correct Answer - D

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(7.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses equations to solve problems. The student is expected to

(B) formulate problem situations when given a simple equation and formulate an equation when given a problem situation.

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Ethan wrote the equation below to solve a word problem.

3 · m =54

Which word problem is best represented by Ethan’s equation?A Angela had some candies and ate 3 of them. Now she has 54 candies. What is m, the number of candies she originally had?

B A babysitter earns $3.00 each hour. One weekend she earned $54.00. What is m, the number of hours she worked that weekend?

C Ursula was $3.00 more than Bill. Together they have $54.00. What is m, the amount of money Bill has?

D A teacher set aside 54 minutes to spend teaching a topic. She already used 3 minutes. What is m, the number of minutes she has left? 2008 Released ItemCorrect Answer - B

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Which situation is best represented by the equation x – 4 = 16?

A Miranda picked 16 apples and ate ¼ of them. What is x, the number of apples she had left?

B Felipe ran for 16 minutes and walked for 4 minutes. What is x, the difference between the time he spent running and the time he spent walking?

C Jordan spent $4 of his allowance and had $16 left. What is x, the total amount of Jordan’s allowance?

D Cecilia has hit 4 of the last 16 balls pitched. What is x, the total number of balls pitched?

April 2006 #7Correct Answer - C

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Which problem situation matched the equation below?

x – 4.72 = 5.28A Sergio’s lunch cost $4.72. He received $5.28 in change when he paid the bill. What is x, the amount of money he gave the cashier?B Yvette cycled 4.72 km in a race. The winning cyclist’s time was 5.28 seconds faster than Yvette’s. What is x, the time in seconds it took Yvette to finish the race?C Janice and Maura measured the wingspans of butterflies in science class. Janice’s butterfly had a wingspan of 4.72 cm, and Maura’s butterfly had a wingspan of 5.28 cm. What is x, the average length of a butterfly’s wingspan?D Mrs. Castro paid $4.72 for a jar of iced-tea mix that was originally priced at $5.28. What is x, the amount of money that Mrs. Castro saved altogether?

April 2004 #37Correct Answer - A

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Which problem situation matches the equation below?15x = 120

F Chang collected 120 foreign postage stamps last year. He gave 15% of them to friends. What is x, the number of stamps Chang did not give away?

G Cece exercised 120 minutes each day for 15 days last month. What is x, the total number of hours Cece exercised last month?

H Demetria drove a total of 120 miles this week. She drove 15 miles more this week than she drove last week. What is x, the number of miles Demetria drove last week?

J Adam charges $15 per hour for labor to repair lawn mowers. What is x, the number of hours Adam worked if he charged $120 for labor?

Spring 2003 #16Correct Answer - J

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Objective 3:The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and

spatial reasoning.

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(7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies two- and three-dimensional figures using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to

(A) use angle measurements to classify pairs of angles as complementary or supplementary;

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A S and T

B T and U

C S and U

D T and VCorrect Answer - A 2008 Released Item

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The drawing below shows the side view of a picture frame on a desk. If m 1 is 75°, what is the measure of its complementary angle?

F 15°

G 25°

H 105°

J 115°

Correct Answer - F April 2006 #42

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Which 2 angles are NOT complementary?

Correct Answer - A April 2004 #5

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If angles T and U are supplementary and the measure of angle T is 70°, what is the measure of angle U?

A 110°

B 70°

C 20°

D 10°

Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #13

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(7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies two- and three-dimensional figures using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to

(B) use properties to classify triangles and quadrilaterals;

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A triangle with two congruent sides and an angle of 104° is –

F isosceles and right

G isosceles and obtuse

H isosceles and acute

J scalene and obtuse

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #14

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Mr. Olivares installed a triangular piece of stained glass above his front door. Which of the following best describes the triangle with the given measures?

A Acute equilateral triangle

B Obtuse isosceles triangle

C Right scalene triangle

D Right isosceles triangle

Correct Answer - B April 2004 #15

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Which statement is always true about an equilateral triangle?

F It has 3 congruent angles.

G It has 1 right angle.

H It has exactly 2 congruent sides.

J The sum of any 2 angles is 180°.

Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #40

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(7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies two- and three-dimensional figures using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to

(C) use properties to classify three-dimensional figures, including pyramids, cones, prisms, and cylinders;

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Which of the following has 2 parallel bases that are not polygons?

A Cone

B Prism

C Pyramid

D Cylinder

Correct Answer - D Spring 2003 #29

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(7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies two- and three-dimensional figures using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to

(D) use critical attributes to define similarity;

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ΔSQR is similar to ΔSPT.

Which segment corresponds to QR?

A SP

B SP

C PR

D PT

Correct Answer - D 2008 Released Item

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Look at the two rectangles below. Which method could be used to prove that the rectangles are similar?

A Divide 3 by 2 and 4 by 1.5 to see whether the quotients are the same

B Divide 1.5 by 4 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the same

C Divide 4 by 1.5 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the same

D Divide 3 by 1.5 and 4 by 2 to see whether the quotients are the same

Correct Answer - D April 2006 #9

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Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

A Similar figures always have the same shape.

B Similar figures always have the same size.

C Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.

D Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

Correct Answer - B April 2004 #9

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If the corresponding angles of 2 polygons are congruent and the lengths of the corresponding sides of the polygons are proportional, the polygons are -

F regular

G congruent

H symmetric

J similar

Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #22

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(7.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to describe location on a plane. The student is expected to

(A) locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of integers;

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Which ordered pair in quadrant III is contained within the circle, triangle, and rectangle?

A (3, -1)

B (-4, -1)

C (-1, -2)

D (1, -2)

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

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Max drew a triangle on the coordinate plane shown below. Which of the following best represents the coordinates of the vertices of ∆KLM?

A (-2, 5), (1, 1), (-3, 1)

B (-2, 5), (1, 1), (1, -3)

C (5, -2), (1, 1), (1, -3)

D (5, -2), (1, 1), (-3, 1)

Correct Answer - A April 2006 #1

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Which of the following coordinates lie within the circle graphed below?

F (2, 3)

G (3, -5)

H (3, 3)

J (5, 3)

Correct Answer - G April 2004 #2

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Which line contains the ordered pair (2, -3)?

F Line k

G Line l

H Line m

J Line n

Correct Answer - J April 2004 #34

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If point K is translated 4 units to the left and 3 units down, what will point K’s new coordinates be?

F (-2, 0)

G (-1, -1)

H (6, 0)

J (5, -1)

Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #44

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(7.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to describe location on a plane. The student is expected to

(B) graph reflections across the horizontal or vertical axis and graph translations on a coordinate plane;

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Beatrice translated trapezoid RSTU to trapezoid R’S’T’U’. Vertex S was at (4, 1). If vertex S’ is at (-3, 4), which best describes this translation?

A Move 7 units left and 3 units up.

B Move 1 unit left and 3 units up.

C Move 3 units down and 7 units right.

D Move 8 units left and 4 units up.

Correct Answer - A April 2006 #13

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The figure below was transformed from quadrant I to quadrant III. This transformation best represents a -

A translation

B tessellation

C rotation

D reflection

Correct Answer - A April 2004 #

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(7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to

(A) sketch three-dimensional figures when given the top, side, and front views;

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The top, front, and side views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below. Which solid figure is best represented by these views?

Correct Answer

F

April 2006 #4

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The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below. Which solid figure is best represented by these views?

Correct Answer - B April 2004 #39

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The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below.

Which solid figure matches the views above?

Correct Answer – D Spring 2003 #5

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(7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to

(B) make a net (two-dimensional model) of the surface area of a three-dimensional figure;

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Look at the net below. What 3-dimensional figure does this net represent?

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

A Rectangular prism

B Rectangular pyramid

C Triangular prism

D Triangular pyramid

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The final project in Yasmeen’s art class is to create a 3-dimensional triangular pyramid out of paper. Which net below could Yasmeen use to create a triangular pyramid?

Correct Answer - H April 2006 #36

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Which net can be used to make a cylinder?

Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #46

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(7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to

(C) use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems in fields such as art and architecture;

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Objective 4:

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and

uses of measurement.

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(7.9) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement. The student is expected to

(A) estimate measurements and solve application problems involving length (including perimeter and circumference) and area of polygons and other shapes;

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The drawing shows the dimensions of a tennis court. The width of the singlescourt is ¾ of the width of thedoubles court. What is the areaof the singles court?

A 2,808 square feet

B 3,744 square feet

C 1,580 square feet

D 2,106 square feet

Correct Answer - D 2008 Released Item

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Meka plans to bake a large circular cookie for her brother. She wants to decorate the outer edge of the cookie with small pieces of chocolate. The radius of the cookie is 7 inches. Which is closest to the circumference of the cookie?

A 21.98 inches

B 43.96 inches

C 153.86 inches

D 10.99 inches

Correct Answer - B 2008 Released Item

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Oren measured the top of a box of snacks for a class assignment. After he measured the dimensions, he drew the top shown below. Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the dimensions of the top of the box to the nearest ½ inch. Which is the closest to the area of the top of the box?A 13.0 in.2

B 6.5 in. 2

C 7.5 in. 2

D 30.0 in. 2

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

0 1 2 3 4 5

0

1

2 3 4 5

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Marilou needs to cut a piece of glass for her table. The table is in the shape of a regular hexagon. The glass should measure 1½ feet on each side. What is the perimeter of the piece of glass?

F 12 ft

G 9 ft

H 18 ft

J 7.5 ft

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #8

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Brenda wants to attach a string of beads along the circular bottom edge of the lamp shade shown below. The diameter of the bottom of the lamp shade is 16 centimeters. About how many centimeters long should Brenda make the string of beads?

F 25 cm

G 50 cm

H 79 cm

J 201 cm

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #16

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A pest-control company was hired to spray the lawn represented by the shaded region shown below. What was the area in square feet that was sprayed?

A 19,280 ft2

B 20,000 ft2

C 37,680 ft2

D 17,680 ft2

Correct Answer - D April 2006 #25

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Janeska ran in 3 races. The distances she ran in the races were 5 kilometers, 4.25 kilometers, and 5.5 kilometers. How many meters did Janeska run in the 3 races altogether?

A 1,475 m

B 14,750 m

C 48,500 m

D 15,000 m

Correct Answer - B April 2006 #33

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Bloom’s Nursery designed a plan for Mrs. Hartrick’s flower bed, as shown in the shaded part of the grid below. Each square on the grid represents 5 square feet. What will be the approximate area of the flower bed?

A 100 ft2

B 80 ft2

C 20 ft2

D 16 ft2

Correct Answer - B April 2004 #7

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Ms. Wagner painted the outside of the patio door to her house, as shown below. She did not paint the window or the doorknob. Which is closest to the painted area of the door in square feet?

A 31 ft2

B 28 ft2

C 25 ft2

D 18 ft2

Correct Answer - D April 2004 #11

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Yoko made a circular coaster in pottery class. Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the radius of the coaster in centimeters. Which of the following is closest to the area of the top of the coaster?

A 64 cm2

B 24 cm2

C 46 cm2

D 51 cm2

Correct Answer - D April 2004 #17

0 1 2 3 4

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Mrs. Jones wants to paint a wall but not the door on the wall. How many square feet of wall does Mrs. Jones need to paint?

F 36 ft2

G 171 ft2

H 129 ft2

J 150 ft2

Correct Answer - H April 2004 #22

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Kira drew a circle with a radius of 20 inches and another circle with a radius of 10 inches. What is the approximate difference between the area of the 2 circles?

F 300 in2

G 314 in2

H 942 in2

J 1,256 in2

Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #14

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Margarita traces a circle with a radius of 20 centimeters like the one shown below. She will color in the shaded region. What is the approximate area of the shaded region?

A 90 cm2

B 270 cm2

C 314 cm2

D 1,256 cm2

Correct Answer - C Spring 2003 #25

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Cassie draws the following 4 figures. Which two figures have the same area?

A Figure I and Figure II

B Figure I and Figure III

C Figure II and Figure III

D Figure II and Figure IV

Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #33

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(7.9) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement. The student is expected to

(B) connect models for volume of prisms (triangular and rectangular) and cylinders to formulas of prisms (triangular and rectangular) and cylinders;

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(7.9) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement. The student is expected to

(C) estimate measurements and solve application problems involving volume of prisms (rectangular and triangular) and cylinders.

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A company sells fruit juice in boxes shaped like rectangular prisms that are 2.5 inches long, 1.1 inches wide, and 4 inches high. What is the volume in cubic inches of one juice box?

A 7.6 in.3

B 11 in.3

C 110 in.3

D 14.4 in.3

Correct Answer - B 2008 Released Item

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For storage Mrs. Lin uses cylindrical containers like the one shown below. If Mrs. Lin uses 2 of these containers, which is closest to the total volume of both containers?

F 13 cubic feet

G 6 cubic feet

H 8 cubic feet

J 16 cubic feet

Correct Answer - F April 2006 #28

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Mr. Williams built a wooden storage box. The storage box was 3.5 feet high by 2 feet wide by 2 feet long. What is the volume of the storage box in cubic feet?

Correct Answer - 14 April 2004 #21

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

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A jewelry box is shown below. Use the ruler on the Mathematics chart to measure the dimensions of the jewelry box in centimeters. Which best represents the volume of the jewelry box?

A 6 cm3

B 9 cm3

C 14 cm3

D 24 cm3

Correct Answer - D Spring 2003 #9

0 1 2

0 1 2

3 4 0

1

2

3

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Mr. McCrea is building a toy box like the one shown below. What is the volume of the toy box in cubic feet?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

Correct Answer - 40 Spring 2003 #21

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Objective 5:

The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and

statistics.

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(7.10) Probability and statistics. The student recognizes that a physical or mathematical model can be used to describe the experimental and theoretical probability of real-life events. The student is expected to

(A) construct sample spaces for simple or composite experiments.

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A family has 3 children. Whichtree diagram shows all thepossible unique outcomes ofthe children’s birth order?

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

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Mrs. Sheldon made lunch for her family. She made tuna sandwiches and chicken sandwiches. She made coconut cookies and oatmeal cookies. Which list shows all possible outcomes if a person picked one sandwich at random and one cookie at random?

A (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal)B (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, coconut),

(tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal)C (Tuna, chicken), (tuna, coconut),

(tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, tuna),(chicken, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal)

D (Tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal),(tuna, chicken), (coconut, oatmeal)

Correct Answer - B April 2006 #35

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(7.11) Probability and statistics. The student understands that the way a set of data is displayed influences its interpretation. The student is expected to

(A) select and use an appropriate representation for presenting and displaying relationships among collected data, including line plot, line graph, bar graph, [stem and leaf plot,] circle graph, and Venn diagrams, and justify the selection;

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Aaron polled 15 classmates to find out what kinds of pets they have. Which of the following gives the most detailed information about individual students and their pets?

Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #41

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(7.11) Probability and statistics. The student understands that the way a set of data is displayed influences its interpretation. The student is expected to

(B) make inferences and convincing arguments based on an analysis of given or collected data.

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The table shows some of the snowiest cities in the US.

If Marquette, Michigan, is the snowiest city in the US, which conclusion could be drawn about the average annual number of centimeters it snows there?

A It snows an average of more than 297.4 cm per year in Marquette.

B Marquette has an average amount of snow that is more than the combined average amounts of snow in Caribou and Lander.

C It snows an average of 20 cm more in Marquette than it does in Lander

D The difference between the average amounts of snow in Marquette and Syracuse is more than the difference between the average amounts of snow in Caribou and Lander.

Correct Answer - A 2008 Released Item

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The circle graph below shows the materials in U.S. landfills. Which of the following statement is NOT supported by the graph?F Paper and other trash make up more than ½ of U.S. landfills.

G Rubber and leather and food and yard waste make up ¼ of U.S. landfills.

H The amount of plastic is triple the amount of metal in U.S. landfills.

J The amount of paper is more than twice the amount of metal in U.S. landfills.

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #20

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The data in the table below show the number of lunch items sold at a school snack bar in one day. Which statement is best supported by these data?F There are a total of 690 students attending classes at the school.G The number of students who bought hamburgers is 50% of the number of students who bought nachos.H There are 300 students at the school who do not like hamburgers.J The number of students who bought chocolate milk is 55% of the number of students who bought regular milk.

Correct Answer - J April 2006 #24

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Lisa’s principal kept a record of the times Lisa’s school bus arrived at school. The table below shows the percent of time that the bus arrived on time or was late. Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?

F The bus was late a higher percent of the time than it was on time.

G The bus was late less than half the time.

H The bus was between 1 second and 5 minutes late most of the time.

J The bus was more than 10 minutes late most of the time

Correct Answer - F April 2006 #46

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The table shows the number of blue-plate specials sold at a diner each day last week. Which statement is NOT supported by these data?

A There were almost 3 times as many orders placed on Sunday as on Wednesday.B There were almost twice as many orders placed on Saturday as on Friday.C The total number of orders placed on weekdays equals the number of orders placed over the weekend.D The average number of orders placed per day was 42.

Correct Answer - D April 2004 #35

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The enrollment at Clifford Junior High from 1997 through 2001 is shown below. If the enrollment trend shown in the table continues, which is the best prediction of the enrollment at Clifford Junior High in 2004?

A Fewer than 1,100

B Between 1,200 and 1,300

C Between 1,400 and 1,500

D More than 1,500Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #7

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(7.12) Probability and statistics. The student uses measures of central tendency and range to describe a set of data. The student is expected to

(A) describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and range;

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The number of books David read each month during the school year is shown below.

3, 2, 4, 2, 5, 3, 4, 2, 2, 3Which statement about David’s data is true?

A The mean is less than the median.

B The range is equal to the mean.

C The range is greater than the median.

D The mean is equal to the mode.

Correct Answer - B 2008 Released Item

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Randy and his 5 friends played a card game in which the person with the lowest final score wins. The table below shows the final scores for all the players except Erica. If Erica won the game and the range of the scores was 17, what was Erica’s score?

F 104

G 106

H 140

J 124

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #22

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Patrice records the number of calories she burns while exercising each day, as shown below.

Day 1: 250 caloriesDay 2: 350 caloriesDay 3: 400 caloriesDay 4: 250 caloriesDay 5: 300 calories

How many calories must Patrice burn on the sixth day to have a mean of 300 calories burned for the 6 days?

F 0 calories

G 150 calories

H 250 calories

J 310 caloriesCorrect Answer - H April 2006 #40

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Mr. Haskell bought 7 calves for $3,500.00. He later bought another calf for $660.00. What was the mean cost of all the calves?

F $355.00

G $500.00

H $520.00

J $4,160.00

Correct Answer - H April 2004 #26

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Terri collected data on the number of cans donated by each homeroom in her grade for a food drive. The table below shows the results of the food drive. Which number could be added to the set of data in order for the median and mode of the set to be equal?

F 54

G 63

H 80

J 88

Correct Answer - G April 2004 #46

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In which data set are the mean, median, mode, and range all the same number?

A {1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2}

B {1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1}

C {1, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 1}

D {2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 3}

Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #27

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The table below shows what 7 students charge per hour for tutoring. What is the median fee per hour for tutoring by these students?

F $1.50

G $4.15

H $4.25

J $4.50

Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #42

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(7.12) Probability and statistics. The student uses measures of central tendency and range to describe a set of data. The student is expected to

(B) choose among mean, median, mode, or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation.

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Timothy collected the following data during a science experiment. Which measure of data is represented by 12 seconds?

A Mean

B Mode

C Median

D Range

Correct Answer - C April 2004 #29

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Mr. Gordon asked 39 students how many times they used the dictionary last week in his class. The responses are shown in the table. Which measure of the data represents the most common number of times the students used the dictionary?

F Mean

G Median

H Mode

J Range

Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #12

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Objective 6:

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical

processes and tools used in problem solving.

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(7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to

(A) identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics;

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As Matilda shopped for a new calculator, she found four newspaper advertisements for four stores that had the calculator she wanted. Which store had the lowest price for the calculator Matilda wanted?

A Store 1

B Store 2

C Store 3

D Store 4

Correct Answer - D 2008 Released Items

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A farmer knows the length and width of his rectangular pasture. He also knows how many pounds of fertilizer to spread per square yard. What additional information does the farmer need to know in order to determine the number of bags of fertilizer he should buy?

F The type of grass in his pasture

G The number of bags of fertilizer his truck will hold

H The price of each bag of fertilizer

J The number of pounds of fertilizer in each bag

Correct Answer - J April 2006 #6

Page 176: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

The drawing below shows the rotor of a helicopter. This helicopter has a rotor that moves at a rate of 500 spins per minute while flying. Which statement is best supported by this information?

A The helicopter rotorwill spin 2,000 timesin 40 minutes.

B The helicopter rotorwill spin 4,000 timesbefore lifting the helicopter off the ground.

C The rotor will spin 15,000 times in 3 hours.

D The rotor will spin 30,000 times in 1 hour.

Correct Answer - D April 2006 #17

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Mrs. Vega needed to make 2 costumes for a school play. The larger costume required 4¼ yards of material, and the smaller costume required ¾ yard less than the larger one. Which equation can be used to find n, the number of yard of material needed for the smaller costume?

A n = 4¼ + ¾

B n = 4¼ ∙ ¾

C n = 4¼ ÷ ¾

D n = 4¼ – ¾

Correct Answer - D April 2004 #3

Page 178: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Ms. Abbot went on a road trip. The trip was 792 miles, and the average price of gasoline was $1.30 per gallon. What information is needed to find the amount Ms. Abbot spent on gasoline for the trip?

F Number of hours the trip took

G Number of miles per hour the car traveled

H Average number of miles the car traveled per gallon of gasoline

J Average number of miles Ms. Abbott drove per day

Correct Answer - H April 2004 #48

Page 179: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Susan has 3 siblings: Ted, Kathy, and Jake. Susan is older than Jake. Ted is younger than both his sisters but older than his brother. What information is needed to determine the order of the siblings from oldest to youngest?

F Is Kathy older or younger than Ted?

G Is Jake older or younger than Susan?

H Is Susan older or younger than Kathy?

J Is Ted older or younger than Jake?

Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #4

Page 180: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

The net profit of a company for each of 5 consecutive years is shown in the table. Which statement is supported by the information in the table?F The net profit in 1987 was20% greater than the net profit in1986.

G The greatest increase innet profit for 2 consecutive yearsoccurred from 1984 to 1985.

H The greatest decrease innet profit for 2 consecutive yearsoccurred from 1985 to 1986.

J The sum of the net profits for 1984 and 1985 was greater than the sum of the net profits for 1986 and 1987.

Correct Answer - G Spring 2003 #8

Page 181: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

(7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to

(B) use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness;

Page 182: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Gary mailed a box that weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces. The postage cost $15.60. How much was the postage in cents per ounce?

Correct Answer - B 2008 Released Item

A 56 cents per ounce

B 39 cents per ounce

C 98 cents per ounce

D 49 cents per ounce

Page 183: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

In a survey, students were asked whether they play basketball or tennis. Of 34 students, 24 students play basketball, 13 students play tennis, and 4 students do not play either sport. How many students play both sports?

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

A 41

B 11

C 7

D 4

Page 184: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Stephanie makes cocoa mix to sell at the winter fair. She makes 230 cups of one flavor of cocoa mix and 180 cups of another flavor. To package the cocoa mix, Stephanie needs to purchase containers that hold 2 cups each. The containers are sold in boxes of 50. Which would be the correct order for Stephanie to do the following steps to find the number of boxes of containers she needs to buy?

Step R: Divide the total number of cups of cocoa mix by 2.

Step S: Find the sum of the numbers of cups of the two different types of cocoa mix.

Step T: Divide the number of containers needed by 50 to find the number of boxes of containers to buy.

Correct Answer - G April 2006 #32

F R, S, T

G S, R, T

H T, R, S

J R, T, S

Page 185: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

An equilateral triangle is divided into 4 congruent equilateral triangles. What method can be used to find the area of the larger equilateral triangle, given the area of one of the smaller triangles?

F Multiply the area of the larger equilateral triangle by 4G Multiply the area of one congruent equilateral

triangle by 4H Subtract the area of one congruent triangle from the area of the larger equilateral triangleJ Add the area of the larger equilateral triangle

to the areas of the 4 congruent equilateral triangles

Correct Answer - G April 2004 #6

Page 186: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mr. Palmer started a new business and hired 12 employees. A list of the employees and their hourly wages is shown below. What should Mr. Palmer do to organize the data in order to identify which employees earn less than the median hourly wage?F He should add up all the hourly wages.

G He should list the employee numbers in order from greatest to least.

H He should list the hourly wages in order from least to greatest with their corresponding employee numbers.

J He should list the employee numbers in order from least to greatest with

their corresponding hourly wages.

Correct Answer - H April 2004 #8

Page 187: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Hilda bought 4 orders of French fries at $0.67 each, 3 hamburgers at $1.28 each, and 4 shakes at $2.25 each. She paid 8.25% tax on the whole order. What other information is necessary to find Hilda’s correct change?

F Total cost of the order

G Amount she paid in tax

H Amount she gave the cashier

J Reason for buying the food

Correct Answer - H April 2004 #18

Page 188: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

(7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to

(C) select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy from a variety of different types, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem.

Page 189: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mr. Flores bought 5 pounds of cheese. He used 2¼ pounds for cheese spread, 1¾ pounds for nachos, and the rest for sandwiches. Which procedure could be used to find the number of pounds of cheese he used for sandwiches?

A Add 5 to the sum of 2¼ and 1¾

B Divide 5 by the sum of 2¼ and 1¾

C Subtract the sum of 2¼ and 1¾ from 5

D Subtract 5 from the sum of 2¼ and 1¾

Correct Answer - C 2008 Released Item

Page 190: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Laneitre is trying to figure out the heights of 3 people. Here are the facts she knows.

• The sum of the heights of these 3 people is 17 feet 5 inches.• The shortest person is 5 feet 4 inches tall.• The other 2 people differ in height by 3 inches.

How tall is the tallest person?A 5 feet 4 inches

B 5 feet 11 inches

C 6 feet 2 inches

D 12 feet 1 inchCorrect Answer - C April 2006 #15

Page 191: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Jeffrey spent ½ of his Saturday earnings on a pair of shoes and ½ of the remaining amount on a CD. After he spent $5.35 on lunch, he had $10.85 left. How much did Jeffrey earn on Saturday?

F $32.25

G $36.45

H $60.40

J $64.80

Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #20

Page 192: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

∆RST and ∆JKL are similar. Which choice shows the equations that can be used to find the area of ∆JKL?

Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #38

Page 193: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

(7.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student communicates about Grade 7 mathematics through informal and mathematical language, representations, and models. The student is expected to

(A) communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models.

Page 194: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Arthur uses his own tractor while doing various jobs. He is paid a flat fee of $100 for each job. In addition to the flat fee, he is paid $20 for each hour he works with the tractor. Which shows how to find the amount Arthur should be paid for working with the tractor for 10 hours?A Add 20 to 10 and then multiply the sum by 100

B Multiply 100 by 10 and then add 20 to the product

C Multiply 20 by 10 and then add 100 to the product

D Add 20 to 100 and then multiply the sum by 10

Correct Answer - C April 2006 #19

Page 195: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Ed is reading the math problem shown below.

Which is the correct way to read this problem?A One and six tenths divided by three and two tenths.

B Three and two tenths divided by one and six tenths.

C Three and two hundredths divided by one and six hundredths.

D One and six hundredths divided by three and two hundredths.

Correct Answer - B April 2006 #47

Page 196: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mr. Cohen used 25 kilograms of fertilizer on his lawn. The fertilizer contained 2 kilograms of nitrogen. Which equation can be used to find x, the percent of nitrogen in the fertilizer Mr. Cohen used?

Correct Answer - F April 2004 #10

Page 197: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

A sports-shop owner bought some baseball cards and then sold them for $7.50 each. He sold 150 cards on Monday and 82 cards on Tuesday. What piece of information is needed to find the amount of profit he made from the sale of the baseball cards on Monday and Tuesday?

A How much the shop owner paid for the baseball cardsB Number of cards sold on WednesdayC Total number of cards soldD Number of football cards bought by the shop owner

Correct Answer - A April 2004 #23

Page 198: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Which expression can be used to solve the problem below?

To cater a luncheon, a hotel charges $50 per hour for use of a dining room plus $24.50 per person. What is the total cost for a 2-hour luncheon for 45 people?

F 2 × 50 + 24.50 + 45G 2 × 50 + 24.50 × 45H 2 × 24.50 + 50 × 45J 2 × 45 + 50 × 24.50

Correct Answer - G Spring 2003 #2

Page 199: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Pilar spends a total of 60 hours per week at school and at her job. She attends school from 8:45 A.M. until 3:45 P.M., Monday through Friday. Which equation can be used to find t, the maximum number of hours Pilar works at her job each week?

A t = 60 – (5 x 7)

B t = 60 – (5 x 8)

C t = 60 – 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7

D t = 5 x 7 – 60

Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #23

Page 200: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Luis is in charge of making props for a school play. He needs to make a large circular wooden clock that measures about 6 feet in circumference. Which equation can he use to find r, the radius of the clock?

Correct Answer - C Spring 2003 #43

Page 201: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

(7.15) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to

(A) make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples;

Page 202: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

The numbers in Set R share a common characteristic.Set R: 48, 54, 6, 66, 12, 24

The numbers in Set S do not share this characteristic.Set S: 9, 20, 39, 15, 63, 27, 44

Which best describes the characteristic that only the numbers in Set R share?

F Numbers less than 70

G Numbers greater than 5

H Numbers that are composite

J Numbers divisible by 6

Correct Answer - J April 2006 #2

Page 203: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

The table below shows the favorite sports of the students at Tompkins Middle School. Based on the information in the table, which of the following is a reasonable assumption?A About 3 times as many

students like cycling asvolleyball.

B Swimming is almosttwice as popular asbasketball.

C About two times asmany students like swimming as volleyball.

D Volleyball is the most popular sport.

Correct Answer - C April 2004 #13

Page 204: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mrs. Cotera wants to estimate the monthly operating expenses for the car she just bought, not including maintenance and repairs. Insurance will cost about $200 per month, and Mrs. Cotera expects to drive an average of 225 miles per week. What additional information does she need to estimate her monthly operating expenses?

A The cost of fuel and the one-way distance to work

B The cost of fuel and the number of miles per gallon her car gets

C The cost of fuel and her weekly take-home pay

D The number of gallons of fuel needed per week

Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #11

Page 205: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mr. Zimmerman started a 6-week exercise program. The first week he jogged 1 mile each day, the second week he jogged 1¼ miles each day, and the third week he jogged 1½ miles each day. If the pattern continues, how far will he jog each day of the sixth week?

Spring 2003 #47Correct Answer - B

Page 206: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

(7.15) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to

(B) validate his/her conclusions using mathematical properties and relationships.

Page 207: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Bernardo folds the 2 top corners of arectangular piece of paper to form 2congruent triangles and an isoscelestrapezoid. The triangles each have anangle that measures 65°, as shown inthe drawing.

What are the measures of the 2 topangles in the trapezoid?

A 25° and 25°, because 65° + 25° = 90°

B 115° and 115°, because 65° + 115° = 180°

C 130° and 130°, because 65° + 65° = 130°

D 25° and 65°, because 65° + 25° = 90°

Correct Answer - B 2008 Released Item

Page 208: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mrs. Blackburn wrote the following riddle on the board for her mathematics class.

We are 2-digit numbers. Our greatest common factor is 16.Our difference is 48. Our sum is 112.

What are the 2 numbers of the riddle?

A 16 and 48, because their greatest common factor is 16

B 32 and 80, because their difference is 48 and their greatest common factor is 16

C 16 and 64, because their difference is 48 and their greatest common factor is 16

D 48 and 96, because their difference is 48

Correct Answer - B April 2006 #27

Page 209: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

A 10-ounce box of cereal costs $2.98, and a 20-ounce box of the same cereal costs $5.49. Which of these statements will help a shopper decide which box is the better buy?

A The 10-ounce box is the better buy because it is less expensive per ounce of cereal.

B The 10-ounce box is the better buy because $2.98 is about $3, and $3 goes into $5.49 about 3 times.

C The 20-ounce box is the better buy because it is more expensive per ounce of cereal.

D The 20-ounce box is the better buy because two of the 10-ounce boxes cost more than one 20-ounce box.

Correct Answer - D April 2006 #45

Page 210: 7 th  Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Mr. Jenkins wants to buy some rosebushes for his garden. There are four stores in his neighborhood currently having sales on rosebushes. If Mr. Jenkins wants to save as much money as possible, at which store should he shop?

A Sheldon’s Plant Mart,because he wants tobuy 4 rosebushes

B Rose Mart, becauseeach rosebush costs almost $3.00

C Kathleen’s Roses, because each rosebush costs $2.95

D Rose Heaven, because the selection is better

Correct Answer - C April 2004 #41