1.   The purpose of the Plan step is to ______.
    A. determine the facts involved
    B. determine the solution
    C. determine how to find the solution
    D. determine if the solution is reasonable
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  2.   6 + 2 × 7 - 4 = _________
    A. 16 B. 24
    C. 52 D. 12
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  3.   Find the value of 3(4 - 2) + 8 ×  2.
    A. 26 B. 36
    C. 22 D. 28
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  4.   Which operation should be performed first in the expression
4 + 8 ÷ 2 × 3 - 10?
    A. subtraction B. division
    C. multiplication D. addition
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  5.   Evaluate 2a + b - 12 if a = 14 and b = 12.
    A. 19 B. 9
    C. 28 D. 40
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  6.   Solve d = (-3)(-12).
    A. -36 B. -4
    C. 36 D. 4
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  7.   Choose the equation whose solution is graphed.
   
    A. g - 25 = 27
    B. g + 27 = 25
    C. g - 27 = -25
    D. g + 25 = -27
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  8.   Find the width of a rectangle that is 24 inches long and has an area of 768 square inches.
    A. 360 in. B. 120 in.
    C. 64 in. D. 32 in.
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  9.   Find the quotient
    A. 818 B. 8-3
    C. 89 D. 83
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  10.   What is the 8th term in the sequence 2 3 5 6 7...?
    A. 12 B. 9
    C. 11 D. 10
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  11.   Solve n = .
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  12.   What is 45% written as a fraction in simplest form?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  13.   Find the difference –5 – (-11).
    A. -6 B. 6
    C. -16 D. 16
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  14.   Simplify –20(z – 5).
    A. 20z – 5 B. 20z + 100
    C. -20z – 5 D. -20z + 100
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  15.   Find the GCF of 16a3b2 and 12a2b.
    A. 2ab B. 4a2b
    C. 4ab D. 2a2b
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  16.   Evaluate x-4 if x = 3.
    A. B. -81
    C. 81 D.
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  17.   Find Write the quotient in simplest form.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  18.   A six-pack of soda costs $2.49, a 12-pack of soda costs $3.99, and a 24-pack of soda costs $5.49. Which pack has the lowest cost per unit?
    A. The unit rates are equal. B. 12-pack
    C. 24-pack D. 6-pack
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  19.   Express as a percent. Round to the nearest tenth percent, if necessary.
    A. 3.60% B. 3555.60%
    C. 35.60% D. 355.60%
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  20.   An item that usually sells for $109.99 is now selling for $89.99. To the nearest tenth of a percent, what is the percent of decrease for the cost of the item?
    A. 25% B. 18.20%
    C. 9.10% D. 0.20%
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