1.	The Ming dynasty in China ended in the year 1644. It had lasted for 276 years. In what year did the Ming dynasty begin?
		A.	1368	B.	1920
		C.	1340	D.	276
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	2.	In 1999, the state of Vermont produced 60,000 more gallons of maple syrup than Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin combined. Use the table to find how many gallons of maple syrup Vermont produced in 1999.
		A.	250,000	B.	310,000
		C.	350,000	D.	370,000
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	3.	The Rodriguez family is taking a vacation that costs $1,400. They are making a down payment of $500 and paying the rest in three equal payments. What will be the amount of each payment?
		A.	$500	B.	$900
		C.	$400	D.	$300
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	4.	At noon the temperature was 64°. The change in temperature each hour afterward is shown in the table. What was the temperature after the third hour?
		A.	62°	B.	64°
		C.	63°	D.	65°
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	5.	Which rule describes how to find the next number in the pattern 2, 6, 18, 54?
		A.	Multiply by 3.	B.	Add 4.
		C.	Add 3.	D.	Multiply by 4.
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