1.   Express the ratio in simplest form.
number of shaded squares: total number of squares
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  2.   A farmer paid $7,500 for 1,500 hens. On average, what did the farmer pay for each hen?
    A. $8 per hen B. $5 per hen
    C. $10 per hen D. $2 per hen
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  3.   Which is the correct interpretation of the rate
10 inches of rain: 4 hours?
    A. 5 inches of rain fell in 2 hours B. 5 inches of rain fell in 4 hours
    C. 2 inches of rain fell in 5 hours D. 10 inches of rain fell in 2 hours
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  4.   The table shows the number of students and the number of teachers at four middle schools. Which school has the most students per teacher?
   
    A. North Middle School B. South Middle School
    C. West Middle School D. East Middle School
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  5.   The price of various size jars of spaghetti sauce are given in the table. Which size costs the least per ounce?
   
    A. 12 ounces B. 16 ounces
    C. 26 ounces D. 20 ounces
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