1.   NUMBER SENSE Determine the pattern below. Then find the missing number.

6, 18, 54, ▪, 486

    A. 108 B. 216
    C. 27 D. 162
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  2.   GEOMETRY What is the next figure in the pattern shown?
   
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  3.   WAGES In 2003, Jill made $5.50 per hour at her part-time job. In 2004, she made $5.75, and in 2005, she made $6.00 per hour. At this rate, how much should Jill expect to be making per hour in 2008?
    A. $7.25 B. $7.00
    C. $6.75 D. $6.25
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  4.   FRACTIONS Find the next three numbers in the pattern below.

, , 2, , , . . . .

    A. , 4, B. 4, ,
    C. , 5, D. , 5,
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  5.   MARATHON Ben and Ryan are training for a marathon. Ben starts by running 1 mile the first day and increases his distance by 2 miles each day. Ryan starts by running 3 miles the first day and increases his distance by 1 mile each day. How many days will they train before Ben and Ryan both run at least 10 miles?
    A. 8 B. 11
    C. 9 D. 5
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