1.   Which rule describes how to find the next number in the pattern
2, 6, 18, 54?
    A. Multiply by 3. B. Multiply by 4.
    C. Add 4. D. Add 3.
    Hint

  2.   Identify the first step when evaluating the expression
11 – 10 ÷ 2 + 6 × 1.
    A. 2 + 6 B. 6 × 1
    C. 10 ÷ 2 D. 11 – 10
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  3.   Each year, the population of Chicago increases. What would a line graph showing the yearly population of Chicago look like?
    A. It would go up from left to right.
    B. It would go down from left to right.
    C. It would be a vertical line.
    D. It would be a horizontal line.
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  4.   Find the mean for the data set
99, 103, 140, 153, 109, 92, 125, 110, 140.
    A. 140 B. 119
    C. 61 D. 110
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  5.   Refer to the set of data below. If 15 were removed from the set of data, which values would change?
   
    A. mode B. range and mean
    C. range D. mean, median, and range
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  6.   Write in a place value chart.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  7.   Find 5.335 ÷ 11.
    A. 4.85 B. 0.48
    C. 0.485 D. 0.535
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  8.   A full tank of gasoline costs $17.45. If the car has a 12-gallon tank, approximately how much does a gallon of gasoline cost?
    A. $0.145 B. $14.50
    C. $1.45 D. $1.54
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  9.   Find 87.85 ÷ 3.5
    A. 2.51 B. 251
    C. 25.1 D. 0.251
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  10.   How can a line graph be used to make predictions?
    A. It displays data.
    B. It has a title.
    C. It has vertical and horizontal scales.
    D. It shows a trend over time.
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  11.   Name a fraction equivalent to the fraction that is modeled in the figure.
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  12.   Which operation should be performed first in the expression
4 + 8 ÷ 2 × 3 - 10?
    A. multiplication B. division
    C. addition D. subtraction
    Hint

  13.   How large is each interval in the histogram below?
   
    A. 200 B. 100
    C. 500 D. 1,000
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  14.   A line plot gives a fairly good representation of the distribution of data.
    A. False, the best distribution is always shown with a circle graph.
    B. False, because the data that occurs the most is not shown.
    C. True
    D. False, because not all of the data is represented.
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  15.   The temperature dropped 20° overnight. Which integer represents this situation?
    A. -20 B. 0
    C. +20 D. -10
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  16.   Which integer is the opposite of 7?
    A. +14 B. +7
    C. -7 D. -14
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  17.   Which is least, 0, –6, 3, or –3?
    A. 0 B. –6
    C. –3 D. 3
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  18.   A local drugstore can develop a roll of film in 3 minutes. Write a rule for calculating the time it takes to develop film.
    A. add 3 to the number of rolls of film
    B. divide the number of rolls of film by 3
    C. subtract 3 from the number of rolls of film
    D. multiply the number of rolls of film by 3
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  19.   Find a possible description that matches the graph.
   
    A. Carlos is taller and older than James.
    B. Carlos is as tall as James, but Carlos is younger.
    C. Carlos is as tall as James, but Carlos is older.
    D. Carlos is shorter and younger than James.
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  20.   Which graph described below should have its points connected?
    A. The amount of rain fallen during the month.
    B. The noise level of a crowd in a stadium during a soccer match.
    C. The number of books read throughout the middle grades.
    D. The number of vacations taken during the year.
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