6th Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective

Objective 1 2 Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning

3
4 5 6

Geometry and spatial reasoning

Measurement Probability and statistics Mathematical processes and tools

Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning.

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(A) compare and order non-negative rational numbers;

Sam recorded the lengths of his model cars in inches. Which list shows the lengths in order from greatest to least?
A B C 6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.45 in., 6.5 in., 6.34 in. 6.34 in., 6.45 in., 6.5 in., 6.78 in., 6.8 in. 6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.45 in., 6.34 in., 6.5 in.

6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.5 in., 6.45 in., 6.34 in.

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #7

Amy, Jasmine, Katrina, and Myra each walked from their houses to the mall. Amy walked mile, Jasmine walked mile, Katrina walked mile, and Myra walked mile. Which list shows these distances in order from greatest to least?

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #16

Which statement about the mixed number 1 is true?

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #31

The table below shows the time it took 4 runners to finish a 100-meter dash. Which list shows the runners in order from fastest to slowest?
F
G H J

Bernice, Elaine, Dawn, Carlene

Dawn, Carlene, Elaine, Bernice Carlene, Bernice, Elaine, Dawn Bernice, Carlene, Dawn, Elaine

Correct Answer - F

April 2006 #32

Which number line shows the points correctly labeled?

Correct Answer - D

2008 Released Item

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to
(B) generate equivalent forms of rational numbers including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals;

Stephanie bought a basketball on sale for $15, which was 1/5 off the original price. What decimal represents the discount she received? F 0.05

G
H

0.15
0.20

0.50

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #20

The formula F = C + 32 can be used to convert a temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following best represents ?
F G 9.5 1.8

H
J

0.55
0.18

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #28

Fabian has organized 3/5 of his baseball card collection. Which decimal represents the fraction of Fabians collection he has organized?
F G H 0.4 0.6 0.35

0.12

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #34

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(C) use integers to represent real-life situations;

The low temperature on Saturday was 10 degrees below zero Celsius. On Sunday the low temperature was 30 degrees above zero Celsius. What integer represents the low temperature on Saturday in degrees Celsius?

F
G H J

20
10 -10 -20

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #36

Acorn woodpeckers live in families. The family members collect acorns and store them in the trunks of trees. The table below shows information about the number of acorns collected and eaten by a family of woodpeckers on 3 days. Which expression best describes the information in the table if the family had stored 428 acorns before Monday?

428 23 + 8 29 + 10 42 + 9

G
H J

428 + 23 8 + 29 10 + 42 9
23 8 + 29 10 + 42 9 428 23 + 8 29 + 10 42 + 9 + 428

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #14

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to

(D) write prime factorizations using exponents;

Find the prime factorization of 60. F G 32 10 2 3 10

H
J

2 2 15
22 3 5

Correct Answer - J

Spring 2003 #14

Which is the prime factorization of 315?

A B 33 5 33 7

C
D

32 5 7
3 52 7

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #39

What is the prime factorization of 220?

A
B C D

2 5 11
22 5 5 22 5 11 2 55

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #3

Which Expression shows the prime factorization of 312?

A B C D 22 3 13 2 132 2 3 13 22 32 13

Correct Answer - A

2008 Released Item

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to (E) identify factors of a positive integer, common factors, and the greatest common factor of a set of positive integers;

At a spring band concert, a prize was awarded to the person sitting in the chair numbered with the least common multiple of 12, 15, and 30. Find the number of the prizewinning chair.

F
G

60
45

H
J

30
15

Correct Answer - F

Spring 2003 #38

Find the greatest common factor of 12, 24, and 36.

A B 6 12

C
D

18
24

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #17

Which of the following is the least common multiple that Valerie can use to add three fractions with denominators of 6, 8, and 9?
A B C 48 54 72

144

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #29

Mrs. Sandoval has 60 folders, 45 pairs of scissors, and 30 rulers. What is the greatest common factor Mrs. Sandoval can use to divide the school supplies into equal groups?
A B C D 3 5 10 15

Correct Answer - D

April 2006 #15

(6.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses rational numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to (F) identify multiples of a positive integer and common multiples and the least common multiple of a set of positive integers.

What is the least common multiple of 18 and 30?

A B 540 90

C
D

12
6

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to
(A) model addition and subtraction situations involving fractions with [objects,] pictures, words, and numbers;

Mara plans to buy fabric for two sewing projects. One project requires yard of fabric, and the other requires yard of fabric. Each strip below represents 1 yard of fabric. Which strip is shaded to show the total amount of fabric that Mara needs for her projects?

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #12

Frank and Joe each bought a small pizza and ate only part of their pizza. The pictures below show how much of the pizzas were left. What portion of the pizza did Frank and Joe eat altogether?

Correct Answer - D

April 2004 #11

To get ready for a race, Louise ran 1 miles on Monday, 2 miles on Tuesday, and 2 5/6 miles on Wednesday. Which procedure can Louise use to find the total number of miles she ran on these 3 days?

B
C D

Find the product of the sum of the whole numbers and the sum of the fractions Subtract the sum of the fractions from the sum of the whole numbers Find the quotient of the sum of the whole numbers and the sum of the fractions Add the sum of the whole numbers to the sum of the fractions

Correct Answer - D

April 2006 #29

Mrs. Gabriel owns a total of 60 acres. Her western pasture has an area of 4 acres. Her eastern pasture has an area of 10 acres. Which expression could be used to find how much larger the eastern pasture is than the western pasture?

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to
(B) use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving fractions and decimals;

Harold made a drawing of his rectangular kitchen for art class. The length of the drawing was 8.6 inches, and the width of the drawing was 2.5 inches less than the length. Find the width of the drawing.

F
G

6.1 in.
8.6 in.

H
J

11.1 in.
21.5 in.

Correct Answer - F

Spring 2003 #42

The Springer family took a trip for the holidays. When they left home, the odometer in their car read 5,364.6 miles. When they returned from their trip, the odometer read 7,347.0 miles. How many miles did the Springers travel?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value. April 2004 #21 Correct Answer 1982.4

John is going to make three kinds of cookies. He will need 2 cups flour for the first kind, 2 cups flour for the second kind, and 3 cups flour for the third kind. How much flour does John need for all three kinds of cookies?

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #45

Sandra added $0.60 to the $25.00 she had saved. She then bought a CD that cost $13.79, including tax. Exactly how much money in dollars and cents should Sandra have left after paying for the CD?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value. Correct Answer 11.81
April 2006 #21

Hilda has $300 a month to spend for business travel. So far this month she has spent $245.67 on gasoline. How much money in dollars and cents does Hilda have left to spend on business travel?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value. Correct Answer 54.33
2008 Released Item

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (C) use multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems including situations involving equivalent ratios and rates;

Linda bought 2 blouses for a total of $52 and 3 equally priced dresses. She spent a total of $148, not including tax. Find the price of each dress. F $26

G
H

$32
$52

$55

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #32

During basketball season Wanda made 2 out of every 3 free throws she attempted. In the last basketball game, Wanda attempted 12 free throws. How many free throws would she have been expected to make?
A B C D 2 8 24 36

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #15

At a community center there are a total of 11 tables in the dining room. Six of the tables seat 4 people each. Five of the tables seat 8 people each. What is the maximum number of people who can sit at the tables in the dining room?
F G H J 40 12 22 64

Correct Answer - J

April 2006 #4

The ratio of women to men in a local book club is 7 to 3. Which combination of women and men could the club have?
A
B C D

21 women and 9 men

35 women and 50 men 14 women and 9 men 21 women and 15 men

Correct Answer - A

April 2006 #11

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (D) estimate and round to approximate reasonable results and to solve problems where exact answers are not required;

For a science project Ruth is keeping track of the calories her father eats at breakfast. The table shows the number of calories he ate at breakfast on Monday. Which is closest to the number of calories Ruths father ate at breakfast on Monday?

F G H J

200 cal 300 cal 400 cal 500 cal

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #44

Several middle school bands boarded buses after a marching competition. If there were 21 buses and about 47 band members on each bus, about how many band members were on the buses in all?
A B C D 70 900 1,000 1,250

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #5

Mr. Cartwright bought 18 computer books for his bookstore. If he paid $24.95 for each book, about how much did Mr. Cartwright pay for the books?

A B C D

$40 $600 $500 $300

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #17

(6.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (E) use order of operations to simplify whole number expressions (without exponents) in problem solving situations.

Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning.

(6.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving direct proportional relationships. The student is expected to

(A) use ratios to describe proportional situations;

There were 14 boats and 42 people registered for a boat race. Which ratio accurately compares the number of people to the number of boats?
F
G H J

2:6
3:1 7:21 14:42

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #24

If the ratio of boys to girls in the sixth-grade chorus is 2 to 3, which of these shows possible numbers of the boys and girls in the chorus? A 20 boys, 35 girls

B
C

24 boys, 36 girls
35 boys, 20 girls

36 boys, 24 girls

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #35

An animal shelter currently has 20 cats and 25 dogs. What is the ratio of cats to dogs?
F G H J 5 to 4 4 to 9 4 to 5 1 to 5

Correct Answer - H

April 2004 #26

A recipe for pancakes requires 3 eggs and makes 12 pancakes. What is the ratio of eggs to pancakes?

A B C D

12:3 1:4 3:1 1:3

Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #7

An artist buys 36 tubes of oil paint, 6 paintbrushes, 3 canvases, and 2 jars of paint thinner. What is the ratio of paintbrushes to tubes of oil paint?
A B C D 12:1 1:18 2:1 1:6

Correct Answer - D

2008 Released Item

(6.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving direct proportional relationships. The student is expected to
(B) represent ratios and percents with [concrete] models, fractions, and decimals;

By 2:30 P.M. on Monday, 25% of the classes at Valley Middle School had finished taking yearbook pictures. What fractional part of the classes had NOT yet taken yearbook pictures?

Correct Answer - J

Spring 2003 #18

Each square below is divided into sections of equal size. Which square has 62.5% of its total area shaded?

Correct Answer - J

April 2004 #14

Franklins Vending Service received a shipment of soda for its machines. The manager determined that 15% of the cans were damaged. What fraction of the cans were damaged?

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #42

Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the lengths of the line segments below to the nearest centimeter. Which best represents the ratio of UV to XY?

F G

7:15 3:7

H
J

3:8
1:2

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #16

Paul made 11 of the 20 shots he took at hockey practice yesterday. What percent of his shots did he make?

F G H J

20% 11% 45% 55%

Correct Answer - J

April 2006 #18

Clarissa baked 56% of her cookie dough. Exactly what fraction of the cookie dough did she bake?
A B C D 5/6 14/25 2/3 1/2

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

(6.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving direct proportional relationships. The student is expected to

(C) use ratios to make predictions in proportional situations.

The ratio of red rosebushes to yellow rosebushes in the school garden is about 3 to 4. If there were 36 yellow rosebushes, about how many red rosebushes would there be?
F G 36 32

H
J

27
12

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #10

Corinnes group was responsible for painting windows on the set of a school play. The group painted 18 windows in 90 minutes. If they continued painting at this rate, how many windows would they paint in 3 hours?
A 24

B
C D

36
54 72

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #15

Josies horse eats about 2 bales of hay every 5 days. About how many bales of hay does Josies horse eat in 31 days?
A
B C D

8
12 16 78

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #9

Manuels heart beats 9 times per 10 seconds while Manuel is resting. About how many times would Manuels heart beat during 3 minutes of rest?

A
B C D

27
162 270 200

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #37

Palmer participated in sports for 8 hours and drama for 5 hours during a period of 2 weeks. If Palmer continues participating in these activities at this rate, how many hours will he spend participating in them during 52 weeks?
F 13 hours

G
H J

338 hours
8 hours 208 hours

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #26

A survey at Wheeler Middle School indicated that 4 out of 32 students have a stamp collection. If 560 students attend Wheeler Middle School, about how many students can be expected to have a stamp collection?
A 28

B
C D

36
70 140

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters as variables in mathematical expressions to describe how one quantity changes when a related quantity changes. The student is expected to
(A) use tables and symbols to represent and describe proportional and other relationships such as those involving conversions, arithmetic sequences (with a constant rate of change), perimeter and area;

The table shows Andres age and Marias age over 4 consecutive years. Which expression best represents Marias age in terms of Andres age? F x+4

G
H

2x
y+4

2y

Correct Answer - F

Spring 2003 #28

At Sandras school there is 1 teacher for every 15 students. There are 630 students at the school. Which proportion can be used to find x, the number of teachers?

Correct Answer - H

April 2004 #2

Rafael pays $550 in rent each month. Which table best represents the relationship between m, the number of months, and r, the amount he pays in rent for that length of time?

Correct Answer - A

April 2006 #25

Which equation best represents the relationship between x and y in the table below?
A y = 7x

B
C

y = 3x + 4
y = 2x + 5

y=x+6

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #27

(6.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters as variables in mathematical expressions to describe how one quantity changes when a related quantity changes. The student is expected to (B) use tables of data to generate formulas representing relationships involving perimeter, area, volume of a rectangular prism, etc.

A certain regular polygon is made of congruent equilateral triangles. The table shows the relationship between the area of the triangle and the area of the polygon it is part of. Which expression can be used to find the area of a similar polygon made of triangles with an area of n square units each?

A B

1n 6n

C
D

n+6
n + 36

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #37

The table shows the areas of a triangle where the height of the triangle stays the same but the base changes. Which expression can be used to find the area of a triangle that has a height of 6 units and a base of n units?

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #25

What is the rule to find the value of a term in the sequence below?
F n+3

G
H J

3n 2
3n n2

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #34

Alex found the perimeter of a square to be 12 inches. Which of the following could be used to find l, the length of one edge of the square?

A B C D

l = 4 12 l = 12 4 l = 4 + 12 l = 12 4

Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #31

(6.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses letters to represent an unknown in an equation. The student is expected to (A) formulate an equation from problem situations described by linear relationships.

David bought 2 shirts that were originally priced at $26.50 each. Each shirt was on sale for $3.98 off the original price when David bought them. Which equation can be used to find t, the total sale price of the 2 shirts?

A
B C D

t = 26.50 3.98
t = 2(26.50) 3.98 t = 2(3.98) 2(26.50) t = 2(26.50) 2(3.98)

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #29

Mr. Chvez distributed 78 sheets of drawing paper to the art students in his class. Each student received 3 sheets of drawing paper. Which equation can be used to find s, the number of students in the class? s = 78 3 s = 75 3 s = 78 3 s = 78 + 3

A B C D

Correct Answer - A

Spring 2003 #45

If the cost of renting a canoe is a basic fee of $5 plus an additional $2.50 for each hour that the canoe is rented, which equation can be used to find c, the cost in dollars of the rental for h hours?
A B c = 2.5h + 5 c = 5h + 2.5

C
D

c = 2.5(h + 5)
c = 5(h + 2.5)

Correct Answer - A

April 2004 #19

Mr. Duran handed out 32 sheets of graph paper equally among 8 groups of students. Which equation can be used to find s, the number of sheets of paper each group received?
F G H J s = 32 8 s = 32 8 s = 32 8 s = 32 + 8

Correct Answer - F

April 2006 #2

Zack attended a basketball camp for two weeks. His parents paid $50.00, which was the cost of attending the camp. Zack had saved money to pay the rest of the cost. Which equation can be used to find c, the entire cost of attending the camp?

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #36

The table shows the relationship between the number of necklaces made and the number of yellow beads used to make each necklace. Which equation could be used to find y, the number of yellow beads used, in terms of n, the number of necklaces made?

A B C D

y = 8n y=n8 y = 2n y = n + 14

Correct Answer - A

2008 Released Item

Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.

(6.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometric vocabulary to describe angles, polygons, and circles. The student is expected to

(A) use angle measurements to classify angles as acute, obtuse, or right;

What kind of angle is

N?

F G H J

Acute Right Obtuse Straight

Correct Answer - F

Spring 2003 #4

In which of the pictures does P appear to be an obtuse angle?

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #5

The angle at each vertex of a regular octagon is 135. What type of angle is at each vertex of a regular octagon?
F
G H J

Obtuse
Right Straight Acute

Correct Answer - F

April 2004 #44

The table below shows different types of volcanoes and the angles formed by their slopes. Based on the data in the table, which of the following statements is true about these volcanoes?

A B C D

All the volcanoes have obtuse angles of slope. All the volcanoes have acute angles of slope. The cinder cone has an obtuse angle of slope, and the composite cone and shield have acute angles of slope. The cinder cone has an acute angle of slope, and the composite cone and shield have obtuse angles of slope.

Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #41

Look at the figure shown below. Which of the following angles in the figure is obtuse?

F G H J

angle NMR angle MRQ angle PQR angle MNP

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #44

The figure shown below has two angles, one that measures 140 and another that measures 40.

What type of angle is the angle that measures 140?

A
B

Acute
Obtuse

C
D

Right
Not here

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

(6.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometric vocabulary to describe angles, polygons, and circles. The student is expected to

(B) identify relationships involving angles in triangles and quadrilaterals;

The drawing below shows the shape of a plot of land. Find the measure of Z.

F G H J

40 50 99 180

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #30

Triangle XYZ is an isosceles triangle. If the measure of Z is 32, what is the measure of Y?
F G H J 32 74 148 164

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #40

A triangle has angles measuring 45 and 55. What is the measure of the triangles third angle?
F G H J 80 100 125 135

Correct Answer - F

April 2004 #12

Mr. Sosa has a ranch in the shape of a trapezoid. The sides of the ranch form angles measuring 60, 80, and 120. What is the measure of the fourth angle? F 80

G
H

100
240

260

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #40

RST shown below is an isosceles triangle. If the measure of R is 40, what is the measure of S?
A B C D 320 140 70 40

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #9

Look at the parallelogram shown below. Which of the following could be the measures of the angles of the parallelogram?

F G H J

120, 60, 120, 120 80, 100, 80, 100 90, 90, 120, 60 100, 90, 80, 90

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #38

Davids front yard is in the shape of a quadrilateral. The measures of 3 of its angles are 80, 95, and 133. What is the measure of the fourth angle?
A B C D 308 270 52 38

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometric vocabulary to describe angles, polygons, and circles. The student is expected to
(C) describe the relationship between radius, diameter, and circumference of a circle.

The drawing shows 2 circles that share a common center point. Which expression can be used to find the approximate circumference of the outer circle in centimeters? (3 + 8) (3 + 8) 2(3 + 8) 2(3 + 8)

A B C D

Correct Answer - C

Spring 2003 #27

A circle with center at point O is shown below. Which line segment is 2 times the length of radius OK? F G H J Segment LN Segment LM Segment LK Segment ON

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #10

Trevor knows the circumference of his bicycle tire, but he needs to find the diameter. Which method can Trevor use to find the diameter?

A
B C D

Multiply the circumference by 2 and divide the result by Divide the circumference by 2 and multiply the result by Multiply the circumference by Divide the circumference by April 2004 #23 Correct Answer - D

Rosa sliced an orange into circular pieces to put into a bowl of punch. The piece shown below had a radius of 4 centimeters. Which expression can be used to find the approximate circumference of this piece of orange?
A 2(4)

B
C

(4)
2()(8)

2()(4) Correct Answer - D

April 2006 #13

The drawing below shows a single-engine airplane propeller. Which method can be used to find the radius of the circle formed by the spinning propeller?

Multiply 7 feet by 2

B
C

Multiply 7 feet by
Divide 7 feet by

Divide 7 feet by 2 Correct Answer - D

2008 Released Item

(6.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to identify location in two dimensions. The student is expected to
(A) locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of non-negative rational numbers;

Which point best represents the location of the ordered pair (1, 2)? A B C D Point P Point Q Point R Point S

Correct Answer - A

Spring 2003 #39

Valerie listed the coordinates of 5 of the vertices of the hexagon below. (1, 2), (1, 4), (2, 1), (4, 1), (5, 5) Which of these shows the coordinates of the vertex that Valerie did not list? A B C D (1, 3) (3, 1) (3, 6) (6, 3)

Correct Answer - C

Spring 2003 #43

Which ordered pair represents a point located inside both the triangle and the circle?

A B C D

(8, 4) (8, 10) (14, 8) (15, 9)

Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #1

What point on the grid below corresponds to the coordinate pair (5, 8)?
A Point W

B
C D

Point X
Point Y Point Z

Correct Answer - A

April 2004 #41

The coordinate grid shows point L, the position of the rover Spirit when it landed on Mars, and the path it followed to point M. Point M shows the position of the rover after it traveled 100 meters. Which of the following best shows the position of the rover when it was halfway between point L and point M?

A B C D

(2, 4) (4, 8) (4, 2) (8, 4)

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #35

A window is shown on the grid below. Which ordered pairs best represent the 4 vertices of the window?
A (4, 2), (2, 2), (5, 2), (4, 5)

B
C

(2, 2), (2, 4), (5, 2), (5, 4)

(2, 2), (4, 2), (4, 5), (2, 5)

(4, 2), (5, 4), (5, 2), (2, 2)

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #39

What are the coordinates of point W in UVW?

A (0.8, 0.9)

B
C

(0.6, 0.4)
(1.2, 0.6)

(0.4, 0.6)

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement.

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, volume, weight, and angles. The student is expected to

(A) estimate measurements (including circumference) and evaluate reasonableness of results;

On Tuesday night Lucas spent 18 minutes on social studies homework, 29 minutes on language arts homework, and 59 minutes on mathematics homework. About how much time in all did Lucas spend on his homework?

F
G H J

1 hour 50 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes 1.5 hours 1.10 hours

Correct Answer - F

Spring 2003 #34

Gerald got out of bed at 7:05 A.M. and returned home from school at 2:50 P.M. About how many hours elapsed between the time he got out of bed and the time he returned home from school?
F G 4h 5h

H
J

7h
8h

Correct Answer - J

April 2004 #30

The temperature was 47F at 10 A.M. and 68F at 3 P.M. The temperature decreased by about 4F per hour after 3 P.M. About how much warmer was the temperature at 5 P.M. than it was at 10 A.M.?
F G H J 0F 10F 20F 30F

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #24

The total length of all the songs on a CD Mohammed bought is about 80 minutes. Each song is between 4 and 6 minutes long. Which is a reasonable number of songs that could be on the CD?
A B C D 10 40 74 16

Correct Answer - D

April 2006 #37

Tiffanys bracelet is shown below. Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the radius of the inner circle of the bracelet to the nearest centimeter. Which is the closest to the circumference of the inner circle of the bracelet?
A 24 cm

B
C D

48 cm
12 cm 8 cm
1 2 3 4 5

Correct Answer - A

2008 Released Item

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles. The student is expected to (B) select and use appropriate units, tools, or formulas to measure and to solve problems involving length (including perimeter), area, time, temperature, volume, and weight;

Lauren cut a triangle out of construction paper for a geometry project. Find the perimeter of the triangle in centimeters.

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

Correct Answer - 91

Spring 2003 #21

Francesca used a square piece of poster board to show the main points of her history presentation. The length of each side of the poster board was 24 inches. Find the area of the poster board.
A B C D 48 in.2 96 in.2 400 in.2 576 in.2

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #23

A family put a rectangular patio in their backyard and planted grass in the rest of the yard. The rectangular backyard is 100 feet by 80 feet, and the patio is 13 feet by 8 feet. What is the area of the backyard that is planted with grass?
F G H J 402 sq ft 7,896 sq ft 8,000 sq ft 8,104 sq ft

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #16

Mrs. Gold designed a piece of art by outlining equilateral triangles with wire. How much wire did Mrs. Gold use to complete her piece of art?
F G H 9m 33 m 90 m

57 m

Correct Answer - J

April 2004 #32

Nicole was on the decorating committee for a school dance. She made 5 different circular designs for the decorations. The committee agreed to use a design with a diameter of 19 inches. Which is closest to the circumference in inches of the design the committee chose?
F G H 13 in. 60 in. 95 in.

300 in. Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #28

Omar is getting a new rectangular rug for his room. His old rectangular rug is 5 feet wide and 7 feet long. If Omars new rug is 1 foot longer and 1 foot wider than his old rug, what is the area of his new rug?
A B C D 35 ft2 40 ft2 42 ft2 48 ft2

Correct Answer - D

2008 Released Item

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles. The student is expected to (C) measure angles;

A parallelogram is shown. Find the measurement of S to the nearest degree. A B C D 136 124 64 56

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #19

Lynns garden is shaped like an isosceles trapezoid. Find the measure of T to the nearest degree.

65

B
C

75
115

125 Correct Answer - C

April 2004 #7

Triangle VUW is shown below. What is the measure of VUW to the nearest degree?

F G H J

57 63 123 137

Correct Answer - H

April 2006 #30

What is the measure, to the nearest degree, of SXT?

A B C D

41 139 94 180

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

(6.8) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement of length, area, time, temperature, capacity, weight, and angles. The student is expected to
(D) convert measures within the same measurement system (customary and metric) based on relationships between units.

Annas brother is 117 centimeters tall. How is 117 centimeters expressed in meters?
A B C D 0.117 m 1.17 m 11.7 m 117 m

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #9

Pedro bought a 2-liter bottle of soda. What is the volume of the bottle in milliliters?
F G H J 20,000 mL 2,000 mL 200 mL 20 mL

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #46

Ted collected 22 pounds of aluminum cans. How many ounces of aluminum cans did he collect?

A B C D

6 oz 38 oz 352 oz 220 oz

Correct Answer - C

April 2006 #43

Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics.

(6.9) Probability and statistics. The student uses experimental and theoretical probability to make predictions. The student is expected to (A) construct sample spaces using lists and tree diagrams;

Charlie had 1 red marble, 1 blue marble, 1 yellow marble, and 1 green marble in a bag. He picked 2 marbles at random from the bag. Which diagram shows all the possible color combinations of the 2 marbles that Charlie picked?

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #22

Bobs Lunch Caf offers 3 kinds of sandwich fillings and 3 kinds of bread. Which table shows all the possible sandwich combinations at Bobs Lunch Caf?

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #43

A customer at Stevens Sub Stop can choose from white, wheat, and rye bread. The customer can also choose from American and Swiss cheese. Which diagram shows all the possible combinations of 1 type of bread and 1 type of cheese?

Correct Answer H

April 2006 #6

(6.9) Probability and statistics. The student uses experimental and theoretical probability to make predictions. The student is expected to (B) find the probabilities of a simple event and its complement and describe the relationship between the two.

Scott has 5 green marbles, 8 red marbles, 2 purple marbles, and 6 blue marbles in a container. If he draws a marble at random from the container, what is the probability that he will NOT draw a blue marble?

Correct Answer - C

Spring 2003 #25

Nate has a bag containing 3 red, 2 blue, 4 yellow, and 3 green marbles. If he randomly chooses one marble from the bag, what is the probability that the marble will be blue?

Correct Answer - D

April 2004 #35

Jocelyn made a spinner with equal sections, as shown below. If Jocelyn spins only one time, what is the probability that the arrow will NOT land on a red section of the spinner?

Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #23

For a game Larry must spin the spinner shown below. What is the probability that the spinner will land on an even number greater than 4?

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to
(A) select and use an appropriate representation for presenting and displaying different graphical representations of the same data including line plot, line graph, bar graph[, and stem and leaf plot];

Cynthia surveyed the students at her school about their favorite month during the school year. The table shows the results of the survey. Which graph correctly displays the data in the table?

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #1

The table shows the gross income of 5 of the highestgrossing U.S. movies from 1982 to 1996. Which graph most accurately displays the information in the table?

Correct Answer - J

April 2004 #4

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to (B) identify mean (using [concrete objects and] pictorial models), median, mode, and range of a set of data;

Mr. Franks recorded these mathematics test scores of his sixth-grade students. 67, 69, 71, 73, 74, 75, 79, 81, 81, 82, 83, 87, 88, 88, 88, 88, 90, 91, 93, 95, 99, 100

What is the median of these test scores?

F G H J 83 85 87 88

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #26

The Q&R Band performed concerts from 1992 to 2001. The table shows the number of concerts the band performed each year. What is the median of the number of concerts?
A B C D 162 170 180 172

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #13

There are 6 children in Todds family, including Todd. Their ages in years are listed below. 1, 2, 2, 8, 9, 14 What is the median of the childrens ages?
F G H J 6 5 2 13

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #10

Beth and her friends played a board game. Beth scored 27, 33, 18, 32, 35, 27, 31, 32, 28, and 27 points in ten games. What is the mode of Beths scores?

A B C D

35 32 29 27

Correct Answer - D

2008 Released Item

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to

(C) sketch circle graphs to display data;

Of the 100 people An Li surveyed about their favorite sport, 45 said football, 30 said wrestling, 20 said baseball, and 5 said basketball. Which circle graph best displays the data?

Correct Answer - J

Spring 2003 #46

At Central City Music Store, 15% of the music sold is classical, 20% is blues, 25% is rock, and 40% is country. Which graph best represents these data?

Correct Answer - H

April 2004 #22

Angela receives a $20.00 allowance each week. She spends $4.00 on art supplies, $6.00 on movies, and $7.50 on school lunches, and she puts $2.50 into savings. Which graph best represents Angelas allowance?

Correct Answer C
April 2006 #1

(6.10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to (D) solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data.

The line plot shows the homework grades of the students in Mrs. Smiths class. Which information is supported by the information in the line plot?

F G H J

The same number of students received a B as received a D. Eighteen students received a C or higher. The same number of students received a D or an F as received an A or a B. Sixteen students received a C or lower.

Correct Answer - G

Spring 2003 #6

Apollo Middle School collected the following data from students. Which statement is supported by the graph?

F G H J

More than 25% of the students were born in either January or March. The second half of the year had fewer births than the first half. May was the birth month for 30 students. The same number of births per month occurred in February, October, and November.

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #20

Dee and Ella kept track of the miles they hiked over 4 days, as shown in the graph below. Which statement is best supported by the information in the graph?

F Dee walked more miles each day than Ella did. G Ella walked more miles in all than Dee did on these 4 days.

H Dee and Ella walked more than 15 miles each on these 4 days.
J Ella walked 0.5 mile farther than Dee each day.

Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #20

Lisa surveyed 100 students out of the 600 students at Ryan Middle School about their favorite foods. Which statement is best supported by the survey?

A Less than of the students surveyed like hamburgers best.

B More than of the students surveyed like pizza best. C All the students at Ryan Middle School like hamburgers, pizza, spaghetti, and tacos. D Some students at Ryan Middle School do not like tacos.

Correct Answer - B

2008 Released Item

Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.

(6.11) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 6 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (A) identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics;

Cindy and 2 friends ordered a large pizza for $9.00, 3 large drinks for $0.99 each, and a salad for $1.50. If they split these costs evenly, which equation can be used to find c, the amount in dollars and cents each person should pay, not including tax?
A B C D c = 9.00 + 0.99 + 1.50 3 c = 9.00 + 3 0.99 + (1.50 3) c = (9.00 + 0.99 + 1.50) 2 c = (9.00 + 3 0.99 + 1.50) 3

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #3

The weight limit for an elevator is 2,000 pounds. Which statement is best supported by this information?
A B C D The elevator can carry more than 20 adults. The elevator can carry more than 20 crates that weigh 100 pounds each. The elevator can carry up to 8 people who each weigh as much as 250 pounds. The elevator can carry twice as many children as adults.

Correct Answer - C

Spring 2003 #33

Mr. and Mrs. Gunther tiled their rectangular porch using square tiles. Each box of tile contained 30 square tiles. The rectangular porch measured 38 feet by 22 feet. What missing piece of information is needed in order to find the number of boxes of tile the Gunthers needed?
F G H Area of each square tile Perimeter of the box Perimeter of the porch

Area of the porch Correct Answer - F

April 2004 #36

Irma has $10.00 to buy apples. Apples at the market are $2.50 per bag. Which additional information is needed to find the number of apples Irma can buy?
F G H The cost of apples per pound. The size of each bag of apples. The weight of each apple.

The number of apples in each bag.

Correct Answer - J

April 2006 #8

Ms. Melndez needs to replace the batteries in 20 calculators. Each calculator uses 4 batteries. The batteries are sold in packages of 16. How many packages of batteries does Ms. Melndez need to buy?

A B C D

64 4 80 5

Correct Answer - D

April 2006 #33

Lucy bought lunch for herself and her two brothers. Lucys lunch cost $4.75, and her brothers lunches cost $3.50 and $3.70. If tax was already included, which of the following shows the change she would have received from a $20.00 bill?
A B C On ten-dollar bill, Three quarters, Two dimes One five-dollar bill, Four one-dollar bills, One nickel On five-dollar bill, Three one-dollar bills, One nickel

One ten-dollar bill, One nickel

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.11) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (B) use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness;

Stan must buy paper plates and plastic forks for a picnic. Plates are sold in packages of 8 and forks in packages of 12. What is the least number of packages of plates and packages of forks that Stan can buy to have an equal number of plates and forks? A B C D 2 packages of plates and 3 packages of forks 3 packages of plates and 2 packages of forks 4 packages of plates and 6 packages of forks 6 packages of plates and 4 packages of forks

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #13

Antonio saved $30 to go to a carnival. He needs a certain amount of money for bus fare and admission. Antonio wants to find the amount of money he will have left for rides and food. Look at the problem-solving steps shown below. Arrange the steps in the correct order for Antonio to find the amount of money he will have left for rides and food. Step P: Identify the cost of bus fare and then the cost of admission. Step Q: Find the difference between $30 and the sum of the costs of bus fare and admission. Step R: Find the sum of the costs of bus fare and admission. Which list shows the steps in the correct order? A P, Q, R

B
C D

Q, P, R
P, R, Q Q, R, P

Correct Answer - C

Spring 2003 #41

Mrs. Miller is baking cookies for 16 children. She has baked 2 dozen cookies. If she wants each child to receive exactly 2 cookies and have no cookies left over, how many more cookies should she bake?
F G H J 1.5 8 24 32

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #18

Tickets for a circus performance cost $9.50 for an adult and $6.75 for a child. Mr. Snyder and some of his friends, a group of 4 adults and 5 children, went to the circus performance. Mr. Snyder paid for all the tickets. Read the problem-solving steps shown below. Arrange the steps in the correct order for Mr. Snyder to find the total cost for the tickets. Step K: Add the two products together Step L: Write down the number of adults and the number of children going to the circus performance Step M: Multiply the cost of an adult ticket by the number of adults Step N: Multiply the cost of a childs ticket by the number of children Which list shows the steps in the correct order?

A
B C

L, K, M, N
L, M, N, K N, M, L, K

M, N, L, K

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #33

Jeremy received $70 as a gift. He wanted to use the money to go to the movies and to buy a book. He wanted to save the money he had left. Which is the correct order of steps to find the amount of money Jeremy would have left to save?

Step K: Find the sum of the costs of the movie and the book. Step L: Find the difference between $70 and the sum of the costs of the movie and the book. Step M: Identify the cost of the movie and the cost of the book. A L, K, M
B M, K, L

C
D

L, M, K
K, L, M

Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #5

(6.11) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (C) select or develop an appropriate problemsolving strategy from a variety of different types, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem.

When Marcos dog got loose, it ran mile on Pine Street, 1 miles on Oak Street, and 2 5/6 miles on Hickory Street. Which procedure can Marco use to find the total distance in miles that his dog ran?
F G Multiply the sum of the whole numbers by the sum of the fractions, using a common denominator when necessary Find the difference between the sum of the whole numbers and the sum of the fractions, using a common denominator when necessary Add the sum of the whole numbers and the sum of the fractions, using a common denominator when necessary Divide the sum of the whole numbers by the sum of the fractions, using a common denominator when necessary

H J

Correct Answer - H

Spring 2003 #2

Miss Carusos car travels an average of 22 miles per gallon of gasoline. The gas tank holds 12 gallons. How would you find the number of miles Miss Caruso can drive on 1 full tank of gasoline?

F
G H J

Add the cars average mileage in miles per gallon to the number of gallons the tank can hold
Subtract the number of gallons the tank can hold from the cars average mileage in miles per gallon Multiply the cars average mileage in miles per gallon by the number of gallons the tank can hold Divide the cars average mileage in miles per gallon by the number of gallons the tank can hold

Correct Answer - H

April 2004 #6

Jade is 3 years older than Steven, and Steven is 5 years younger than Andrew, who is 15 years old. Which table could be used to find Jades age?

Correct Answer - G

April 2004 #8

Felicia went shopping for clothes. She bought a pair of jeans priced at $28.00, a sweater priced at $32.50, and a belt priced at $18.75. If there was an 8.75% tax on clothing items, which procedure could be used to find the amount of tax Felicia paid?

F
G H J

Multiply the tax rate by the sum of the prices of the clothing items Add the prices of the clothing items to the tax rate Add the prices of the clothing items Multiply the tax rate by the price of the most expensive clothing item

Correct Answer - F

April 2004 #24

The table below shows the number of minutes it takes to wash different vehicles at Jay Dees Car Wash. When the car-wash machine has been in use for a total of 2 hours, Jay must add one bottle of liquid soap to the machine. What is the number of trucks the machine can wash with each bottle of liquid soap? F 5

G
H

12
20

32 Correct Answer - G

April 2006 #12

A parent group is planning an awards dinner for students, teachers, and parents. The parent group plans to seat the guests around a circular table that has seating for 30. The guests will be seated in the order of student, teacher, parent, in a repeating pattern. Will the 20th guest be a student, a teacher, or a parent? A Student

B
C

Teacher
Parent

Cannot be determined Correct Answer - B

April 2006 #19

Conrad had some marbles. First he gave 3 marbles to Jim, and then he bought 16 more marbles. Next he sold of his marbles to Terry. He now has 12 marbles. How many marbles did Conrad start with?

19

B
C

11
15

4 Correct Answer - B
2008 Released Item

(6.12) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student communicates about Grade 6 mathematics through informal and mathematical language, representations, and models. The student is expected to
(A) communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models.

Mr. Ortega gave his social studies students a map of Texas. According to the map scale, 1 inch on the map represents 100 actual miles. Which strategy can Mr. Ortegas students use to find the actual distance in miles between points on the map? A Measure the number of inches between points and then divide by 100 B C D Measure the number of inches between points and then multiply by 100 Measure the number of inches between points and then subtract 100 Measure the number of inches between points and then add 100

Correct Answer - B

Spring 2003 #11

Each number in the sequence below has the same relationship to the number immediately before it. 24, 12, 6, 3, 1, How can the next number in the sequence be found? A B C D By subtracting 12 from the previous number By adding 1 to the previous number By multiplying the previous number by 2 By dividing the previous number by 2

Correct Answer - D

Spring 2003 #31

Mrs. Valcome has $25.00 to spend on seeds for her flower garden. Marigold seeds cost $1.50 per package, and zinnia seeds cost $1.25 per package, tax included. If Mrs. Valcome buys 10 packages of marigold seeds, how can she determine how much money she has left to spend on zinnia seeds?
A
B

Add $1.50 and $1.25

Subtract the product of 10 and $1.50 from $25.00

C
D

Multiply $1.25 and 10

Divide 10 by $1.25

Correct Answer - B

April 2004 #27

If Mr. Albright drives at a constant speed of 65 miles per hour, which method can be used to find the number of hours it will take him to drive 260 miles?
F G H Add 65 and 260 Subtract 65 from 260 Multiply 260 by 65

Divide 260 by 65

Correct Answer - J

April 2004 #38

Elms Carpeting Company sells carpet by the square yard. A salesperson at the company uses the table to calculate the amount of carpet needed to cover floor areas of different sizes. Which statement describes the calculation used to determine the amount of carpet needed for a given area of floor? F G H J The area of the floor is divided by 12. The area of the floor is divided by 10. The area of the floor is divided by 9. The area of the floor is divided by 3.

Correct Answer - H

April 2006 #22

Three friends attended a football game and agreed to share the cost evenly. The total cost of the tickets was $51, the taxi ride to and from the game was $24, and snacks and drinks were $30. Which equation can be used to find c, the amount each friend should have paid?
F c = (51 + 24 + 30) 3

G
H

c = (51 + 24 + 30) 3
c = 51 + 24 + 30 + 3

c = 51 + 24 + 30 3 Correct Answer - G
April 2006 #42

Mrs. Duncan earned $100.00 at work. She used the money to buy a skirt for $35.99 and 2 pairs of shorts for $11.99 each. If the prices include tax, which procedure could be used to find the amount of money she had left?
A Add together the costs of the items and then subtract the sum from 100

B
C D

Subtract the number of items from 100

Multiply the total costs of the items by 100 and then divide by 2 Add together the costs of the items and then divide the sum by 100 2008 Released Item Correct Answer - A

(6.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to

(A) make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples;

The side lengths and perimeters of some regular polygons are shown in the table. Which geometric figure is represented by the information in the table?

A
B C D

Pentagon
Square Hexagon Triangle

Correct Answer - A

Spring 2003 #17

Look at the shapes below. Which statement best describes these shapes?

A
B C D

They all appear to be regular polygons.

They all have an even number of sides. They all have an even number of angles. They all contain only right angles.

Correct Answer - A

April 2004 #3

Look at Set V and Set W shown below. Set V = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, . . .} Set W = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, . . .} Which of the following numbers could belong to both Set V and Set W?
F 35

G
H

25
21

31 Correct Answer - H
April 2006 #46

Look at the set of numbers below. Set D: {6, 12, 30, 48} Which statement about all the numbers in this set is NOT true?
A B They are all multiples of 3. They are all even numbers.

C
D

They are all factors of 48.

They are all divisible by 2.

Correct Answer - C

2008 Released Item

(6.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to
(B) validate his/her conclusions using mathematical properties and relationships.

Laurence was asked to find 2 integers that have a difference of 1 and a sum of 59. He said the integers were 29 and 28. Why was Laurences answer incorrect?
F G The difference between 29 and 28 is not 1. The difference between 29 and 28 is 1.

H
J

The sum of 29 and 28 is 59.

The sum of 29 and 28 is not 59.

Correct Answer - J

Spring 2003 #8

Zane is reading a history book for a project. The graph below shows how many pages he read during a 5-day period. Which statement is best supported by the information in the graph? F Zane read more pages on Monday and Wednesday than he did on Tuesday and Thursday, because 40 + 80 > 70 + 60. G Zane read fewer pages on Tuesday and Wednesday than he did on Thursday and Friday, because 70 + 80 < 60 + 90. H Zane read more pages on Thursday and Friday than he did on Tuesday and Wednesday, because 60 + 90 > 70 + 80. J Zane read fewer pages on Wednesday and Thursday than he did on Tuesday and Friday, because 80 + 60 < 70 + 90.

Correct Answer - J

April 2006 #40