STAAR Practice

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What is the total cost of renting a car for 6 days if the daily rate is $47 and there is a one-time fee of $54?

Back

Total cost = (Daily rate x Number of days) + One-time fee = (47 x 6) + 54 = 336.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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Calculate the value of the expression: (23 - 8) x 4 ÷ [5 x (8 - 6)].

Back

Value = (15 x 4) ÷ (5 x 2) = 60 ÷ 10 = 6.

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

Back

To compare numbers means to determine which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

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If 0.438 < 0.483, what can we say about the relationship between these two numbers?

Back

0.438 is less than 0.483.

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What is the value of the expression: [36 + (3×2)] ÷ 6?

Back

Value = [36 + 6] ÷ 6 = 42 ÷ 6 = 7.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.80 by 0.40?

Back

0.80 x 0.40 = 0.32.

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What is a one-time fee?

Back

A one-time fee is a charge that is paid only once, not recurring.

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How do you solve an expression with parentheses?

Back

You solve expressions with parentheses first, following the order of operations.

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What is the significance of the decimal point in numbers?

Back

The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part in a number.