2nd half of 2018 released STAAR

Ursula surveyed 50 classmates about their favorite ice cream flavors. Each classmate chose one flavor. The results are shown in the circle graph.

How many more of Ursula’s classmates chose chocolate than chose vanilla?

• 8

• 6

• 34

• 16

The dot plots show the numbers of miles Ian skated on several days in two different months.

Which statement is supported by the information in the dot plots?

• The least number of miles Ian skated on a day in July is greater than the least number of miles Ian skated on a day in August.

• The median number of miles Ian skated each day in July is greater than the median number of miles Ian skated each day in August.

• The mode of the number of miles Ian skated each day in July is less than the mode of the number of miles Ian skated each day in August.

• The range of the number of miles Ian skated each day in July is less than the range of the number of miles Ian skated each day in August.

The 200 students in a school band will attend an awards dinner. A random survey of 25 of these students was conducted to determine how many of each meal should be prepared for the dinner. The results of the survey are shown.

Based on the survey results, which of these is the best prediction of the meals wanted by the 200 students?

• There are 16 students who want a beef meal.

• There are 52 students who want either a chicken meal or a pasta meal.

• There are 32 more students who want a beef meal than want a chicken meal.

• There are 24 more students who want a pasta meal than want a chicken meal.

The price of a DVD is $24.00 plus 8% sales tax. What is the sales tax on this DVD in dollars and cents?

• $19.20

• $1.92

• $25.92

• $0.80

A number cube with faces labeled from 1 to 6 was rolled 20 times. Each time the number cube was rolled, the number showing on the top face was recorded. The table shows the results.

Based on these results, what is the experimental probability that the next time the number cube is rolled it will land with 5 or 6 showing on the top face?

• 2/5

• 3/20

• 1/3

• 3/5

Russell has a collection of 1,200 pennies. Of these pennies, 25% are dated before 1980, 35% are dated from 1980 to 2000, and the rest are dated after 2000.

How many pennies in Russell’s collection are dated after 2000?

• 480

• 720

• 40

• 60

A group of students formed a circle during a game. The circumference of the circle was about 43.96 feet, and the diameter of the circle was 14 feet.

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The model represents an equation.

What is the solution for this equation?

• x = 3

• x = 15

• x = 5

• x = 1

The table shows Peter’s net worth statement. Assets are shown as positive numbers, and liabilities are shown as negative numbers. The value of Peter’s house is not given.

Peter’s net worth is $101,800. Based on the information in the table, what is the current value of Peter’s house?

• $58,600

• $78,300

• $98,000

• $82,100

What is the value of the expression -9 x 2.2?

• -19.8

• 19.8

• -18

• 18