STAAR Review: Data- 3.8 A/B

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Based on the graph, what is the difference between the number of goals Vance scored and the number of goals Elizabeth scored?

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15

Answer explanation

To find the difference in goals scored, subtract the number of goals Elizabeth scored from the number of goals Vance scored. If Vance scored 20 goals and Elizabeth scored 5, the difference is 20 - 5 = 15, which matches the correct answer.

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The graph below shows the number of pounds of plastic the Keller family recycled for five months. Based on the graph, how many more pounds of plastic did the family recycle in July than in April?

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60

Answer explanation

In April, the Keller family recycled 20 pounds of plastic, while in July they recycled 80 pounds. The difference is 80 - 20 = 60 pounds, meaning they recycled 60 more pounds in July than in April.

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The frequency table shows the number of points scored by each player on a basketball team during a game. What is the combined number of points scored by Stephen, Alfred, Pete, and Wesley?

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32

Answer explanation

To find the combined points scored by Stephen, Alfred, Pete, and Wesley, add their individual scores: 8 + 10 + 6 + 8 = 32. Therefore, the correct answer is 32.

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Brianna spent $40 on a new skirt and blouse. The blouse was $14. How much did she pay for the skirt?

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$26

Answer explanation

Brianna spent a total of $40. The blouse cost $14, so to find the cost of the skirt, subtract the blouse's price from the total: $40 - $14 = $26. Therefore, she paid $26 for the skirt.

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The side lengths of a figure are shown.
What is the perimeter of the figure in centimeters?

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24

Answer explanation

To find the perimeter, add all the side lengths together. If the side lengths are 6, 6, 6, and 6 cm, the total is 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24 cm. Therefore, the correct answer is 24.

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Texas Town 2010 Population Pleasanton 8,934 Graham 8,903 Hondo 8,803 Liberty 8,397 Rockport 8,766
Order the towns from least to greatest population.

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Liberty, Rockport, Hondo, Graham, Pleasanton

Answer explanation

To order the towns by population from least to greatest: Liberty (8,397), Rockport (8,766), Hondo (8,803), Graham (8,903), Pleasanton (8,934). Thus, the correct order is Liberty, Rockport, Hondo, Graham, Pleasanton.

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Corn farmers had good weather and harvested more ears of corn than ever before. The price of corn will likely ___________ because ________ corn is available to buy.

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decrease, more

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'decrease, more' because with an abundant supply of corn available, prices typically drop due to increased supply. Thus, the price of corn will likely decrease as more corn is available to buy.

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The picture shows 8 seats in a movie theater. Children are sitting in a fraction of the seats. Which expression is equivalent to the fraction of the seats that have children sitting in them?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8, which represents three children sitting in three of the eight seats. This accurately reflects the fraction of occupied seats in the theater.

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How many people in total like hip hop and rock?

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19

Answer explanation

To find the total number of people who like hip hop and rock, we add the two groups together. If 10 like hip hop and 9 like rock, the total is 10 + 9 = 19. Therefore, the correct answer is 19.

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How many more students liked blue than red?

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2

Answer explanation

To find how many more students liked blue than red, subtract the number of students who liked red from those who liked blue. If 5 liked blue and 3 liked red, then 5 - 3 = 2. Thus, 2 more students liked blue than red.