STAAR Mixed Review

A clear file box shaped like a rectangular prism is modeled below. The shaded part represents one base of the box. A formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism is V B = h. Which equation can be used to find B, the area of the shaded base of the box in square inches?

• B =1/2 (19)(4)
• B = 19 + 14
• B=(19)(14)
• B=2(19)+2(14)

Matt has answered 20/25 of the questions on a test. What percentage of the test questions has Matt answered?

• 20%
• 45%
• 90%
• 80%

The circle graph below shows the percentages of a family budget used for different monthly expenses.
Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

• The amount of money budgeted for utilities and gasoline combined is less than the amount budgeted for the mortgage.
• The amount of money budgeted for the mortgage is half the amount budgeted for clothes.
• The amount of money budgeted for groceries and clothes combined is twice the amount budgeted for utilities.
• The amount of money budgeted for gasoline and clothes combined is greater than the amount budgeted for groceries.

What is the figure above?

• Triangular Prism
• Rectangular Prism
• Cylinder

What is the shape of the base?

• Triangle
• Rectangle
• Circle

What does the "B" mean?

• Perimeter of the Base
• Perimeter
• Base
• Area of the Base

What is the formula for the volume of a prism?

• V = P*h
• V = B*h
• V = (1/3)P*h
• V = (1/3)B*h

The simple interest formula is I=Prt.  The P represents the principle.  The principle is ___________________.  

• the amount of money borrowed or deposited
• the percent interest for his year
• the amount taxed
• the amount the bank owes you for being a customer at their bank

What does the "I" in the interest formula stand for?

• Important
• Interest
• Internet
• Igloo

Fazio is selecting a jersey. His choices are shown below.
Fazio chooses a jersey at random and then replaces it. He then selects a second jersey at random. What is the probability that Fazio selects a striped jersey both times?

• 1/100
• 1/16
• 1/25
• 1/81