Mock STAAR Review

Acme Lumber Company purchased 13,145 pounds of pine wood and 16,903 pounds of cedar wood to sell in their new store. After six months, Acme Lumber Company had sold 7,589 pounds of wood. About how many pounds of wood does Acme Lumber Company have left to sell?

• 38,000 lbs

• 13,000 lbs

• 9,000 lbs

• 22,000 lbs

Matt and Mary sold chocolate bars for a charity fundraiser. Matt sold 598 boxes of chocolates, where each box contained 25 chocolate bars. Mary sold 535 boxes of chocolates, where each box contained 19 chocolate bars. What is the best estimate of the number of chocolate bars Matt and Mary sold altogether?

• 28,000 chocolate bars

• 18,000 chocolate bars

• 10,000 chocolate bars

• 20,000 chocolate bars

Tickets for a festival cost $14 for children and $23 for adults. The festival sold 267 adult tickets and 517 child tickets. Which amount is closest to the total money made in ticket sales?

• $5,000

• $6,000

• $11,000

• $24,000

A chart of numbers is shown. Use the chart to identify four prime numbers between 20 and 40. Explain why the numbers would be considered prime.

T-charts can be used to determine if a number is prime or composite. Complete each t-chart to represent all of the factor pairs for the number. Then, use the space below each t-chart to identify the number as prime or composite. Write the correct answer in each box. Each answer may be used more than once. Not all answers will be used.

Melina used a T-chart to write factor pairs for a composite number between 12 and 30. Which could be Melina's T-chart?

• T-chart F

• T-chart G

• T-chart H

• T-chart J

Complete the statement to describe the difference between Ms. Bernard’s gross income and net income. Select ONE correct answer in each box to complete the sentence. Ms. Bernard’s gross income was _______ her net income, because _______.

• gross income is the amount before deductions have been subtracted

• $205.35 less than

• equal to

• $205.35 more than

• gross income is the amount after deductions have been subtracted

Juliette’s salary has a net income of $235 per week. She pays $30 in income tax and $15 in payroll tax. How could Juliette determine her gross income? Why?

• 235 - 30 - 15 = $190

• 235 + 15 = $250

• 235 + 30 = $265

• 235 + 30 + 15 = $280

Which best describes an advantage for using either a debit or credit card?

• They are both linked to an individual’s credit score.

• They are both accepted in most places as a form of payment.

• There are usually no limits on the amount of money available for purchases.

• There are usually no fees assessed for using these cards.

A list of numbers is shown. 25.089 25.908 25.809 25.099 Which comparison statement is NOT true?

• 25.809 > 25.089

• 25.809 < 25.099

• 25.098 < 25.099

• 25.908 > 25.098