C6 Topic 4 Readiness Assessment

Tricia has $37.25 in her account. Which shows the amount she will have left after she writes a check for $23.99?

• $12.36

• $12.74

• $13.26

• $13.74

• $61.24

Answer explanation

To find the amount left after Tricia writes a check for $23.99, subtract $23.99 from $37.25. This gives $37.25 - $23.99 = $13.26, which is the correct answer.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Which rational number is NOT greater than point A?

• 1.95

• 2.05

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Answer explanation

To find the difference, subtract the fraction part first, and then the whole numbers. You will have to regroup.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Which expression is an equivalent expression for 2(6y - 4)?

• 8y - 2

• 4(3y - 2)

• 12(y - 1)

• 12y - 4

Answer explanation

To simplify 2(6y - 4), distribute the 2: 2 * 6y - 2 * 4 = 12y - 8. The expression 4(3y - 2) also simplifies to 12y - 8, making it equivalent. Thus, 4(3y - 2) is the correct choice.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

Answer explanation

To find the amount of blueberries per cheesecake, divide 5 1/4 pounds (which is 21/4 pounds) by 15. This gives (21/4) / 15 = 21/60 = 7/20 pound per cheesecake, making 7/20 pound the correct answer.

The cost for a cell phone plan is $75 per month plus $0.17 per minute. Which expression shows the monthly cost for the phone if x represents the number of minutes?

• 75.17x

• 75 + 0.17x

• 75(0.17x)

• 75x ÷ 0.17

Answer explanation

The monthly cost consists of a fixed fee of $75 plus a variable cost of $0.17 per minute. Therefore, the correct expression is 75 + 0.17x, where x represents the number of minutes used.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

What is 285 ÷ 15?

• 17

• 28

• 19

• 21

Answer explanation

To find 285 ÷ 15, divide 285 by 15. The result is 19, which is the correct answer. The other options do not satisfy the division.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

Which ordered pair represents point B on the graph?

• (-4, -3)

• (-4, 3)

• (3, -4)

• (-3, -4)

Answer explanation

Point B is represented by the coordinates (-3, -4), which indicates it is located 3 units left and 4 units down from the origin on the graph. The other options do not match this position.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Cherries cost $4.35 per pound and onions cost $0.98 per pound. Lacey has $21.45 to spend. How many pounds of cherries can Lacey afford if she has to buy 3 pounds of onions?

• 4 pounds of cherries

• 4.5 pounds of cherries

• 4.75 pounds of cherries

• 4.25 pounds of cherries

Answer explanation

Lacey spends $2.94 on 3 pounds of onions ($0.98 x 3). Subtracting this from $21.45 leaves $18.51. Dividing $18.51 by the price of cherries ($4.35) gives approximately 4.25 pounds, which is the correct answer.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Answer explanation

To find the amount of flour needed when tripling the recipe, multiply 1 3/4 cups by 3. This equals 5 1/4 cups, which is the correct answer.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C