6th Grade Fall Benchmark Review 2024

A container holds 25 grams of sugar. How much sugar is this in milligrams?

• 25,000 mg

• 2,500 mg

• 250 mg

• 0.025 mg

Answer explanation

To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1,000. Therefore, 25 grams of sugar is 25 x 1,000 = 25,000 mg. The correct answer is 25,000 mg.

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

A teacher graded 5 out of 20 assignments as excellent. What percentage is equivalent to 5 out of 20?

• 20%

• 25%

• 2.5%

• 12.5%

Answer explanation

To find the percentage, divide the number of excellent assignments (5) by the total assignments (20) and multiply by 100. (5/20) * 100 = 25%. Thus, 5 out of 20 is equivalent to 25%.

The cost of 1 pound of apples is $3.00. Sarah bought 3 1/2 pounds of apples. What was the total cost of the apples Sarah bought?

• $10.50

• $9.00

• $7.50

• $12.00

Answer explanation

To find the total cost, multiply the weight of apples by the cost per pound: 3.5 pounds x $3.00 = $10.50. Therefore, the total cost of the apples Sarah bought is $10.50.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

In a library with 500 members, 40% have a premium membership. How many members do NOT have a premium membership?

• 300

• 200

• 250

• 350

Answer explanation

40% of 500 members have a premium membership, which is 200 members. Therefore, the number of members without a premium membership is 500 - 200 = 300. Thus, the correct answer is 300.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the result of the following expression? 50 + (–60) ÷ 3 * 4

• 30

• 10

• –10

• –30

Answer explanation

First, calculate (–60) ÷ 3 = –20. Then, multiply by 4: –20 * 4 = –80. Finally, add 50: 50 + (–80) = –30. Thus, the result is –30.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Rank the lakes by the amount of rainfall they received from highest to lowest.

Travis 4.75 inches

Granbury 2.5 inches

Lewisville 3 1/4 inches

Ray Hubbard 4.8 inches

Possum Kingdom 4.7 inches

• Ray Hubbard, Travis, Lewisville, Granbury, Possum Kingdom

• Ray Hubbard, Travis, Possum Kingdom, Lewisville, Granbury

• Travis, Ray Hubbard, Lewisville, Possum Kingdom, Granbury

• Ray Hubbard, Possum Kingdom, Travis, Lewisville, Granbury

Answer explanation

To rank the lakes by rainfall: Ray Hubbard (4.8), Travis (4.75), Possum Kingdom (4.7), Lewisville (3.25), Granbury (2.5). The correct order is Ray Hubbard, Travis, Possum Kingdom, Lewisville, Granbury.

Emily participated in a dart game and scored points based on where the darts landed. The results of Emily's dart throws are shown in the table. What was the total number of points scored by Emily in her 4 throws?

Throw 1 = 7

Throw 2 = -3

Throw 3 = 5

Throw 4 = -4

• 5

• 3

• 4

• None of these

Answer explanation

To find Emily's total score, add her throws: 7 + (-3) + 5 + (-4) = 5. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A clothing store is having a sale and offers a 10% discount on all items. Which of the following represents 10%?

• 0.1

• 1/20

• 0.01

• 1/5

Answer explanation

10% as a decimal is represented as 0.1. This is because 10% means 10 out of 100, which simplifies to 0.1. The other options do not correctly represent 10%.

A paint store combines 10 gallons of blue paint with every 15 gallons of yellow paint to create green paint. Which ratio of gallons of blue paint to gallons of yellow paint will produce the same shade of green paint?

• 20 : 30

• 25 : 40

• 30 : 40

• 35 : 50

Answer explanation

The original ratio of blue to yellow paint is 10:15, which simplifies to 2:3. The ratio 20:30 also simplifies to 2:3, making it the correct choice to produce the same shade of green paint.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

On a map of California, the legend uses a scale in which 1 inch represents 50 miles. The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego on the map is 2.5 inches. What is the approximate distance between Los Angeles and San Diego in miles?

• 75 miles

• 125 miles

• 100 miles

• 150 miles

Answer explanation

The map scale indicates 1 inch equals 50 miles. The distance on the map is 2.5 inches, so the actual distance is 2.5 inches x 50 miles/inch = 125 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 125 miles.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B