What is 25% of 80?
20
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or most important message of the passage.
What organ pumps blood throughout the human body?
The heart.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
A store increases the price of a $200 item by 20% and then offers a 20% discount on the new price. Is the final price $200? Explain.
No. The new price is $240. A 20% discount of $240 is $48, so the final price is $192.
Solve: 3x + 7 = 22
x = 5
If an author writes mainly to convince readers to support an idea, what is the author's purpose?
To persuade.
What gas do humans need to breathe for normal cellular respiration?
Oxygen.
What is a citizen's right to vote called?
Suffrage or voting rights.
A scientist observes that plants receiving 8 hours of sunlight grow taller than plants receiving 4 hours. What additional information would be important before concluding that sunlight caused the difference?
The scientist should determine whether other variables were controlled, such as water, soil, temperature, plant type, and fertilizer. A controlled experiment would provide stronger evidence of causation.
A shirt originally costs $60 and is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?
$42
What is the author's tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
What happens when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation or vaporization.
What are the three branches of the U.S. federal government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
What is one major purpose of taxes?
To raise revenue to fund government programs and services.
If f(x) = x² - 4, what is f(5)?
21
If a passage gives several examples supporting one conclusion, what are those examples primarily being used for?
To provide evidence supporting the author's claim or conclusion.
If a population of rabbits suddenly has less food available, what would most likely happen to the population over time?
The population would likely decrease because there would be less food to support it.
What is inflation?
A general increase in prices over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money.
A rectangle has a length of 12 feet and a width of 7 feet. What is its area?
84 square feet
A phone originally costs $800. It is discounted 15%, and then 8% sales tax is added to the discounted price. What is the final price?
$734.40
A writer makes a claim but provides only personal opinion and no relevant evidence. What is the biggest weakness of the argument?
The claim is not adequately supported by credible evidence. The writer does not have facts.
A graph shows that as temperature increases, the rate of a chemical reaction also increases. What type of relationship is shown? Positive or negative?
A positive relationship/correlation.
Why did the writers of the Constitution divide federal power among three branches?
To distribute power and prevent concentrated government authority.
What is the name of the wonderful student who has a birthday today?
SACARIONA-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!