Mid-Week Mini-Lesson

Week 5 · Math — Data & Word Problems

~15 minutes · between sessions

A quick five to keep ratios, percents, and averages sharp before we turn to reading. Press Check my work to see how you did, then Save & email my results so your instructor sees your progress before the next lesson.

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Q1Data & problem-solving

If 6 pencils cost $1.50, how much do 10 pencils cost?

A$2.50 B$2.00 C$3.00 D$1.50

Answer: A

One pencil is $1.50/6 = $0.25; ten cost 10 × $0.25 = $2.50.

Q2Data & problem-solving

What is 25% of 60?

A12 B20 C15 D25

Answer: C

0.25 × 60 = 15.

Q3Data & problem-solving

What is the average (mean) of 10, 20, and 30?

A20 B15 C25 D30

Answer: A

(10 + 20 + 30)/3 = 60/3 = 20.

Q4Data & problem-solving

A price increases from $20 to $24. What is the percent increase?

A16% B4% C20% D24%

Answer: C

(24 − 20)/20 = 4/20 = 20%.

Q5Data & problem-solving

A spinner has 8 equal sections, 3 of them red. What is the probability of landing on red?

A3/5 B3/8 C5/8 D1/3

Answer: B

Favorable/total = 3/8.

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