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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 8
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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic |
Topic C. Number Computation
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Indicator 3. Analyze ratios, proportions, and percents |
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Objective b. Determine or use percents, rates of increase and decrease, discount, commission, sales tax, and simple interest in the context of a problem
Assessment limit: Use positive rational numbers (0 - 10,000)
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Taylor was earning an income of $1,000 a week. Then his income was reduced by 10%. Two months later, his income increases by 10%. How much is Taylor earning, in dollars, after his income increases?
- $990
- $999
- $1,000
- $1,100
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| Correct Answer |
| A. $990 |
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