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1. 1Data interpretationFoundation

   An after-school club reported the following attendance for four meetings: 18, 22, 22, and 25 students. Which statement is accurate?An after-school club reported the following attendance for four meetings: 18, 22, 22, and 25 students. Which statement is accurate?

   • AThe final meeting had the highest attendance.The final meeting had the highest attendance.
   • BAttendance was highest at the first meeting.Attendance was highest at the first meeting.
   • CAttendance never changed across the meetings.Attendance never changed across the meetings.
   • DExactly 25 different students attended all four meetings.Exactly 25 different students attended all four meetings.
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   Answer: The final meeting had the highest attendance.The final meeting had the highest attendance.

   Among the four reported values, 25 is the largest and belongs to the final meeting. The data do not identify individual students or show that attendance stayed constant.Among the four reported values, 25 is the largest and belongs to the final meeting. The data do not identify individual students or show that attendance stayed constant.

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2. 2Data interpretationFoundation

   A school recorded the number of salads chosen at lunch during one week: Monday 120, Tuesday 95, Wednesday 140, Thursday 110, Friday 85. Which statement is supported by the data?A school recorded the number of salads chosen at lunch during one week: Monday 120, Tuesday 95, Wednesday 140, Thursday 110, Friday 85. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • AThe number of salads chosen rose every day of the week.The number of salads chosen rose every day of the week.
   • BThe week's total was fewer than 500 salads.The week's total was fewer than 500 salads.
   • CFewer than 100 salads were chosen on three of the days.Fewer than 100 salads were chosen on three of the days.
   • DMore salads were chosen on Wednesday than on any other day.More salads were chosen on Wednesday than on any other day.
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   Answer: More salads were chosen on Wednesday than on any other day.More salads were chosen on Wednesday than on any other day.

   Wednesday's 140 is the largest value. The counts do not rise every day, only two days fall below 100, and the total is 550.Wednesday's 140 is the largest value. The counts do not rise every day, only two days fall below 100, and the total is 550.

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3. 3Data interpretationFoundation

   A shelter recorded adoptions by season: spring 88, summer 124, autumn 96, winter 72. Which statement is supported by the data?A shelter recorded adoptions by season: spring 88, summer 124, autumn 96, winter 72. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • ASummer adoptions exceeded winter adoptions by more than 50.Summer adoptions exceeded winter adoptions by more than 50.
   • BTotal adoptions were fewer than 350.Total adoptions were fewer than 350.
   • CAdoptions rose steadily through the year.Adoptions rose steadily through the year.
   • DAutumn was the second lowest season.Autumn was the second lowest season.
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   Answer: Summer adoptions exceeded winter adoptions by more than 50.Summer adoptions exceeded winter adoptions by more than 50.

   Summer's 124 exceeds winter's 72 by 52. Adoptions did not rise steadily, autumn's 96 is the second highest rather than second lowest, and the total is 380.Summer's 124 exceeds winter's 72 by 52. Adoptions did not rise steadily, autumn's 96 is the second highest rather than second lowest, and the total is 380.

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4. 4Data interpretationStandard

   A library tracked completed reading logs in one month: grades 3-4 completed 48 logs, grades 5-6 completed 61, and grades 7-8 completed 39. Which statement is supported by the data?A library tracked completed reading logs in one month: grades 3-4 completed 48 logs, grades 5-6 completed 61, and grades 7-8 completed 39. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • AGrades 5-6 completed the most logs of the three groups.Grades 5-6 completed the most logs of the three groups.
   • BThe library offered the same number of books to each group.The library offered the same number of books to each group.
   • CGrades 7-8 read more books than grades 5-6.Grades 7-8 read more books than grades 5-6.
   • DEvery student in grades 5-6 completed a log.Every student in grades 5-6 completed a log.
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   Answer: Grades 5-6 completed the most logs of the three groups.Grades 5-6 completed the most logs of the three groups.

   Sixty-one is greater than 48 and 39. The data report completed logs only, so they do not justify claims about individual students, books read, or books offered.Sixty-one is greater than 48 and 39. The data report completed logs only, so they do not justify claims about individual students, books read, or books offered.

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5. 5Data interpretationStandard

   A survey asked 400 residents which park feature they used most: walking paths 180, playground 96, sports courts 84, garden 40. Which statement is supported by the data?A survey asked 400 residents which park feature they used most: walking paths 180, playground 96, sports courts 84, garden 40. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • AThe garden and the playground together were chosen more often than the walking paths.The garden and the playground together were chosen more often than the walking paths.
   • BThe sports courts were the least frequently chosen feature.The sports courts were the least frequently chosen feature.
   • CMore than half of the residents chose the playground.More than half of the residents chose the playground.
   • DWalking paths were chosen by more residents than the playground and garden combined.Walking paths were chosen by more residents than the playground and garden combined.
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   Answer: Walking paths were chosen by more residents than the playground and garden combined.Walking paths were chosen by more residents than the playground and garden combined.

   Walking paths drew 180, while the playground and garden together drew 96 + 40 = 136. The garden, not the sports courts, was chosen least, and the playground's 96 is far below half of 400.Walking paths drew 180, while the playground and garden together drew 96 + 40 = 136. The garden, not the sports courts, was chosen least, and the playground's 96 is far below half of 400.

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6. 6Data interpretationStandard

   A cycling group logged rides over four months: March 62, April 88, May 84, June 110. Which statement is supported by the data?A cycling group logged rides over four months: March 62, April 88, May 84, June 110. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • AThe four-month total was above 400.The four-month total was above 400.
   • BApril and May together exceeded the other two months combined.April and May together exceeded the other two months combined.
   • CThe number of rides increased every month.The number of rides increased every month.
   • DJune had more rides than March and May individually.June had more rides than March and May individually.
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   Answer: June had more rides than March and May individually.June had more rides than March and May individually.

   June's 110 exceeds both March's 62 and May's 84. Rides fell from April to May, April and May total 172 against 172 for March and June, and the four-month total is 344.June's 110 exceeds both March's 62 and May's 84. Rides fell from April to May, April and May total 172 against 172 for March and June, and the four-month total is 344.

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7. 7Data interpretationStandard

   A theatre recorded ticket sales for four productions: 480, 610, 350, and 560. Which statement is supported by the data?A theatre recorded ticket sales for four productions: 480, 610, 350, and 560. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • AEvery production sold more than 400 tickets.Every production sold more than 400 tickets.
   • BThe lowest-selling production sold fewer than half as many tickets as the highest.The lowest-selling production sold fewer than half as many tickets as the highest.
   • CSales rose with each successive production.Sales rose with each successive production.
   • DTwo of the four productions sold more than 500 tickets.Two of the four productions sold more than 500 tickets.
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   Answer: Two of the four productions sold more than 500 tickets.Two of the four productions sold more than 500 tickets.

   Only 610 and 560 exceed 500, which is two of the four. The 350 figure defeats the second choice, sales fell twice so they did not rise each time, and half of 610 is 305, which 350 exceeds.Only 610 and 560 exceed 500, which is two of the four. The 350 figure defeats the second choice, sales fell twice so they did not rise each time, and half of 610 is 305, which 350 exceeds.

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8. 8Data interpretationStandard

   A cinema recorded attendance across four screenings: 88, 142, 96, and 74. Which statement is supported?A cinema recorded attendance across four screenings: 88, 142, 96, and 74. Which statement is supported?

   • AThe best-attended screening drew nearly twice as many people as the worst-attended one.The best-attended screening drew nearly twice as many people as the worst-attended one.
   • BEvery screening drew more than 80 people.Every screening drew more than 80 people.
   • CThe four screenings drew more than 450 people in total.The four screenings drew more than 450 people in total.
   • DAttendance rose with each successive screening.Attendance rose with each successive screening.
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   Answer: The best-attended screening drew nearly twice as many people as the worst-attended one.The best-attended screening drew nearly twice as many people as the worst-attended one.

   The best-attended screening drew 142 and the worst 74, and 74 doubled is 148 — close enough that "nearly twice" holds. Attendance did not rise each time, the 74 figure defeats the third choice, and the four screenings total 400.The best-attended screening drew 142 and the worst 74, and 74 doubled is 148 — close enough that "nearly twice" holds. Attendance did not rise each time, the 74 figure defeats the third choice, and the four screenings total 400.

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9. 9Data interpretationStandard

   A bookshop recorded sales in four categories one month: fiction 310, history 145, science 190, and poetry 55. Which statement is supported by the data?A bookshop recorded sales in four categories one month: fiction 310, history 145, science 190, and poetry 55. Which statement is supported by the data?

   • ATotal sales were above 750.Total sales were above 750.
   • BHistory and science together outsold fiction.History and science together outsold fiction.
   • CEvery category sold more than 100 copies.Every category sold more than 100 copies.
   • DPoetry outsold history.Poetry outsold history.
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   Answer: History and science together outsold fiction.History and science together outsold fiction.

   History and science together sold 145 + 190 = 335, against fiction's 310. Poetry's 55 is the lowest figure, poetry itself falls below 100, and the four categories total 700.History and science together sold 145 + 190 = 335, against fiction's 310. Poetry's 55 is the lowest figure, poetry itself falls below 100, and the four categories total 700.

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10. 10Data interpretationStandard

    A library recorded loans in four categories over one month: fiction 1,240; biography 430; science 610; poetry 180.Which claim about the loans is supported by these figures?A library recorded loans in four categories over one month: fiction 1,240; biography 430; science 610; poetry 180. Which claim about the loans is supported by these figures?

    • AScience loans exceeded biography and poetry loans combined.Science loans exceeded biography and poetry loans combined.
    • BPoetry loans were less than a tenth of fiction loans.Poetry loans were less than a tenth of fiction loans.
    • CBiography loans were exactly twice poetry loans.Biography loans were exactly twice poetry loans.
    • DFiction accounted for more than half of all loans.Fiction accounted for more than half of all loans.
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    Answer: Fiction accounted for more than half of all loans.Fiction accounted for more than half of all loans.

    The four categories total 2,460, so half is 1,230 and fiction's 1,240 is just above it. Science at 610 equals biography and poetry combined rather than exceeding them, a tenth of fiction is 124 and poetry is 180, and twice poetry is 360 rather than 430.The four categories total 2,460, so half is 1,230 and fiction's 1,240 is just above it. Science at 610 equals biography and poetry combined rather than exceeding them, a tenth of fiction is 124 and poetry is 180, and twice poetry is 360 rather than 430.

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    A cinema recorded attendance at four screenings of the same film: 210, 165, 240 and 185.Which claim about the screenings is supported by these figures?A cinema recorded attendance at four screenings of the same film: 210, 165, 240 and 185. Which claim about the screenings is supported by these figures?

    • AAttendance rose at each successive screening.Attendance rose at each successive screening.
    • BEvery screening drew more than 200 people.Every screening drew more than 200 people.
    • CThe best-attended screening drew more than twice as many people as the worst-attended.The best-attended screening drew more than twice as many people as the worst-attended.
    • DThe four screenings drew 800 people in total.The four screenings drew 800 people in total.
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    Answer: The four screenings drew 800 people in total.The four screenings drew 800 people in total.

    210 + 165 + 240 + 185 = 800. Attendance fell between the first and second screenings, two of the four drew fewer than 200, and twice the smallest figure is 330, which is more than the largest.210 + 165 + 240 + 185 = 800. Attendance fell between the first and second screenings, two of the four drew fewer than 200, and twice the smallest figure is 330, which is more than the largest.

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    A charity recorded donations across four quarters: 8,400 pounds, 6,200 pounds, 9,100 pounds and 12,300 pounds.Which claim about the donations is supported by these figures?A charity recorded donations across four quarters: 8,400 pounds, 6,200 pounds, 9,100 pounds and 12,300 pounds. Which claim about the donations is supported by these figures?

    • ADonations rose in every quarter.Donations rose in every quarter.
    • BThe best quarter raised more than twice what the worst quarter raised.The best quarter raised more than twice what the worst quarter raised.
    • CEvery quarter raised more than 7,000 pounds.Every quarter raised more than 7,000 pounds.
    • DThe four quarters raised 36,000 pounds in total.The four quarters raised 36,000 pounds in total.
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    Answer: The four quarters raised 36,000 pounds in total.The four quarters raised 36,000 pounds in total.

    8,400 + 6,200 + 9,100 + 12,300 = 36,000. Donations fell between the first and second quarters, the second raised under 7,000, and twice the worst quarter is 12,400 — just above the best, which makes that claim false by 100 pounds.8,400 + 6,200 + 9,100 + 12,300 = 36,000. Donations fell between the first and second quarters, the second raised under 7,000, and twice the worst quarter is 12,400 — just above the best, which makes that claim false by 100 pounds.

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    A school recorded absences across four terms: 310, 275, 340 and 295.Which claim about the absences is supported by these figures?A school recorded absences across four terms: 310, 275, 340 and 295. Which claim about the absences is supported by these figures?

    • AAbsences fell in each successive term.Absences fell in each successive term.
    • BEvery term recorded more than 300 absences.Every term recorded more than 300 absences.
    • CThe highest term was more than 25 percent above the lowest.The highest term was more than 25 percent above the lowest.
    • DThe four terms totalled 1,220 absences.The four terms totalled 1,220 absences.
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    Answer: The four terms totalled 1,220 absences.The four terms totalled 1,220 absences.

    310 + 275 + 340 + 295 = 1,220. Absences rose between the second and third terms, two terms fell below 300, and 25 percent above 275 is 343.75, which is more than the highest figure of 340.310 + 275 + 340 + 295 = 1,220. Absences rose between the second and third terms, two terms fell below 300, and 25 percent above 275 is 343.75, which is more than the highest figure of 340.

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    A bookshop recorded sales in four categories over one week: fiction 186, children's 142, history 95, poetry 47.Which claim about the week is supported by these figures?A bookshop recorded sales in four categories over one week: fiction 186, children's 142, history 95, poetry 47. Which claim about the week is supported by these figures?

    • AHistory sales were more than twice poetry sales.History sales were more than twice poetry sales.
    • BFiction accounted for more than half of all sales.Fiction accounted for more than half of all sales.
    • CEvery category sold more than 50 copies.Every category sold more than 50 copies.
    • DChildren's sales exceeded history and poetry sales combined.Children's sales exceeded history and poetry sales combined.
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    Answer: History sales were more than twice poetry sales.History sales were more than twice poetry sales.

    Twice 47 is 94, and history sold 95, so the claim holds by a single copy. The four categories total 470, so fiction's 186 is under half; poetry sold 47; and history and poetry together come to 142, exactly matching children's rather than falling below it.Twice 47 is 94, and history sold 95, so the claim holds by a single copy. The four categories total 470, so fiction's 186 is under half; poetry sold 47; and history and poetry together come to 142, exactly matching children's rather than falling below it.

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    A community garden recorded harvests in kilograms over four months: 62, 118, 145, 89.Which claim about the harvests is supported by these figures?A community garden recorded harvests in kilograms over four months: 62, 118, 145, 89. Which claim about the harvests is supported by these figures?

    • AThe best month yielded more than twice the worst.The best month yielded more than twice the worst.
    • BEvery month yielded more than 80 kg.Every month yielded more than 80 kg.
    • CThe harvest rose every month.The harvest rose every month.
    • DThe four months yielded 400 kg in total.The four months yielded 400 kg in total.
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    Answer: The best month yielded more than twice the worst.The best month yielded more than twice the worst.

    Twice 62 is 124, and the best month reached 145. The four months total 414 rather than 400, June's 62 falls below 80, and the last month fell from the one before it.Twice 62 is 124, and the best month reached 145. The four months total 414 rather than 400, June's 62 falls below 80, and the last month fell from the one before it.

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    A cycle-hire scheme recorded journeys in four quarters: 41,000, 68,000, 72,000 and 39,000.Which claim about the year is supported by these figures?A cycle-hire scheme recorded journeys in four quarters: 41,000, 68,000, 72,000 and 39,000. Which claim about the year is supported by these figures?

    • AThe four quarters carried 220,000 journeys in total.The four quarters carried 220,000 journeys in total.
    • BJourneys rose in every quarter.Journeys rose in every quarter.
    • CThe busiest quarter carried more than twice the journeys of the quietest.The busiest quarter carried more than twice the journeys of the quietest.
    • DEvery quarter carried more than 40,000 journeys.Every quarter carried more than 40,000 journeys.
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    Answer: The four quarters carried 220,000 journeys in total.The four quarters carried 220,000 journeys in total.

    41,000 + 68,000 + 72,000 + 39,000 = 220,000. Journeys fell in the fourth quarter, the quietest carried 39,000 and twice that is 78,000 — more than the busiest — and the fourth quarter fell below 40,000.41,000 + 68,000 + 72,000 + 39,000 = 220,000. Journeys fell in the fourth quarter, the quietest carried 39,000 and twice that is 78,000 — more than the busiest — and the fourth quarter fell below 40,000.

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