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The scatter plot below shows the relationship between the student’s exam scores and the students’ heights. Which of the following types of correlation is shown on the scatter plot?

A. Positive

B. Positive and negative

C. Negative

D. No correlation

Answer Explanation:

correlations fall into positive, negative, and no correlation.  A positive correlation shows that an increase in one variable increase results in an increase on the other variable increases as shown.

A negative correlation scatter plot shows that an increase in one variable results in a decrease on the other one.

The no-correlation scatter plot demonstrates that there is no response between variables. A change in one variable has no effect on the other variable.

 

Looking at the provided scatter plot, the heights of the students does not have any relationship on the students’ scores. Thus, the type of correlation is no correlation.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: When the weights of the newborn babies are graphed, the distribution of weights is symmetric with the majority of weights centered around a single peak. Which of the following describes the shape of this distribution?

    A. Uniform

    B. Bimodal

    C. Bell-shaped

    D. Skewed right

    Answer Explanation

    The distribution of the weights of the newborn babies is symmetric meaning the mean, mode, and median are all equal. Thus, the bell-shape curve describes this kind of distribution of weights

  • Q #2: A circle has an area of 121π in2. Which of the following is the circumference of the circle in terms of pi (π)?

    A. 11 π in

    B. 22 π in

    C. 44 π in

    D. 5.5 π in

    Answer Explanation

    To solve this problem, first find the radius of the circle.

  • Q #3: A large pizza has a diameter of 9 inches. Which of the following is the area of the pizza in terms of pi ()?

    A. 11.25 πin2

    B. 29.57 πin2

    C. 18.35 πin2

    D. 20.25 πin2

    Answer Explanation

    We need to find the radius in order to find the area of the pizza.

    Radius of pizza

    The area of the pizza

            

    But r=4.5

     

    Thus, the area of the pizza is 20.25  in2.

    NOTE:  is used as is since values of pi may vary e.g. 3.14, 3.142, 22/7. Hence we use pi symbol to generalize.

  • Q #4: How many feet are in 9 yards?

    A. 45 ft

    B. 18 ft

    C. 36 ft

    D. 27 ft

    Answer Explanation

    The interconversion of yards to feet utilizes the relationship 1 yard =3 feet. Then, 9 yards to ft becomes

                                            t

    There, 9 yards is equal to 27 ft.

  • Q #5: Jacob has $100. She spends 87% of the money. She then invests the remaining amount and earns a profit of 75%. How much money does she now have?  

    A. $13.00

    B. $87.00

    C. $22.75

    D. $9.75

    Answer Explanation

    We are needed to find the amount Jacob will be left with after spending and reinvesting the rest using the given information.

    Amount Jacob spends=87% of $100=87/100*100=$87

    Amount left to invest=$(100-87)=$13

    Jacob is left with $13, which she invests and earns a profit of 75%.

    Profit earned on invested amount=75% of $13=75/100*13=$9.75

    So, Jacob will have $13+$9.75=$22.75

  • Q #6: A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40. They wish to leave a 10% tip. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?

    A. $4.00

    B. $6.00

    C. $2.50

    D. $3.00

    Answer Explanation

    When solving percent problems, the following words and their meaning becomes handy.

    • Is means equals
    • Of means multiply
    • What means unknown (variable)

    If we let x represent the amount of tip the couple want to leave behind, then

     

     

    So, the couple will leave a tip of $2.84, which is about $3.00

     

  • Q #7: A sweater that normally sells for $78 is marked 15% off. Which of the following estimates the sale price of the sweater?

    A. $12

    B. $66

    C. $22

    D. $69

    Answer Explanation

     we are to find the selling price of the sweater from the marked price and the discount. The marked price is given as

    Discount=mark off rate*original price

    Discount=15%*$78

    Convert 15% into a fraction, which become 15/100=0.15. Then

    Discount=0.15*$78=$11.70

    The selling price of the sweater will be the original price less the discount or mark off value. Then,

    Thus, the approximate selling price of the sweater is $66.

  • Q #8: If x represents the width of a rectangle and length is six less than two times the width, which of the following expressions represents the length of the rectangle in terms of x?

    A. 2x-6

    B. 6-2x

    C. 6x-2

    D. 3x-4

    Answer Explanation

    To form an equation from the word problem, first break the given statement into smaller statements.

    First, we are given the width of the rectangle as x. We are told, the length is two times width. Mathematically, this means

    Length=2*width=2*x=2x

    Now, the length is 6 less than 2 times width of the rectangle. Thus, the length of rectangle in terms of width becomes:

    Length =2x-6

    Thus, the length of the rectangle is 2x-6.

  • Q #9: Which of the following values is the greatest?

    A. 11/2

    B. 5.4

    C. 13/3

    D. 6.25

    Answer Explanation

    Before we compare the values of the options, we convert the decimals to fractions.

    5.4 becomes 54/10

    6.25 becomes 625/100

    Thus, the set of fractions is 11/2, 54/10, 13/3, 625/100. The least common denominator for 2, 10, 3, and 100 is 300, which we use to compare each options given.

    11/2*300=1650

    54/10*300=1620

    13/3*300=1300

    625/100*300=1875

    From the above, 1875 is the greatest value which corresponds to 6.25. Therefore, 6.25 is the greatest value of all the choices given.

  • Q #10: Which of the following statements is true about the graph?  

    A. The Chargers points per game decreased between seasons seven times between 1996 and 2015

    B. The Chargers scored their lowest number of points per game in 2003-04 season

    C. The Chargers scored their greatest number of points per game in the 2006-07 season

    D. The Chargers points remained unchanged in the seasons 2012-13 and 2013-14.

    Answer Explanation

    Looking at the give curve, we analyze each statement as:

    • For statement 1: the points per game decreased five times between 1996 and 2015. So, the statement is false.
    • For statement 2: the lowest points scored per game was in 1998-99 season and not in 2003-04 season. So, the statement is false.
    • For statement 3: 2008-09 was the season the chargers scored the greatest number of points per game. So, this statement is false.
    • For statement 4: the two season which no change in the points were 2012-13 and 2013-14. So this is true according to given curve.