5th Grade ACAP Practice Flashcard #5

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, 3 ÷ (1/4) = 3 * (4/1) = 12.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the meaning of 'the early bird gets the worm'?

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This proverb means that those who wake up early or take action early have an advantage or are more likely to succeed.

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What is the total number of slices in 6 pies if each pie is cut into 8 slices?

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There are 48 slices in total (6 pies * 8 slices per pie = 48 slices).

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 3/5 of 10, calculate (3*10)/5 = 6.

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What does it mean if something is 'just a hop, skip, and a jump' away?

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This phrase means that something is very close or nearby.

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What is the meaning of 'an army of children'?

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This metaphor means that someone has many children to take care of, not that they are literally in the military.

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What is the process of solving a division problem involving fractions?

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To solve a division problem involving fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.