FAST Mathematics Sample Items

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Who gathers the least rainwater?

Back

Damien gathers the least rainwater.

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How many cups of water does Beatrice drink on Day 4?

Back

Beatrice drinks 11.2 cups of water on Day 4.

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Calculate 8.9 - 4.6

Back

8.9 - 4.6 = 4.3.

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What mistake did Jerry make when subtracting 3.6 from 3.966?

Back

Jerry did not line up the place values.

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What is the correct answer for 3.966 - 3.6?

Back

The correct answer is 0.366.

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What is the definition of regrouping in subtraction?

Back

Regrouping is the process of rearranging numbers to make subtraction easier, especially when borrowing is needed.

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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What does it mean to line up place values?

Back

Lining up place values means arranging numbers so that digits in the same place value (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.) are in the same column.

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What is the difference between a whole number and a decimal?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, while a decimal includes a fractional part.

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What is the process of subtraction?

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Subtraction is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers.