Grade 5 Math Skills Quiz

Answer explanation

To add \(\frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{4}\), convert \(\frac{1}{4}\) to eighths: \(\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8}\). Now add: \(\frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}\). Thus, the correct answer is \(\frac{5}{8}\).

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CCSS.5.NF.A.2

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

Answer explanation

To subtract the fractions, first find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6. Rewrite \(\frac{1}{3}\) as \(\frac{2}{6}\). Now, subtract: \(\frac{5}{6} - \frac{2}{6} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}\). The correct answer is \(\frac{1}{3}\).

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

• 54

• 56

• 64

• 72

Answer explanation

To find the product of 7 and 8, multiply them: 7 × 8 = 56. Therefore, the correct answer is 56.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Answer explanation

To solve 144 ÷ 12, divide 144 by 12. The result is 12, which is the correct answer. The other options (10, 11, 13) do not satisfy the division.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

Identify the prime number from the list below.

• 15

• 21

• 29

• 35

Answer explanation

A prime number is only divisible by 1 and itself. Among the choices, 15, 21, and 35 have divisors other than 1 and themselves. However, 29 is only divisible by 1 and 29, making it the prime number in the list.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

Identify the composite number from the list below.

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 9

Answer explanation

A composite number has more than two distinct positive divisors. Among the choices, 9 is composite because it can be divided by 1, 3, and 9. The other numbers (2, 3, 5) are prime, having only two divisors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

Convert 3 feet to inches.

• 24 inches

• 30 inches

• 36 inches

• 42 inches

Answer explanation

To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. Therefore, 3 feet x 12 inches/foot = 36 inches. Thus, the correct answer is 36 inches.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

Convert 500 milliliters to liters.

• 0.2 liters

• 0.5 liters

• 1 liter

• 1.5 liters

Answer explanation

To convert milliliters to liters, divide by 1000. Thus, 500 milliliters ÷ 1000 = 0.5 liters. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.5 liters.

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

Solve the word problem: If you have 3 apples and you buy 4 more, how many apples do you have in total?

• 5 apples

• 6 apples

• 7 apples

• 8 apples

Answer explanation

You start with 3 apples and buy 4 more. To find the total, add 3 + 4, which equals 7. Therefore, you have 7 apples in total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Solve the word problem: You have 12 candies and you give 5 to your friend. How many candies do you have left?

• 5 candies

• 6 candies

• 7 candies

• 8 candies

Answer explanation

You start with 12 candies and give away 5. To find out how many you have left, subtract: 12 - 5 = 7. Therefore, you have 7 candies left.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1