Measurement and Percent Problems Quiz

Convert 500 milliliters to liters.

• 0.5 liters

• 5 liters

• 50 liters

• 500 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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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how many tablespoons is that? (1 cup = 16 tablespoons)

• 16 tablespoons

• 32 tablespoons

• 24 tablespoons

• 8 tablespoons

Answer explanation

To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply by 16. For 2 cups: 2 x 16 = 32 tablespoons. Therefore, the correct answer is 32 tablespoons.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

What is 25% of 200?

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 100

Answer explanation

To find 25% of 200, multiply 200 by 0.25. This gives 200 * 0.25 = 50. Therefore, the correct answer is 50.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

A store is having a 20% off sale. If a shirt originally costs $30, how much will it cost after the discount?

• $24

• $25

• $26

• $28

Answer explanation

To find the sale price, calculate 20% of $30, which is $6. Subtract this from the original price: $30 - $6 = $24. Therefore, the shirt will cost $24 after the discount.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Answer explanation

To simplify 3(x + 4), distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses: 3 * x + 3 * 4 = 3x + 12. Thus, the correct answer is 3x + 12.

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TEKS.MATH.6.7D

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

Answer explanation

The expression a + b = b + a demonstrates the Commutative Property, which states that the order of addition does not affect the sum. This is distinct from the Associative, Distributive, and Identity Properties.

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TEKS.MATH.6.7D

Convert 3 kilometers to meters.

• 300 meters

• 3000 meters

• 30 meters

• 30000 meters

Answer explanation

To convert kilometers to meters, multiply by 1000. Therefore, 3 kilometers is 3 x 1000 = 3000 meters. The correct answer is 3000 meters.

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TEKS.MATH.6.4H

A jacket is on sale for 30% off. If the original price is $60, what is the sale price?

• $18

• $42

• $45

• $48

Answer explanation

To find the sale price, calculate 30% of $60, which is $18. Subtract this discount from the original price: $60 - $18 = $42. Thus, the sale price is $42.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Answer explanation

To simplify 5(2x - 3), distribute 5 to both terms: 5 * 2x = 10x and 5 * -3 = -15. Thus, the expression simplifies to 10x - 15, which matches the correct answer choice.

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TEKS.MATH.6.7D

If 40% of a number is 80, what is the number?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

Answer explanation

To find the number, set up the equation: 0.4x = 80. Dividing both sides by 0.4 gives x = 80 / 0.4 = 200. Thus, the number is 200.

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TEKS.MATH.6.5B