Cambridge Year 5 Mathematics Quiz

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 374,291?

• 7

• 700

• 7,000

• 70,000

Answer explanation

In the number 374,291, the digit 7 is in the ten-thousands place. Therefore, its value is 7 multiplied by 10,000, which equals 70,000. Thus, the correct answer is 70,000.

What is 342,506 written in words?

• Three hundred forty-two thousand, five hundred six

• Three hundred forty-two thousand and fifty-six

• Three hundred forty thousand, five hundred six

• Three hundred forty-two thousand, five hundred and sixty

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Three hundred forty-two thousand, five hundred six' because it accurately represents the number 342,506, breaking it down into thousands, hundreds, and units without any errors.

Which of these numbers is the smallest?

• 347,651

• 347,516

• 347,615

• 347,156

Answer explanation

To find the smallest number, compare the digits from left to right. 347,156 has the smallest thousands digit (1) compared to the others, making it the smallest overall.

What is 374,529 rounded to the nearest 1,000?

• 374,000

• 375,000

• 374,500

• 370,000

Answer explanation

To round 374,529 to the nearest 1,000, look at the hundreds digit (5). Since it is 5 or greater, round up to 375,000.

If the temperature is -3°C and it drops by 5°C, what is the new temperature?

• -8°C

• -2°C

• 2°C

• 8°C

Answer explanation

To find the new temperature, subtract 5°C from -3°C: -3 - 5 = -8°C. Therefore, the new temperature is -8°C.

Complete the sequence: 405, 395, 385, _____, _____, _____

• 375, 365, 355

• 375, 365, 345

• 380, 375, 370

• 380, 370, 360

Answer explanation

The sequence decreases by 10 each time: 405, 395, 385. Continuing this pattern, the next numbers are 375, 365, and 355, making the correct choice 375, 365, 355.

What is 4,700 + 3,500?

• 7,200

• 8,200

• 8,000

• 7,500

Answer explanation

To find the sum of 4,700 and 3,500, simply add the two numbers: 4,700 + 3,500 = 8,200. Therefore, the correct answer is 8,200.

Calculate 35,487 + 28,935.

• 63,422

• 64,322

• 64,422

• 64,522

Answer explanation

To calculate 35,487 + 28,935, align the numbers and add them column by column. The sum is 64,422, which matches the correct answer choice.

A school has 425 students. During the year, 28 students leave and 36 new students join. How many students are at the school now?

• 433

• 417

• 453

• 389

Answer explanation

Start with 425 students. Subtract 28 who left, resulting in 397. Then add 36 new students: 397 + 36 = 433. Therefore, the current number of students is 433.

Jake had £24.75. He spent £13.89 on books and £4.50 on lunch. How much money did he have left?

• £6.36

• £6.26

• £7.36

• £5.36

Answer explanation

Jake started with £24.75. He spent £13.89 on books and £4.50 on lunch, totaling £18.39. Subtracting this from £24.75 leaves him with £6.36, which is the correct answer.