Common Core: 6th Grade Math : Grade 6

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 6th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #535 : The Number System

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #536 : The Number System

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #537 : The Number System

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #538 : The Number System

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #31 : Distributive Property

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #531 : The Number System

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #31 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Sharon purchased  pieces of candy and wants to make Halloween treat bags for the children in her neighborhood. How many different ways can Sharon make treat bags with an even number of pieces of candy in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Sharon’s candy.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Sharon can make  different treat bag combinations with an even amount of candy in each bag.

Example Question #83 : Distributive Property

Jack purchased  tomato seeds and wants to make bags to sell at the local farmers’ market. How many different ways can Jack make seed bags with an equal number of seeds in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Jack’s seeds.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

Jack can make  different seed bag combinations with an equal number of seeds in each bag.

Example Question #41 : How To Find The Distributive Property

Jack purchased  tomato seeds and wants to make bags to sell at the local farmers’ market. How many different ways can Jack make seed bags with an even number of seeds in each bag?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We will solve this problem by finding factor pairs. Factor pairs are composed of two numbers that are multiplied together to equal a product. List all the factor pairs of Jack’s seeds.

Do not forget to list their reciprocals.

and add to the list:

Jack can make  different seed bag combinations with an even number of seeds in each bag.

Example Question #11 : Data Analysis And Probability

In a group of 4 books, the average number of pages is is 10.  Juan adds a book with 20 pages to the group.  What is the new average number of pages?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the average of 4 books was 10, then the total number of pages was . Adding in the 20 new pages, but now dividing by 5 you get .

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