SSAT Elementary Level Math : Data Analysis

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Sets

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The purse is  inches, the suitcase is  inches, and the backpack is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Suitcase, backpack, purse

Suitcase, purse, backpack

Purse, backpack, suitcase

Backpack,purse, suitcase

Purse, suitcase, backpack

Correct answer:

Purse, backpack, suitcase

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the purse is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the backpack is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the suitcase is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Measurement & Data

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The rug is  inches, the towel is  inches, and the pillow is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Towel, pillow, rug

Towel, rug, pillow

Pillow, rug, towel

Pillow, towel, rug

Rug, pillow, towel 

Correct answer:

Pillow, towel, rug

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the pillow is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the towel is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the rug is the largest object. 

Example Question #1 : Measure Lengths Indirectly And By Iterating Length Units

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The dog is  inches, the cat is  inches, and the snake is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Dog, snake, cat

Cat, dog, snake

Snake, cat, dog

Dog, cat, snake

Cat, snake, dog

Correct answer:

Dog, snake, cat

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the dog comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the snake comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the cat is the smallest object. 

Example Question #92 : Sets

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The coat is  inches in length, the hat is  inches in length, and the mittens are  inches in length.

Possible Answers:

Mittens, coat, hat

Hat, coat, mittens

Coat, hat, mittens

Mittens, hat, coat

Hat, mittens, coat

Correct answer:

Hat, mittens, coat

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the hat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mittens are the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the coat is the largest object. 

Example Question #93 : Sets

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The table is  inches, the couch is  feet, and the room is  feet. 

Possible Answers:

Table, couch, room

Couch, room, table 

Room, couch, table

Room, table, couch

Table, room, couch

Correct answer:

Table, couch, room

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the table is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the couch is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the room is the largest object. 

Example Question #94 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The candle is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the painting is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Frame, painting, candle 

 Painting, candle, frame

Candle, painting, frame

Candle, frame, painting

Painting, frame, candle

Correct answer:

Painting, frame, candle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the painting comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the candle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #95 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The truck is  inches, the motorcycle is  inches, and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Truck, motorcycle, car

Motorcycle, truck, car

Truck, car, motorcycle

Car, motorcycle, truck

Car, truck, motorcycle

Correct answer:

Truck, car, motorcycle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the motorcycle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #96 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The bear is  inches, the truck is  inches and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Truck, bear, car

Bear, truck, car

Car, truck, bear

Truck, car, bear

Bear, car, truck

Correct answer:

Truck, car, bear

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the bear is the smallest object. 

Example Question #97 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The picture is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the wall is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Picture, wall, frame

Picture, frame, wall

Frame, wall, picture

Wall, picture, frame

Wall, frame, picture

Correct answer:

Wall, frame, picture

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the wall comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the picture is the smallest object. 

Example Question #1193 : Common Core Math: Grade 1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The flag is  inches, the pole is  inches, and the porch is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Porch, flag, pole

Pole, porch, flag

Porch, pole, flag

Pole, flag, porch

Flag, pole, porhc

Correct answer:

Pole, porch, flag

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the pole comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the porch comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the flag is the smallest object. 

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