SSAT Elementary Level Math : Sets

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #81 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The vase is  inches, the table is  inches, and the flowers are  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Flower, table, vase

Table, flower, vase

Table, vase, flower

Vase, flower, table 

Flower, vase, table

Correct answer:

Table, flower, vase

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 table comes first. The number  is bigger than  so the flower comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the vase is the smallest object. 

Example Question #21 : Measurement & Data

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The sun is  inches, the star is  inches, and the moon is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Star, sun, moon

Sun, star, moon

Sun, moon, star

Moon, star, sun

Moon, sun, star

Correct answer:

Sun, moon, star

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 sun comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the moon comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the star is the smallest object. 

Example Question #4905 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The cloud is  inches, the sun is  inches, and the moon is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Sun, cloud, moon

Sun, moon, cloud

Moon, cloud, sun

Cloud, sun, moon

Moon, sun, cloud

Correct answer:

Moon, sun, cloud

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 moon is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the sun is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the cloud is the largest object. 

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

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

Possible Answers:

Cat, dog, snake

Cat, snake, dog

Dog, cat, snake

Snake, dog, cat

Dog, snake, cat

Correct answer:

Cat, dog, snake

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 cat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the dog is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the snake is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Measure Lengths Indirectly And By Iterating Length Units

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The blanket is  inches, the bed in  inches, and the sheet is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Sheet, bed, blanket

Bed, blanket, sheet

Blanket, bed, sheet 

Blanket, sheet, bed

Bed, sheet, blanket

Correct answer:

Bed, blanket, sheet

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 bed is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the blanket is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the sheet is the largest object. 

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

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The fireplace is  inches, the mantel is  inches, and the couch is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Mantel, couch, fireplace

Couch, mantel, fireplace 

Fireplace, mantel, couch

Couch, fireplace, mantel

Fireplace, couch, mantel

Correct answer:

Fireplace, mantel, couch

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 fireplace is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mantel is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the couch is the largest object. 

Example Question #4911 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The square is  inches, the triangle is  inches, and the rectangle is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Triangle, rectangle, square

Rectangle, square, triangle 

Square, rectangle, triangle

Triangle, square, rectangle

Square, triangle, rectangle

Correct answer:

Square, triangle, rectangle

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 square is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the triangle is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the rectangle is the largest object

Example Question #1 : Measurement & Data

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The heart is  inches, the smiley face is  inches, and the lighting bolt is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Smiley face, heart, lighting bolt

Heart, lighting bolt, smiley face

Lighting bolt, smiley face, heart

Heart, smiley face, lighting bolt

Smiley face, lighting bolt, heart

Correct answer:

Smiley face, heart, lighting bolt

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 smiley face is the smallest object. The number 5 is smaller than , so the heart is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the lighting bolt is the largest object. 

Example Question #82 : Sets

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The ladybug is  inches, the bee is  inches, and the firefly is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Firefly, ladybug, bee

 Ladybug, firefly, bee

Bee, firefly, ladybug

Ladybug, bee, firefly

Firefly, bee, ladybug

Correct answer:

Ladybug, bee, firefly

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 ladybug is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the bee is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the firefly is the largest object. 

Example Question #2 : Measure Lengths Indirectly And By Iterating Length Units

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The bunny is  inches, the kitten is  inches, and the dog is  inches.

Possible Answers:

Bunny, kitten, dog

Kitten, dog, bunny

Bunny, dog, kitten

Dog, kitten bunny

Kitten, bunny, dog

Correct answer:

Kitten, bunny, dog

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 kitten is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the bunny is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the dog is the largest object. 

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