SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to find the missing part of a list
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Example Question #51 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bug?
Ruler
Meter stick
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a bug because a bug is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
Example Question #52 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a kite?
Ruler
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Scale
Yardstick
You would want to use a yardstick to measure a kite because a kite is most likely bigger than 12 inches, which is the length of a ruler. However, a kite is normally not bigger than 36 inches, or three feet. Measuring tape is usually used to measure much larger objects.
Example Question #6 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Measuring tape
A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #3 : Select The Correct Tool To Measure Objects: Ccss.Math.Content.2.Md.A.1
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an oven?
Yardstick or meter stick
Meter Stick
Ruler
Yardstick
Yardstick or meter stick
An oven is most likely larger ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 12 inches. A yardstick can measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick.
Example Question #53 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a deck?
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
A deck is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 12 inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure up to 25 feet.
Example Question #35 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a mailbox?
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Most mailboxes will be talker than 
Example Question #54 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
What is the missing number in the sequence?
To find the missing number in the sequence, we need to find the pattern. In this problem, the pattern is adding by fives. So, to find the missing number, we need to add five more to the number before the blank space in the given sequence.
Example Question #55 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
What is the missing number in the sequence?
To find the missing number in the sequence, we need to find the pattern. In this problem, the pattern is multiplying by threes.So, to find the missing number, we need to multiply the number before the blank space by three.
Example Question #56 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
Find the missing parts of this set:
___, ___,
First, you must notice that the set is counting down/backwards. When you look at how all the numbers are related, you will notice that these numbers decrease by 
The complete sequence is:
Example Question #57 : How To Find The Missing Part Of A List
What is the missing number in the sequence?
To find the next number in the sequence, we need to find the pattern. In this problem, the pattern is multiplying by twos! So, to find the next number, we need to multiply the number before the blank space by two.
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