SSAT Elementary Level Math : Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #2421 : Operations

Jessica has  squares and Megan has  squares. How many squares do they have altogether?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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If we count all the squares together we have  squares. 

Example Question #8 : Add And Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominators: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.A.1

Solve: 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

Example Question #1577 : How To Add

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

 because  can go into  one time with  left over. 

Example Question #2422 : Operations

Tammy has  squares and Tom has  squares. How many squares do they have altogether?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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If we count all the squares together we have  squares. 

Example Question #2641 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

What is the missing number? , , , __________,  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In this series we are counting by . When counting by ,  is between  and .

Example Question #2423 : Operations

Which is an example of commutative property? 

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The commutative property says that you can add the numbers in any order and still get the same answer.  and  both equal

Example Question #2642 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

Joe spent  cleaning his room,  cleaning his bathroom, and  helping his mom clean the kitchen. How much time did Joe spend cleaning? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is an addition problem because we want to know how much total time Joe spent cleaning all together. We can add the numbers in any order, 

Example Question #1581 : How To Add

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

 because  can go into  one time with  left over. 

Example Question #1582 : How To Add

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we first have to find common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can add the fractions. Remember, when we add and subtract fractions, we only add or subtract the numerator. 

Example Question #1582 : How To Add

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When adding any number by  the only number that will change in your answer is the tens place. 

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