SSAT Elementary Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Subtracting Multi Digit Decimals

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Explanation:

We first subtract the hundredths place:

Then the tenths place: Since  is less than , we have to borrow from the , the  becomes a  and the  becomes :

Then the ones place:

So the final answer is .

Example Question #142 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

We first subtract the hundredths place:

Then the tenths place: Since  is less than , we have to borrow from the , the  becomes a  and the  becomes :

Then the ones place: , since the  is less than , we have to borrow from the , the  becomes  is the tens place, and the  becomes  in the ones place:

So the final answer is .

Example Question #251 : Numbers And Operations

Devyn is given a $100 bill from his father. He spends some of that money on a $29 video game and a $22 sweater. How much money does Devyn have left now?

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Explanation:

Since Devyn is spending money, we need to subtract his purchases from the original amount of money that he is given by his father!

Example Question #252 : Numbers And Operations

Madonna decided to donate some of her toys to charity. She had 22 toys, and donated 8 of them to charity. After donating, how many toys does Madonna have left?

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Explanation:

Since Madonna is giving away some of her toys, we need to subtract!

Example Question #31 : Operations

Yvette donates  from her weekly paycheck to charity. She earns  per week. How much money is Yvette left with each week after her charitable donation?

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Explanation:

Since Yvette is giving away part of her earnings to charity, she is losing money every week. Thus, we should subtract!

 

Example Question #251 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

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Explanation:

Find the difference between the digits in each place value:

Ones place: 

This is the new digit in the ones place

Tens place: 

This is the new digit in the tens place

Example Question #32 : Operations

Emmanuel has  trading cards. He gives  to his younger brother,  to his best friend, and  to his cousin. How many trading cards does Emmanuel have left?

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Explanation:

Since Emmanuel is giving away some of his cards, we need to subtract!

Example Question #253 : Numbers And Operations

Place the following numbers in ascending order:

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Explanation:

2 is less than 4, 4 is less than 11, and 11 is less than 12.

Note that ascending means increasing, not decreasing!

Example Question #41 : How To Subtract

Max has 3 toy cars.  Luke has 5 toy cars.  How many more toy cars does Luke have than Max? 

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Explanation:

The term "how many more" is asking you to subtract.  Since Luke has more toy cars  than Max, put the greater number first.  Then subtract the lesser number .

Luke has two more cars than Max.

Example Question #254 : Numbers And Operations

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