SSAT Elementary Level Math : SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #8 : Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators

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 #51 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

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 #612 : Common Core Math: Grade 2

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 #2421 : Operations

Which is an example of commutative property? 

Possible Answers:

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

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 #473 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

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 #2641 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

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 #2642 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

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

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #2643 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

How many triangles do I need to add to the  triangles below so that I have  triangles? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

, so we need to add  more triangles to the  triangles to have 

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Example Question #53 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Which math problem equals ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 and  both equal  so they are equal. 

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