SSAT Middle Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #1912 : Ssat Middle Level Quantitative (Math)

Mary is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #1341 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

Mary is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #252 : How To Multiply Fractions

Mary is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #1342 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

Emily is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #492 : Number & Operations With Fractions

Emily is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #493 : Number & Operations With Fractions

Emily is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #31 : Solve Real World Problems Involving Multiplication Of Fractions And Mixed Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.6

Claire is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #31 : Solve Real World Problems Involving Multiplication Of Fractions And Mixed Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.6

Claire is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #772 : Fractions

Claire is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #491 : Number & Operations With Fractions

Molly is trying out for the track team this year. On Monday she ran  laps. On Tuesday she runs  times as many laps as she did on Monday. How many laps does she run on Tuesday? 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, you need to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. To do this, you multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That number becomes the numerator of your improper fraction. The denominator stays the same. 

Then put your whole number over  to make it a fraction, and multiply like normal. 

Finally, reduce to find your final answer. 

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