SSAT Middle Level Math : SSAT Middle Level Quantitative (Math)

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #312 : Build Fractions From Unit Fractions

Select the fraction model that shows the sum of 

 

Possible Answers:

3 8

5 8

4 8

2 6

2 8

Correct answer:

2 8

Explanation:

The fraction model is broken up into eight pieces and two of the pieces are shaded in. The numerator of the fraction tells us how many pieces should be shaded in, and the denominator tells us how many pieces the whole should be split up into. 

Example Question #2 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Stuart's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #1 : Adding Fractions In Word Problems

In Andy's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #31 : Numbers And Operations

In Sara's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #3 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Susan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #5 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Dan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #4 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Susan's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #5 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Mark's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #6 : Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Nf.B.3d

In Tim's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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Example Question #21 : How To Add Fractions

In Laura's pantry,  of the items are chips and  of the items are cereal. What fraction of the items are chips or cereal?  

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we are putting the chips and the cereal together, so we add the fractions. 

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