SSAT Upper Level Math : Number Concepts and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #411 : Number Concepts And Operations

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #46 : Extend Understanding Of Fraction Equivalence And Ordering

Select the symbol to correctly fill in the blank below. 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To compare fractions, we need to first make common denominators. 

Now that we have common denominators, we can compare numerators. The fraction with the bigger numerator has the greater value. 

Example Question #352 : Rational Numbers

Divide  by . Which of the following comes closest to the quotient?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First convert each mixed fraction into an improper fraction. To do this, multiply the whole number by the denominator and then add it to the numerator. Then place this number of the original denominator.

Recall that dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Divide:

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making 25 the closest choice.

Example Question #1 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

1 4 and 2 4 

Example Question #1 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

               

 1 4 and 3 4

Example Question #3 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

2 4 and 3 4

Example Question #2 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is equal to                

                

2 4 and 2 4

Example Question #3 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is equal to       

                

3 4 and 3 4

Example Question #44 : How To Order Fractions From Least To Greatest Or From Greatest To Least

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

2 3 and 1 3

Example Question #4 : Compare Fractions With The Same Numerator: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Nf.A.3d

Fill in the blank with the correct symbol. 

 __________ 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The fraction models below show  and 

 is greater than  because more of the model is filled in.               

                

2 6 and 1 6

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