NAPLAN Numeracy Number and Algebra

Question 1

A NAPLAN numeracy question asks: What is 3/4 of 60?

Accepted Answer

45

Answer

Divide 60 by 4 to get 15, then multiply by 3 to get 45. Working with fractions of a quantity is a common Year 5/7 NAPLAN skill.

Question 2

What is the next number in the pattern: 4, 9, 14, 19, ___ ?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

The pattern increases by 5 each time, so 19 + 5 = 24. Recognising number patterns is part of the Algebra strand.

Question 3

Solve: 7 x 8 =

Accepted Answer

56

Answer

7 multiplied by 8 equals 56. Quick recall of times tables helps with NAPLAN numeracy.

Question 4

If x + 12 = 20, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Subtract 12 from both sides: 20 − 12 = 8, so x = 8. Solving simple equations appears in Year 7/9 NAPLAN.

Question 5

What is 25% of $80?

Accepted Answer

$20

Answer

25% is one quarter, so $80 ÷ 4 = $20. Percentages of amounts are a key NAPLAN number skill.

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