CAASPP Number Sense 2

Question 1

Which of the following is equivalent to 3/8?

Accepted Answer

0.375

Answer

3 ÷ 8 = 0.375, so 3/8 as a decimal is 0.375.

Question 2

A number line goes from −10 to 10. Which point is closest to −3.7?

Accepted Answer

−4

Answer

−3.7 is between −4 and −3, and it is closer to −4 (distance 0.3 vs. 0.7).

Question 3

What is the absolute value of −15?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

Absolute value is the distance from zero, so |−15| = 15.

Question 4

Which list shows the fractions in order from least to greatest? (1/2, 2/3, 3/8)

Accepted Answer

3/8, 1/2, 2/3

Answer

Converting to decimals: 3/8=0.375, 1/2=0.5, 2/3≈0.667, confirming 3/8 < 1/2 < 2/3.

Question 5

What is 25% of 160?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

25% = 1/4, and 160 ÷ 4 = 40.

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