FSA FSA Number Sense and Operations 3

Question 1

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 18?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6 because 6 is the largest number that divides both evenly.

Question 2

A store sells apples for $0.75 each. How much do 8 apples cost?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

Answer

8 × $0.75 = $6.00; multiply the unit price by the quantity.

Question 3

What is the value of 3²?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

3² means 3 × 3 = 9; the exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly orders these numbers from least to greatest: 0.6, 1/2, 0.55?

Accepted Answer

1/2, 0.55, 0.6

Answer

Converting to decimals: 1/2=0.5, 0.55, 0.6 — ordered least to greatest: 0.5, 0.55, 0.6.

Question 5

If you divide 144 by 12, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

144 ÷ 12 = 12 because 12 × 12 = 144.

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