i-Ready Diagnostic Test Problem-Solving Skills 2

Question 1

A store sells notebooks for $3 each. Maya buys 4 notebooks and pays with a $20 bill. How much change does she receive?

Accepted Answer

$8

Answer

4 × $3 = $12, and $20 − $12 = $8 in change.

Question 2

A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you want to make 3 batches, how much sugar do you need?

Accepted Answer

2 cups

Answer

2/3 × 3 = 6/3 = 2 cups of sugar.

Question 3

On a number line, which point is closest to zero: −7, −2, 5, or −9?

Accepted Answer

−2

Answer

Distance from zero: 7, 5, 2, 9 — so −2 is closest.

Question 4

A class of 30 students took a test. 60% passed. How many students passed?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

60% of 30 = 0.60 × 30 = 18 students passed.

Question 5

If the pattern is 3, 6, 12, 24, ___, what is the next number?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term is multiplied by 2, so 24 × 2 = 48.

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