NAEP Mathematics Grade 2

Question 1

A rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. What is the area of the garden?

Accepted Answer

96 square feet

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 8 = 96 square feet.

Question 2

Which fraction is equivalent to 0.75?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4 when simplified by dividing numerator and denominator by 25.

Question 3

A store sells apples for $0.40 each. How much would 15 apples cost?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

Answer

15 × $0.40 = $6.00.

Question 4

What is the value of the expression 5² + 3²?

Accepted Answer

34

Answer

5² = 25 and 3² = 9, so 25 + 9 = 34.

Question 5

On a number line, which point is between −3 and −1?

Accepted Answer

−2

Answer

−2 is located between −3 and −1 on the number line.

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