NAEP Mathematics Grade 5

Question 1

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

Factors of 24: 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24; factors of 36: 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36; GCF = 12.

Question 2

A scale drawing uses a scale of 1 inch = 50 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance?

Accepted Answer

175 miles

Answer

3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.

Question 3

Which inequality represents 'a number n is at most 15'?

Accepted Answer

n ≤ 15

Answer

'At most 15' means n can equal 15 or be less, so n ≤ 15.

Question 4

A shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$30

Answer

Discount = 25% × $40 = $10; sale price = $40 − $10 = $30.

Question 5

What is the value of −3 × (−4) + (−2)?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

−3 × (−4) = 12, then 12 + (−2) = 10.

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