NeSA Mathematics 2

Question 1

What is 25% of 160?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

25% means 25/100 = 0.25, and 0.25 × 160 = 40.

Question 2

Which expression represents 'six less than twice a number n'?

Accepted Answer

2n − 6

Answer

'Twice a number n' is 2n, and 'six less than' means subtract 6, giving 2n − 6.

Question 3

A number line shows points at −3, 0, and 4. Which order lists them from least to greatest?

Accepted Answer

−3, 0, 4

Answer

On a number line, values increase from left to right, so the correct order is −3, 0, 4.

Question 4

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12… and multiples of 6 are 6, 12…, so the LCM is 12.

Question 5

A store sells notebooks for $2.50 each. How much do 8 notebooks cost?

Accepted Answer

$20.00

Answer

Multiply the unit price by the quantity: $2.50 × 8 = $20.00.

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