NM-MSSA Mathematics 2

Question 1

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

38 cm

Answer

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(12 + 7) = 2(19) = 38 cm.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 3/4?

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

3 ÷ 4 = 0.75, so 3/4 is equivalent to 0.75.

Question 3

A store sells apples for $0.50 each. If Maria buys 14 apples, how much does she spend?

Accepted Answer

$7.00

Answer

14 × $0.50 = $7.00.

Question 4

What is the value of 5² + 3²?

Accepted Answer

34

Answer

5² = 25 and 3² = 9, so 25 + 9 = 34.

Question 5

On a number line, which point is closest to zero?

Accepted Answer

-2

Answer

The absolute value of -2 is 2, which is the smallest distance from zero among the choices.

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