ALEKS Arithmetic and Number Sense

Question 1

What is the value of 3/4 + 5/8?

Accepted Answer

11/8

Answer

Convert 3/4 to 6/8, then add 6/8 + 5/8 = 11/8.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.35?

Accepted Answer

7/20

Answer

0.35 = 35/100, which simplifies to 7/20 by dividing numerator and denominator by 5.

Question 3

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 9?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

The LCM of 6 and 9 is 18 because it is the smallest number divisible by both 6 and 9.

Question 4

A store sells apples for $1.25 each. How much do 8 apples cost?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

Answer

Multiply 8 × $1.25 = $10.00.

Question 5

What is the absolute value of -17?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

The absolute value of any number is its distance from zero, so |-17| = 17.

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