FREE ParaPro Core Plus (Math Version 1) Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the value of √144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

√144 = 12, because 12 × 12 = 144. Square roots ask: what number multiplied by itself equals the given number?

Question 2

A student is asked to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 9 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

28 cm

Answer

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(length + width) = 2(9 + 5) = 2(14) = 28 cm.

Question 3

If a shirt originally costs $45 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$36.00

Answer

20% of $45 = $9 (the discount). Sale price = $45 - $9 = $36.00.

Question 4

A car travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour. How far does it travel in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = rate × time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

Question 5

A bag contains 4 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 5 green marbles. If one marble is drawn at random, what is the probability it is blue?

Accepted Answer

3/12 = 1/4

Answer

Total marbles = 4 + 3 + 5 = 12. Probability of blue = 3/12 = 1/4.

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