FREE ParaPro Math Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is 2³ × 2² equal to?

Accepted Answer

2^5 = 32

Answer

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 2³ × 2² = 2^(3+2) = 2⁵ = 32.

Question 2

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with length 5 cm, width 3 cm, and height 4 cm?

Accepted Answer

60 cubic cm

Answer

Volume = length × width × height = 5 × 3 × 4 = 60 cubic centimeters.

Question 3

Solve for x: 3(x - 4) = 21

Accepted Answer

x = 11

Answer

Distribute: 3x - 12 = 21. Add 12 to both sides: 3x = 33. Divide by 3: x = 11.

Question 4

A store sells apples at $1.20 per pound. If a customer buys 3.5 pounds, how much does she pay?

Accepted Answer

$4.20

Answer

$1.20 × 3.5 = $4.20.

Question 5

Which inequality is shown by the statement: 'A paraprofessional can work at most 40 hours per week'?

Accepted Answer

h ≤ 40

Answer

'At most 40' means the number of hours can be 40 or fewer: h ≤ 40.

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