ParaPro Number Sense and Basic Operations 2

Question 1

A paraprofessional is helping a student understand place value. In the number 4,637, what is the value of the digit 6?

Accepted Answer

600

Answer

In 4,637, the digit 6 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 6 × 100 = 600.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12… and of 6 are 6, 12…; the smallest common multiple is 12.

Question 3

A student divides 135 ÷ 5. What is the correct quotient?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

135 ÷ 5 = 27 because 5 × 27 = 135.

Question 4

Which of the following is a prime number?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

17 is a prime number because it has exactly two factors: 1 and 17.

Question 5

A student needs to subtract 4.7 from 10. What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

5.3

Answer

10 − 4.7 = 5.3; aligning decimals and subtracting gives 9.10 − 4.70 = 5.30.

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