PARCC Fractions and Square Root 2

Question 1

What is the value of √144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

Since 12 × 12 = 144, the square root of 144 is 12.

Question 2

Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?

Accepted Answer

6/8

Answer

Multiplying both numerator and denominator of 3/4 by 2 gives 6/8.

Question 3

What is 2/5 + 1/5?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Answer

With like denominators, add the numerators: 2 + 1 = 3, giving 3/5.

Question 4

Between which two whole numbers does √50 fall?

Accepted Answer

7 and 8

Answer

Since 7² = 49 and 8² = 64, √50 lies between 7 and 8.

Question 5

What is 1/2 of 3/5?

Accepted Answer

3/10

Answer

Multiply 1/2 × 3/5 = 3/10.

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