PARCC Fractions and Square Root 3

Question 1

What is 3/4 − 1/4?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

Subtracting numerators gives 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

Question 2

What is the simplified form of √36?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Since 6 × 6 = 36, √36 equals 6.

Question 3

Which fraction is greater: 2/3 or 3/5?

Accepted Answer

2/3

Answer

Converting to tenths, 2/3 ≈ 0.667 and 3/5 = 0.6, so 2/3 is greater.

Question 4

What is 1/3 + 1/6?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

Rewriting 1/3 as 2/6 and adding 1/6 gives 3/6 = 1/2.

Question 5

What is √100?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

Since 10 × 10 = 100, the square root of 100 is 10.

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