PARCC Grade 6 Math 2

Question 1

What is the value of the ratio 12:18 in simplest form?

Accepted Answer

2:3

Answer

Dividing both terms by the GCF 6 gives 2:3.

Question 2

A recipe uses 2 cups of flour for every 3 eggs. How many cups of flour are needed for 12 eggs?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

12 eggs is 4 times 3, so 2 × 4 = 8 cups of flour.

Question 3

What is 25% of 80?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

25% equals one quarter, and 80 ÷ 4 = 20.

Question 4

A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is its unit rate in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

50 mph

Answer

150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

Question 5

Which decimal is equivalent to the fraction 3/5?

Accepted Answer

0.6

Answer

3 ÷ 5 = 0.6.

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