PSLE Mathematics Concepts 1

Question 1

What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 47,385?

Accepted Answer

7,000

Answer

In 47,385, the digit 7 is in the thousands place, so its value is 7,000.

Question 2

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 3/4?

Accepted Answer

9/12

Answer

3/4 × 3/3 = 9/12. Both fractions represent the same value.

Question 3

What is the value of 5² + 3²?

Accepted Answer

34

Answer

5² = 25 and 3² = 9. 25 + 9 = 34.

Question 4

Round 4,567 to the nearest hundred.

Accepted Answer

4,600

Answer

The tens digit is 6 (≥ 5), so round up. 4,567 rounds to 4,600.

Question 5

What is the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24... Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24... The LCM is 24.

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