SSAT SSAT Practice Test (Lower Level: Mathematics) 2

Question 1

Which number is the largest? 0.5, 0.05, 0.55, 0.505

Accepted Answer

0.55

Answer

0.55 is the largest because its tenths digit (5) and hundredths digit (5) are greatest.

Question 2

How many sides does a hexagon have?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

A hexagon has 6 sides; 'hex' is a prefix meaning six.

Question 3

If a pencil costs $0.75 and you pay with $2.00, how much change do you get?

Accepted Answer

$1.25

Answer

$2.00 − $0.75 = $1.25 in change.

Question 4

What is 48 ÷ 6?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

48 ÷ 6 = 8, since 6 × 8 = 48.

Question 5

A rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

28 cm

Answer

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(10 + 4) = 2 × 14 = 28 cm.