STAAR Grade 5: Math

Question 1

What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 3,752?

Accepted Answer

700

Answer

The digit 7 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 700.

Question 2

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

60 sq cm

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 square centimeters.

Question 3

Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?

Accepted Answer

9/12

Answer

Multiplying both numerator and denominator of 3/4 by 3 gives 9/12, which is equivalent.

Question 4

What is 4.25 + 2.6?

Accepted Answer

6.85

Answer

Aligning decimal points: 4.25 + 2.60 = 6.85.

Question 5

A bag contains 24 marbles. If 1/3 of them are red, how many marbles are red?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

1/3 of 24 = 24 ÷ 3 = 8 red marbles.

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