WIAT Mathematical Problem Solving & Computation 2

Question 1

A store sells 3 notebooks for $4.50. How much would 9 notebooks cost?

Accepted Answer

$13.50

Answer

Each notebook costs $1.50, so 9 × $1.50 = $13.50.

Question 2

What is the value of 7² − 3²?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

7² = 49 and 3² = 9, so 49 − 9 = 40.

Question 3

A recipe requires 2½ cups of flour. If you want to make 3 batches, how many cups of flour do you need?

Accepted Answer

7½ cups

Answer

2½ × 3 = 5/2 × 3 = 15/2 = 7½ cups.

Question 4

Which number is a prime number?

Accepted Answer

59

Answer

59 has no factors other than 1 and itself, making it prime.

Question 5

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same speed, how far will it travel in 6 hours?

Accepted Answer

360 miles

Answer

The speed is 60 mph, so in 6 hours the car travels 60 × 6 = 360 miles.

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