praxis elementary math 5003 practice test

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Digit 1 in ten thousands 9 in ones? Select ALL.
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  • A. 12,679
  • B. 12,769
  • C. 12,796
  • D. 21,679
  • E. 21,769
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,B: 1 ten thousands, 9 ones. C: 6 ones. D,E,F: 2 ten thousands. Place values must match both conditions.

To identify numbers with 1 in the ten thousands place and 9 in the ones place, we analyze each option. - **A (12,679)**: The digit 1 is in the ten thousands place, and 9 is in the ones place, meeting both criteria. - **B (12,769)**: Here, 1 is again in the ten thousands place, and 9 is in the ones place, satisfying the conditions. - **C (12,796)**: The digit in the ones place is 6, not 9, which disqualifies it. - **D (21,679)**: The digit in the ten thousands place is 2, failing to meet the first condition. - **E (21,769)**: Similarly, 2 is in the ten thousands place, not 1. - **F (21,796)**: Again, 2 is in the ten thousands place, disqualifying this option. Only options A and B fulfill both requirements, confirming their validity.

Other Related Questions

Which student wrote the estimate closest to 1,592 + 8?
  • A. Isabella
  • B. Jayden
  • C. Michael
  • D. Sarah
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

Isabella's estimate of 1,592 + 8 is 1,600, which is closest to the actual sum. This estimation rounds 1,592 to 1,590 and adds 10 for simplicity, yielding 1,600. Jayden likely underestimated or rounded incorrectly, resulting in a less accurate estimate. Michael may have rounded too far or added an incorrect value, leading to a larger discrepancy. Sarah's estimate might not have accounted properly for the addition, causing it to stray further from the actual result. Thus, Isabella’s approach demonstrates the most accurate estimation strategy.
178-degree angle?
  • A. Acute
  • B. Obtuse
  • C. Right
  • D. Straight
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

An angle measuring 178 degrees is classified as obtuse, as it is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. Option A, acute, refers to angles less than 90 degrees, which does not apply here. Option C, right, denotes a 90-degree angle, clearly not fitting for 178 degrees. Option D, straight, describes a 180-degree angle, which is also not applicable since 178 degrees is slightly less than that. Thus, the only suitable classification for a 178-degree angle is obtuse.
Cover floor? Select ALL.
  • A. 15s4r
  • B. 8s10r
  • C. 5s12r
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,C

To determine which options cover the floor effectively, we analyze the dimensions given. Option A (15s4r) indicates a larger area, suggesting it can cover more floor space due to its higher values. This makes it suitable for extensive coverage. Option B (8s10r) has moderate dimensions but does not provide sufficient area to cover larger floors, making it less effective compared to A and C. Option C (5s12r) also presents a viable coverage area, complementing A's larger dimensions. Thus, A and C collectively ensure adequate floor coverage, while B falls short.
36 pencils in equal groups? Select THREE.
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
  • E. 8
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,B,D

To determine how many equal groups can be formed from 36 pencils, we need to identify the factors of 36. Option A (3) is valid because 36 ÷ 3 = 12, resulting in 12 pencils per group. Option B (4) is also correct since 36 ÷ 4 = 9, yielding 9 pencils per group. Option D (6) works as well, as 36 ÷ 6 = 6, giving 6 pencils per group. Options C (5) and E (8) are incorrect because 36 is not divisible by 5 (36 ÷ 5 = 7.2, which is not a whole number) and 8 (36 ÷ 8 = 4.5, also not a whole number). Thus, only 3, 4, and 6 are valid factors of 36.