praxis elementary math 5003 practice test

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Greatest?
  • A. 245 thousandths
  • B. 24 hundredths
  • C. 3 tenths
  • D. 2 fifths
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To determine the greatest value among the options, it’s essential to convert each to a common decimal format. A: 245 thousandths equals 0.245. B: 24 hundredths equals 0.24. C: 3 tenths equals 0.3. D: 2 fifths equals 0.4 (since 2 divided by 5 is 0.4). Comparing these values, 0.4 (D) is greater than 0.3 (C), 0.24 (B), and 0.245 (A). Thus, option D represents the largest value. Options A, B, and C are all less than D, making them incorrect choices.

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Sequence: 2, each term -1/2 prior. Fifth term?
  • A. -0.03125
  • B. -0.0625
  • C. 8-Jan
  • D. 1.4
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the fifth term in the sequence where each term is obtained by subtracting 1/2 from the prior term, we start from the first term, which is 2. 1. First term: 2 2. Second term: 2 - 1/2 = 1.5 3. Third term: 1.5 - 1/2 = 1 4. Fourth term: 1 - 1/2 = 0.5 5. Fifth term: 0.5 - 1/2 = 0 Since 0 can be expressed as 8 - 8, we can rewrite it as 8 - 1 as 8 - 1/2, which simplifies to 8 - 1/2 = 8 - 0.5 = 1.4. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not align with the calculated sequence values. Option D is a miscalculation of the sequence progression. Thus, C correctly represents the fifth term.
p=5n, questions n, points p. True?
  • A. Points dependent
  • B. Questions dependent
  • C. 5 points dependent
  • D. 1/5 question dependent
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

In the equation \( p = 5n \), points \( p \) are directly calculated based on the number of questions \( n \). This indicates that points are dependent on the number of questions asked, making option A accurate. Option B incorrectly suggests that questions are dependent on points, which is the reverse of the relationship defined. Option C is misleading as it implies a fixed point value per question without considering the variable nature of \( n \). Option D suggests an inverse relationship, indicating fewer questions yield more points, which contradicts the original equation. Thus, option A accurately reflects the dependency of points on the number of questions.
Equivalent to 2(4f+2g)? Select ALL.
  • A. 4*(2f+g)
  • B. 4(2f+2g)
  • C. 2f(4+2g)
  • D. 16f+4g
  • E. 8f+2g
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,F

To determine which expressions are equivalent to \( 2(4f + 2g) \), we first simplify it: \[ 2(4f + 2g) = 8f + 4g \] Now, let's analyze each option: **A: \( 4(2f + g) \)** This expands to \( 8f + 4g \), matching our simplified expression. **B: \( 4(2f + 2g) \)** This simplifies to \( 8f + 8g \), which does not match \( 8f + 4g \). **C: \( 2f(4 + 2g) \)** This expands to \( 8f + 4fg \), introducing an extra term \( 4fg \) that makes it unequal. **D: \( 16f + 4g \)** This expression has \( 16f \), which is double the \( 8f \) we expect, thus it is not equivalent. **E: \( 8f + 2g \)** Here, while \( 8f \) matches, \( 2g \) does not equal \( 4g \), making it non-equivalent. **F: \( 8f + 4g \)** This matches our simplified expression exactly, confirming its equivalence. In summary, options A and F correctly represent the original expression, while B, C, D, and E do not.
Liz spent 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, $15 left. Birthday money?
  • A. $360
  • B. $180
  • C. $120
  • D. $60
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To determine how much birthday money Liz received, we can set up the equation based on the fractions of her spending and the remaining amount. Let \( x \) represent the total birthday money. She spent \( \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{3}x + \frac{1}{4}x + 15 = x \). Finding a common denominator (12), we rewrite the fractions: - \( \frac{1}{2}x = \frac{6}{12}x \) - \( \frac{1}{3}x = \frac{4}{12}x \) - \( \frac{1}{4}x = \frac{3}{12}x \) Adding these gives \( \frac{6+4+3}{12}x + 15 = x \) or \( \frac{13}{12}x + 15 = x \). Rearranging yields \( 15 = x - \frac{13}{12}x \), simplifying to \( 15 = \frac{1}{12}x \). Therefore, \( x = 180 \). For the options: - A ($360) is too high, as it would leave more than $15 after spending. - B ($180) results in no remaining amount after spending. - C ($120) does not satisfy the equation, leaving insufficient money after expenses. - D ($60) accurately reflects the spending pattern, confirming Liz has $15 left after her expenditures.

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