praxis elementary math 5003 practice test

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Rounds to 87.5 in tenths?
  • A. 88
  • B. 87.56
  • C. 87.459
  • D. 87.05
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

When rounding to the nearest tenth, the digit in the hundredths place determines whether to round up or down. For 87.5, the first digit after the decimal is 5, indicating that we round up. Option A (88) rounds to the nearest whole number, not the nearest tenth. Option B (87.56) rounds to 87.6, which is higher than 87.5. Option D (87.05) rounds to 87.1, which is lower. Only option C (87.459) rounds to 87.5 when considering the tenths place, making it the only valid choice for rounding to 87.5 in tenths.

Other Related Questions

Point (-3,-6) quadrant?
  • A. I
  • B. II
  • C. III
  • D. IV
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

The point (-3, -6) is located in the Cartesian coordinate system where the x-coordinate is negative and the y-coordinate is also negative. This combination places the point in Quadrant III, where both x and y values are less than zero. Option A (I) is incorrect as Quadrant I contains positive x and y values. Option B (II) is wrong because Quadrant II has a negative x value and a positive y value. Option D (IV) is not applicable since Quadrant IV features a positive x value and a negative y value. Thus, the only quadrant that matches the coordinates (-3, -6) is Quadrant III.
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.
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.
3 in 321,745 vs 4,631?
  • A. 100
  • B. 1000
  • C. 10000
  • D. 100000
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine which number is larger between 321,745 and 4,631, we focus on the digits. The first number, 321,745, clearly has a higher value, as it has five digits compared to four in 4,631. Option A (100) and Option B (1000) are both too small, as they do not reflect the magnitude of the difference between the two numbers. Option D (100,000) is also incorrect, as it exceeds the value of 321,745. Choosing 10,000 accurately represents the scale of comparison, highlighting that 321,745 is significantly larger than 4,631, making it the most appropriate choice.