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Question 1: In the number 853, what does the digit 8 represent?
- 8 ones
- 8 tens
- 8 thousands
- 8 hundreds
Answer: D. 8 hundreds
Explanation: In a three-digit number, the first digit on the left represents the hundreds place. Therefore, 8 in 853 stands for 8 hundreds.
Question 2: Which of these is a way to skip-count by 5s?
- 5, 10, 15, 20
- 5, 15, 25, 35
- 5, 6, 7, 8
- 5, 10, 20, 30
Answer: A. 5, 10, 15, 20
Explanation: Skip-counting by 5s means adding 5 to the previous number each time. The sequence 5, 10, 15, 20 follows this pattern correctly.
Question 3: Which symbol is used to show that 450 is greater than 405?
- >
- +
- <
- =
Answer: A. >
Explanation: The greater-than symbol (>) is used when the number on the left is larger than the number on the right. Since 450 > 405, this is correct.
Question 4: If you have 3 dimes, how many cents do you have?
- 3 cents
- 20 cents
- 30 cents
- 10 cents
Answer: C. 30 cents
Explanation: One dime is equal to 10 cents. To find the total for 3 dimes, you count by 10s three times: 10, 20, 30 cents.
Question 5: What is the expanded form of the number 247?
- 200 + 40 + 7
- 20 + 40 + 7
- 200 + 4 + 7
- 2 + 4 + 7
Answer: A. 200 + 40 + 7
Explanation: Expanded form breaks a number into its place values. 247 is made of 2 hundreds (200), 4 tens (40), and 7 ones (7).
Question 6: If you are counting by 100s, what comes after 500?
- 510
- 501
- 600
- 700
Answer: C. 600
Explanation: When skip-counting by 100s, you increase the hundreds digit by one. Adding 100 to 500 results in 600.
Question 7: Which of these numbers is the smallest?
- 132
- 123
- 321
- 213
Answer: B. 123
Explanation: To compare three-digit numbers, look at the hundreds place first. 123 has the smallest hundreds digit, making it the smallest number.
Question 8: If you start at 88 and count forward by 1s, what is the next number?
- 98
- 89
- 87
- 90
Answer: B. 89
Explanation: Counting forward by 1s means adding one to the current number. The number that comes immediately after 88 is 89.
Question 9: Which set of coins equals 25 cents?
- 1 dime, 2 nickels
- 2 dimes, 1 nickel
- 5 pennies
- 3 dimes
Answer: B. 2 dimes, 1 nickel
Explanation: Two dimes equal 20 cents, and one nickel equals 5 cents. Adding these together (20 + 5) gives you a total of 25 cents.
Question 10: What is the correct way to write the number 612?
- Six one two
- Six hundred and one two
- Six hundred twelve
- Sixty-one two
Answer: C. Six hundred twelve
Explanation: The standard way to write the number 612 in words is 'six hundred twelve', representing the hundreds, tens, and ones places.