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Practice Questions

1. 491 ÷ 9 =

A. 54 r5
B. 56 r6
C. 57 r5
D. 51 r3

2. 703 ÷ 6 =

A. 116 r5
B. 117 r1
C. 116 r3
D. 118 r4

 

3. Express 71/1000 as a decimal.

A. .71
B. .0071
C. .071
D. 7.1

4. 4.7 + .9 + .01 =

A. 5.5
B. 6.51
C. 5.61
D. 5.7

5. .33 × .59 =

A. .1947
B. 1.947
C. .0197
D. .1817

6. .84 ÷ .7 =

A. .12
B. 12
C. .012
D. 1.2

7. Express the ten thousandths place in 1.7389

A. 1
B. 8
C. 9
D. 3

8. .87 – .48 =

A. .39
B. .49
C. .41
D. .37

9. Round 3.864 to the nearest tenth.

A. 3.9
B. 3.86
C. 4
D. 3.96

10. Which is the equivalent decimal number for forty nine thousandths?

A. .49
B. .0049
C. .049
D. 4.9

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Answer Key

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. C

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Most Common Basic Math Mistakes

  1. Careless Mistakes. Misreading a problem, simple arithmetic mistakes, or other careless errors
  2. Not showing all of the steps.  This makes it difficult for the teacher to understand how you got the answer.
  3. Not checking your work or not reviewing their test before turning it in.  Never leave the test room early!
  4. Not understanding the problem and solving it with an inappropriate method.
  5. Not understanding of basic math concepts and operations, such as fractions, decimals, and basic algebra.
  6. Not paying attention to the units of measure.
  7. Not understanding basic terminology, such as “factor,” “product,” and “quotient.”
  8. Not paying attention to the sign of the answer or confusing the sign.
  9. Not using the correct formula or equation for the problem.

Basic Math Operations

Basic math operations are the fundamental building blocks of arithmetic, involving four key operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Addition combines two or more numbers to get a total sum, while subtraction finds the difference between numbers by taking one away from another. Multiplication is a way to add a number to itself repeatedly, resulting in a product, and division splits a number into equal parts, giving a quotient. These operations are essential for solving everyday math problems and form the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.

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Written by, Brian Stocker MA., Complete Test Preparation Inc.

Date Published: Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Date Modified: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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    23 Comments

  1. Brian
    February 27, 2013
    Reply

    Check your figures – Choice D, 1.2 is correct. You are missing a decimal point. .84 ÷ .7 = 1.2

  2. Spencer
    November 23, 2021
    Reply

    #6 Answer is .12

  3. Brian Stocker
    November 25, 2021
    Reply

    the answer is correct – .84 ÷ .7 = 1.2 choice D. Watch the decimal from the question number – 6. .84 ÷ .7 = 1.2

  4. Anonymous
    August 8, 2024
    Reply

    Yeah, I got that one wrong. I am just a kid. I go to Silver Mesa Elementary, and in around october they have this big test called the SALTA test. I am pretty sure you have heard of it. And I want to try to be selected for the finals and be declared a gifted child, which is why I came over to your website

  5. Sara
    January 14, 2015
    Reply

    Sorry. Got it.

  6. Natalia
    February 7, 2015
    Reply

    Hi, your site is great. I’ve liked you on facebook. How can I please get the other questions?

  7. lukman
    January 31, 2018
    Reply

    what a fantastic site

  8. Harlee
    May 5, 2017
    Reply

    Ok 4) is not c. Its d

  9. Brian
    May 5, 2017
    Reply

    Yes – #4 is C 4.7 + .9 + .01 = 5.61

  10. Brian
    February 15, 2018
    Reply

    lets see – the question is – notice that .9 equals 0.9 and .01 equals 0.01 – that makes it easier to keep straight
    Questions is – 4.7 + .9 + .01

    Take the first part – 4.7 + 0.9 = 5.6

    5.6 + 0.01 = 5.61 Choice C is correct

    Watch your decimals!

  11. Hello
    November 17, 2020
    Reply

    5.61 is the right answer.

  12. chika ohaeri
    November 3, 2018
    Reply

    how?explain

  13. Stevie
    May 31, 2017
    Reply

    good practice thanks!

  14. gaby
    October 31, 2017
    Reply

    Why for number 6 the decimal is moved only once and for number 5 the decimal is all the way in the front?

  15. Brian
    November 7, 2017
    Reply

    One is multiplication and one is division

  16. Steve
    March 23, 2018
    Reply

    For #5, count the digits behind the decimal place in the question, this will tell you where to place the decimal place in the answer. For #6, you only need to move the decimal one place over for the the denominator to be devisable by the numerator (7 goes into 8)

  17. lucy
    November 6, 2017
    Reply

    good explanation is needed” because ” other people don’t understand it

  18. Lakisha Scurry
    January 26, 2018
    Reply

    Great practice questions and i really enjoyed the practice on this site. I have a upcoming basic math test to take this weekend for a better job career and i needed a little practice. Thanks…

  19. Brian
    October 26, 2018
    Reply

    703 / 6 = 117.1667 or 117 R1

  20. jacob hebeisen
    November 20, 2018
    Reply

    Hi Brian, I’m in Fort St. John, BC
    I’d like to study for and take this test as soon as possible ….
    How do I get started?

  21. hebrew
    May 9, 2019
    Reply

    how to compute number 10

  22. Brian Stocker
    May 9, 2019
    Reply

    Which is the equivalent decimal number for forty nine thousandths? A number in the thousanths place means 3 places of decimal so choice C – 0.049 is correct

  23. olubunmi ogunola
    December 20, 2019
    Reply

    thanks

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