Proficiency 2 Study Guide

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What is the thickness of one notepad?

Back

¾ of an inch.

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If 8 notepads are stacked, how do you calculate the total height?

Back

Multiply the thickness of one notepad (¾ inch) by 8.

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What is the total height of 8 notepads stacked on top of each other?

Back

6 inches.

Front

What fractions of flowers does Rachel have in her garden?

Back

4/9 daisies and 2/9 sunflowers.

Front

How do you find the total fraction of flowers in Rachel's garden?

Back

Add the fractions: 4/9 + 2/9 = 6/9.

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What is the sum of 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6?

Back

3/6.

Front

How can you simplify the fraction 3/6?

Back

It simplifies to 1/2.

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If a company uses 2/8 of a box of paper each day, how much do they use in 5 days?

Back

Multiply 2/8 by 5 to get 10/8 or 1 2/8.

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What is 3 1/8 - 1 3/8?

Back

1 3/4.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers like 3 1/8 and 1 3/8?

Back

Convert to improper fractions or subtract whole numbers and fractions separately.