Rational Numbers Word Problem Mixed Operations

• 37 1/2

• -3/8

• 3/8

• -37 1/2

When multiplying two negative rational numbers, Sam thought it was easiest to explain the problem using the steps below. Which of the following expresses the property of multiplication that Sam used to explain how he got from step 1 to step 2.

• The distributive property because Sam is multiplying numbers using parenthesis.

• The identity property because Sam is multiplying by 1.

• The associative property because Sam is using parenthesis.

• The commutative property because Sam changed the order of the numbers.

Zavier, Adiel, Stacy and Russell share three bags of candy equally.  What fraction of a bag does each boy get?

• 3/4 bag

• 4/3 bags

• 3/7 bags

• 1 and ⅓ bags

Bradley had 1/2 of a pizza pie left over from a party. The next day he ate 3/5 of his leftovers. How much pizza did he eat the next day?

• 4/7

• 3/10

• 4/5

• 3/7

• A

• B

• C

• D

One weekend, Latoya and Tyler mowed lawns to earn spending money. Together, they earned $13.50 an hour for 8 hours of work. Each received half the total earnings. If Latoya then spent $18 on a video game, how much money did she have left?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Mr. Smith has -$275.78 as his account balance. He deposits $539.20 into his account. What is Mr. Smith's account balance now?

• $813.98

• $263.42

• $539.78

• $345.98

Brynlee is selling pies for a band fundraiser.  They make $5.50 profit for every pie they sell.  How many must they sell in order to make a profit of at least $100?

• 19 pies

• 18 pies

• 550 pies

• 100 pies

• A

• B

• C

• D