About this preparation
Math diagnostic test, Year 5: Whole numbers, Addition and subtraction. 11 questions with answers and explanations. Topics: Whole numbers, Addition and subtraction, Multiplication and division, Fractions, Decimals, Measurement, Geometry, Word problems. Duration: 55 min.
Diagnostic tasks
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1
What is the value of 7 in the number 4,728?
7
70
700
7,000
Explanation: In 4,728, the digit 7 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 700.
2
Which number is the greatest?
3,405
3,450
3,045
3,054
Explanation: Compare the numbers place by place. 3,450 is the greatest.
3
What is 468 + 257?
615
725
715
735
Explanation: Add the numbers: 468 + 257 = 725.
4
What is 900 - 476?
424
434
524
426
Explanation: Subtracting gives 900 - 476 = 424.
5
What is 8 × 7?
42
54
56
64
Explanation: 8 times 7 equals 56.
6
What is 72 ÷ 9?
6
7
8
9
Explanation: 72 divided by 9 equals 6.
7
Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?
2/3
3/6
1/3
2/5
Explanation: 3/6 simplifies to 1/2.
8
Which decimal is equal to 5 tenths?
0.05
0.5
5.0
0.15
Explanation: Five tenths is written as 0.5.
9
A rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm. What is its perimeter?
11 cm
22 cm
24 cm
16 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 3) = 22 cm.
10
A book costs 12 dollars. If you buy 3 books, how much do you pay?
15 dollars
24 dollars
36 dollars
42 dollars
Explanation: Multiply 12 by 3 to get 36 dollars.
11
Which of the following are even numbers?
14
27
38
51
Explanation: Even numbers are divisible by 2. 14 and 38 are even.
