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Study Guide for Formative Assessment 3 (Math 5)

This study guide will help you practice and understand key math concepts,
such as division, unit price calculation, and ratio-based problems. These
concepts are fundamental for solving practical math problems. Follow the
step-by-step instructions provided to ensure you understand how to solve
each type of problem.

Concepts to Review:

1. Division for Rounding and Estimation:

o Rounding Division Results: When dividing, sometimes you


need to round the result to a whole number. Learn how to divide
and then decide whether to round up or down.

o Example: Sophie has 719 pencils and needs to place them on


shelves, with 24 pencils per shelf. Divide 719 by 24 to find out
how many shelves she needs.

2. Unit Price Calculation:

o Dividing to Find Unit Price: To find the price per item, divide
the total cost by the number of items.

o Example: Mrs. Patel pays $264 for 12 cupcakes. Divide 264 by


12 to find out the price per cupcake.

3. Simple Division:

o Dividing to Distribute Items Equally: Use division to


determine how many groups (or bags) can be made with a
certain number of items.

o Example: Mark has 480 candies and wants to put 20 candies in


each bag. Divide 480 by 20 to find out how many bags he fills.

4. Rate Calculation:

o Finding the Rate: Learn to calculate how much work (e.g.,


square feet mowed) is done per unit of time (e.g., per minute).

o Example: Felicity mows a 2,400-square-foot yard in 15 minutes.


Divide 2,400 by 15 to find out how many square feet she mows
in one minute.
Practice Questions with Step-by-Step Solutions:

1. Division for Rounding and Estimation:

o Question: Sophie has 755 pencils in stock. If she can put 26


pencils on each shelf, about how many shelves does she need for
all the pencils?

 A) 28 shelves

 B) 30 shelves

 C) 32 shelves

 D) 34 shelves

o Solution:

 Step 1: Divide the total number of pencils by the number


of pencils per shelf: 755 ÷ 26 ≈ 29.04.

 Step 2: Since you can't have a fraction of a shelf, round up


to 30 shelves.

 Correct Answer: B) 30 shelves

2. Unit Price Calculation:

o Question: Mrs. Patel pays $336 for one dozen cupcakes. About
how much does she pay for each cupcake?

 A) Mrs. Patel pays about $26 per cupcake.

 B) Mrs. Patel pays about $28 per cupcake.

 C) Mrs. Patel pays about $30 per cupcake.

 D) Mrs. Patel pays about $32 per cupcake.

o Solution:

 Step 1: Divide the total cost by the number of cupcakes:


$336 ÷ 12 = $28.

 Correct Answer: B) Mrs. Patel pays about $28 per


cupcake.

3. Simple Division:
o Question: Mark has 520 candies to put into bags. He puts 25
candies into each bag. How many bags does he fill?

 A) Mark fills 20 bags with candies.

 B) Mark fills 21 bags with candies.

 C) Mark fills 22 bags with candies.

 D) Mark fills 23 bags with candies.

o Solution:

 Step 1: Divide the total number of candies by the number


of candies per bag: 520 ÷ 25 = 20.8.

 Step 2: Since he can't fill a partial bag, he fills 20


complete bags.

 Correct Answer: A) Mark fills 20 bags with candies.

4. Rate Calculation:

o Question: Felicity mows a 3,000-square-foot yard in 20 minutes.


How many square feet of the yard does she mow in one minute?

 A) 140 square feet

 B) 150 square feet

 C) 155 square feet

 D) 160 square feet

o Solution:

 Step 1: Divide the total area by the time: 3,000 square


feet ÷ 20 minutes = 150 square feet per minute.

 Correct Answer: B) 150 square feet

This study guide is designed to help you practice and understand the math
concepts needed for your formative assessment. By following the step-by-
step instructions for each problem, you’ll be well-prepared for your test. Keep
practicing to build confidence and improve your math skills!

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