MCAS 1998, 4th Grade Math, Questions 5 to 8

Question #5

Mr. Hall is providing orange slices for the 27 students in his class.

• Each student will receive 2 slices.
• He plans to cut each orange into 4 slices.

How many oranges will Mr. Hall need?

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

D. 14

Question #6

Which is the BEST ESTIMATE for the number of jelly beans in Jar B?

A. 250

B. 300

C. 200

D. 350

Question #7

Which number belongs in the box on the number line above?

A. 296

B. 286

C. 266

D. 246

Question #8

Sean gets up at 7:15 AM. It takes him

• 20 minutes to wash and dress
• 15 minutes to eat breakfast
• 5 minutes to brush his teeth
• 5 minutes to gather school books
• 5 minutes to walk to the bus stop

If he did all these things, what is the EARLIEST time Sean could arrive at the bus stop?

A. 7:55 AM

B. 8:00 AM

C. 8:05 AM

D. 8:15 AM