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Challenging 5th Grade Math Problems

This assignment contains challenging math problems covering various 5th grade topics, including fractions, decimals, multi-step word problems, and geometry. Read each question carefully and show your work where required.

Group 1

Answer the following questions. Show your calculations for full credit.

Question 1a

Short answer

What is the sum of 3/4 and 2/5? Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Question 1b

Short answer

A rectangular garden is 12 meters long and 9 meters wide. What is the area of the garden in square meters?

Question 1c

Short answer

If you have $20 and buy 3 books that each cost $4.75, how much money will you have left?

Question 1d

Multiple choice

Which of the following numbers is equivalent to 0.6?

Question 1e

Short answer

Multiply: 36 x 27 = ?

Question 1f

Short answer

A box contains 48 apples. If 3/4 of the apples are red, how many apples are red?

Question 1g

Short answer

Round 7.486 to the nearest tenth.

Question 1h

Short answer

A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area in square centimeters?

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