4th Grade Math Trivia

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    How many eggs would you have if you bought half a dozen?

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The 4th grade math quiz is designed to assess your understanding of fundamental math concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and basic geometry. If you are looking to test your skills or reinforce what you have learned in the classroom, this quiz is a great way to practice and improve your math abilities.

Throughout the quiz, you will find questions that challenge your problem-solving skills and help you strengthen your grasp of key mathematical concepts that are essential for your grade level. This 4th-grade math trivia will focus on basic arithmetic, fractions, measurement, and geometry, all important areas for 4th-grade students. By taking this quiz, you will be able to gauge your understanding and identify areas where you may need additional practice.

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  • 2. 

    How many textbooks are on a bus of 20 children with 5 textbooks each?

    • 40 Textbooks

    • 60 Textbooks

    • 100 Textbooks

    • 75 Textbooks

    Correct Answer
    A. 100 Textbooks
    Explanation
    The problem states that there are 20 children, and each child has 5 textbooks. To find the total number of textbooks, you multiply the number of children (20) by the number of textbooks each child has (5). This gives you 20 × 5 = 100 textbooks. Thus, the total number of textbooks is 100. It's a simple multiplication problem where you are calculating the total quantity based on a repeated amount. By applying multiplication, you can quickly figure out the total.

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  • 3. 

    In math, what does the word "minus" mean?

    • Division

    • Addition

    • Subtraction

    • Multiplication

    Correct Answer
    A. Subtraction
    Explanation
    The word "minus" in math refers to the operation of subtraction. It is used to indicate the removal or deduction of one quantity from another. Subtraction involves finding the difference between two numbers or quantities. For example, if you have 5 apples and you eat 3, you can say that you have 5 minus 3 apples, which equals 2. Therefore, "minus" signifies the operation of subtraction.

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    If the teacher has 28 students in her class, how many are absent if only 23 chairs are filled?

    • 3

    • 5

    • 7

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    If there are 23 chairs filled in the class, it means that 23 students are present. Since the teacher has a total of 28 students in her class, the number of absent students can be calculated by subtracting the number of present students from the total number of students. Therefore, 28 - 23 = 5 students are absent.

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  • 5. 

    If 1GB of memory can hold 350 songs, how many songs can 2GB of memory hold?

    • 1000 Songs

    • 400 Songs

    • 900 Songs

    • 700 Songs

    Correct Answer
    A. 700 Songs
    Explanation
    If 1GB of memory can hold 350 songs, then to find out how many songs 2GB of memory can hold, you simply multiply the number of songs that fit in 1GB by 2. This gives you 350 × 2 = 700 songs. Thus, 2GB of memory can hold 700 songs. This type of question involves multiplying quantities to scale up based on the given data. It's a great example of applying basic math to real-life situations involving digital storage.

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    If you have to wait for 10 hours, how many minutes will you be waiting?

    • 700

    • 500

    • 400

    • 600

    Correct Answer
    A. 600
    Explanation
     


    There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. To find out how many minutes are in 10 hours, you multiply the number of hours (10) by the number of minutes in an hour (60). This gives you 10 × 60 = 600 minutes. Therefore, the total number of minutes you would be waiting is 600. This is a common unit conversion problem where you convert hours into minutes by using the fact that one hour is equal to 60 minutes. It's important to remember this conversion when dealing with time.

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    In math, what does the word "sum" mean?

    • Subtraction

    • Multiplication

    • Division

    • Addition

    Correct Answer
    A. Addition
    Explanation
    In mathematics, the word "sum" refers to the result of an addition operation, meaning when two or more numbers are added together. For example, if you add 2 and 3, the sum is 5. Understanding the meaning of the word "sum" helps clarify the process of adding numbers and solving problems involving addition.

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    If Max has $60 and each shirt costs $15, how many shirts can Max buy?

    • 5

    • 4

    • 3

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The box contains three dozen cookies, which equals 36 cookies. To divide these 36 cookies evenly among 9 children, divide 36 by 9. This gives you 36 ÷ 9 = 4 cookies per child. Therefore, each child should get 4 cookies. This is a simple division problem, and it's a practical example of how to evenly distribute a total amount among multiple people.

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    How many quarters are there in 6 dollars?

    • 29 Quarters

    • 24 Quarters

    • 12 Quarters

    • 35 Quarters

    Correct Answer
    A. 24 Quarters
    Explanation
    o find out how many quarters are in 6 dollars, you need to know that there are 4 quarters in 1 dollar.
    So, for 6 dollars: 6 dollars * 4 quarters/dollar = 24 quarters.
    Therefore, there are 24 quarters in 6 dollars.
    The correct answer is: 24 Quarters.

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    How many cookies should be given to each of nine children to evenly share a box of three dozen?

    • Six

    • Three

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    The box contains three dozen cookies, which equals 36 cookies. To divide these 36 cookies evenly among 9 children, divide 36 by 9. This gives you 36 ÷ 9 = 4 cookies per child. Therefore, each child should get 4 cookies. This is a simple division problem, and it's a practical example of how to evenly distribute a total amount among multiple people.

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  • 11. 

    Driving at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how long would it take to drive 270 miles?

    • 3.5 Hours

    • 5 Hours

    • 4.5 Hours

    • 4 Hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 4.5 Hours
    Explanation
    To determine the time it takes to drive 270 miles at a speed of 60 miles per hour, divide the total distance (270 miles) by the speed (60 miles per hour). This gives you 270 ÷ 60 = 4.5 hours. Therefore, it would take 4.5 hours to drive 270 miles at this speed. This is a basic speed-time-distance problem.

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    Sarah has a ribbon that is 3 meters long. She cuts it into pieces that are each 0.75 meters long. How many pieces does she get?

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    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Sarah has a 3-meter long ribbon, and she cuts it into pieces that are each 0.75 meters long. To find out how many pieces she gets, divide the total length of the ribbon (3 meters) by the length of each piece (0.75 meters). This gives you 3 ÷ 0.75 = 4 pieces. Therefore, Sarah gets 4 pieces of ribbon. This question involves division to break down a larger quantity into smaller equal parts, which is useful when dealing with measurements.

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    If an item costs $2.50 and there's a "buy four get one free" sale on it, how much do five cost?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 12.5

    • 8.5

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    In the case of a "buy four get one free" sale, you only pay for the first four items, and the fifth item is free. Each item costs $2.50, so to calculate the cost of the 4 items you have to pay for, you multiply 4 by $2.50. This results in 4 × $2.50 = $10. Therefore, even though you get 5 items in total, you only pay for the first 4, which costs you $10. This is an example of how sales promotions work, allowing customers to receive more for the same amount of money.

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    How many feet is a walkway if it is 40 inches in length?

    • 3 Feet, 3 Inches

    • 3 Feet, 4 Inches

    • 4 Feet Even

    • 3 Feet, 5 Inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 Feet, 4 Inches
    Explanation
    To convert inches to feet, you need to know that there are 12 inches in 1 foot. Therefore, to find out how many feet a walkway that is 40 inches in length is, you can use the following calculation:
    40 inches ÷ 12 inches/foot = 3.33 feet (rounded to two decimal places)
    So, a walkway that is 40 inches in length is approximately 3.33 feet long.
    This is approximately equivalent to 3 feet and 4 inches.

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    If Joan buys a candy bar for $0.50 every other day, how much will she spend with candy in 2 weeks?

    • $5

    • $7

    • $3.50

    • $3

    Correct Answer
    A. $3.50
    Explanation
    If Joan buys a candy bar for $0.50 every other day, she buys one every second day. In two weeks, there are 14 days. Since she buys a candy bar every other day, she will buy 7 candy bars in two weeks.
    7 candy bars * $0.50 = $3.50
    So, Joan will spend $3.50 with candy in 2 weeks. Therefore, the correct answer is $3.50.

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Janaisa Harris |BA (Mathematics) |
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Janaisa Harris, an experienced educator, has devoted 4 years to teaching high school math and 6 years to tutoring. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics (Secondary Education, and Teaching) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is currently employed at Wilson County School (NC) as a mathematics teacher.

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