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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic B. Number Theory

Indicator 1. Apply number relationships

Objective d. Identify a common multiple and the least common multiple

Assessment limit: Use no more than 4 single digit whole numbers

Bengy is working at a restaurant. Bread is delivered to the restaurant every third day. Meat is delivered to the restaurant every fifth day. Both were delivered today. In how many days will both items again be delivered on the same day?

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 8
  4. 15

Correct Answer
D. 15
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