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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

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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

Selected Response Item

Christina takes out the trash every 3 days. She cleans her room every 4 days. She feeds her pet turtle every 6 days. Christina took out the trash, cleaned her room, and fed her turtle today.

In exactly how many days will she do all three of these tasks again on the same day?

  1. 6
  2. 8
  3. 12
  4. 18
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 4 single digit whole numbers
Resources for Objective 6.B.1.d:
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