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Lesson 5: Write and Solve Equations with Rational Numbers — Practice Questions

  1. 1. A plank of wood was $12\frac{1}{3}$ meters long. After a piece was cut for a project, $7\frac{3}{4}$ meters remained. What was the length of the cut piece in meters?

    • A. $4\frac{7}{12}$
    • B. $4\frac{5}{12}$
    • C. $5\frac{5}{12}$
    • D. $20\frac{1}{12}$
  2. 2. Without performing the final calculation, which equation will produce the largest value for the variable $k$?

    • A. $\frac{4}{9}k = 15$
    • B. $\frac{4}{11}k = 15$
    • C. The values for $k$ are equal
    • D. It is impossible to tell
  3. 3. Solve for the variable $x$: $ \frac{3}{4}x = \frac{7}{8} $. Express your answer as a fraction. The value of $x$ is ___.

  4. 4. What is the value of $p$ in the equation $p \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{9}{10}$?

    • A. $\frac{3}{5}$
    • B. $\frac{27}{20}$
    • C. $\frac{20}{27}$
    • D. $\frac{5}{3}$
  5. 5. Solve for $k$ in the equation $1\frac{1}{2}k = \frac{3}{5}$. The value of $k$ is ___.

  6. 6. A number $m$ divided by $2\frac{1}{3}$ equals $\frac{3}{7}$. What is the value of $m$? ___