State of New Jersey Department of Education

STANDARD 4.3 (PATTERNS AND ALGEBRA): by Grade 4

SAMPLE TEST QUESTION

Procedures [4.3.4.D.2]

Allison and Michele each had $5.00 to spend at the bookstore. Allison bought a book that cost $3.50 and Michele bought a book that cost $4.25. Which of the following correctly compares the amount of money each girl has left?

A. $5.00 - $3.50 < $5.00 - $4.25
B. $5.00 - $4.25 > $5.00 - $3.50
C. $5.00 - $3.50 > $5.00 - $4.25
D. $5.00 - $4.25 = $5.00 - $3.50

 
The correct answer is C.