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Arithmetic Applications Practice

Multi-step word problems with basic operations. This is one of the skills tested on the SHSAT; the 2026 exam is computer-based with 50 Math questions in a 90-minute section. Try the samples below, then practice the full topic with instant feedback and explanations.

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Question 1

A box contains 144 crayons arranged in 12 equal rows. How many crayons are in each row?

A12 crayons
B14 crayons
C10 crayons
D16 crayons

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Answer: A

144 \div 12 = 12

crayons per row

Question 2

A library starts with

39

new books and lends out

5

each day for

3

days. How many of the new books remain?

A $24$
B $34$
C $31$
D $15$

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Answer: A

Books lent:

5 \times 3 = 15

. Remaining:

39 - 15 = 24

Question 3

A library starts with

52

new books and lends out

5

each day for

4

days. How many of the new books remain?

A $47$
B $43$
C $32$
D $20$

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Answer: C

Books lent:

5 \times 4 = 20

. Remaining:

52 - 20 = 32

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