SEAG arithmetic practice
Arithmetic is the foundation of the Maths paper. Most questions rely on being able to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately, often within a word problem. Below are three real-style questions with full worked answers.
Try three arithmetic questions
A school has 384 pupils. If 197 are girls, how many are boys?
A. 177 B. 187 C. 197 D. 581
Answer: 187. 384 minus 197 equals 187. Lining up the digits carefully, especially when borrowing is needed, avoids the most common subtraction errors.
What is 34 multiplied by 6?
A. 194 B. 200 C. 204 D. 214
Answer: 204. Breaking the calculation down, 30 x 6 = 180 and 4 x 6 = 24, then 180 + 24 = 204. Splitting numbers like this makes mental multiplication far more manageable.
126 sweets are shared equally between 7 children. How many does each child get?
A. 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 19
Answer: 18. 126 divided by 7 equals 18. Checking the answer by multiplying back, 18 x 7 = 126, confirms it is correct.
What tends to catch children out
The most common mistakes come from working too quickly and skipping steps under time pressure, particularly with borrowing in subtraction and carrying in multiplication. Regular, calm practice is the best remedy.
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