Here is a complete run-down on the types of questions you will most likely encounter on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) exam.   This list is a minimum list – you should be able to do all of these types of questions at the very minimum.   TEAS practice test questions and exercises are linked where available.

Tour of the TEAS Reading Content

The TEAS reading section has 42 questions and counts for 28% of your mark. Below is a more detailed list of the types of reading questions that generally appear on the TEAS. Make sure you understand all of these points at a very minimum.

• Drawing logical conclusions
• Identify the author’s intent to persuade, inform, entertain, or otherwise
• Make predictions
• Analyze and evaluate the use of text structure to solve problems or identify sequences
• Read meters and gauges
• Identify the characteristics of a passage types (narrative, expository, technical, persuasive).
• Follow directions
• Give the definition of a word from context
• Find specific information from a different types of communication (memo, posted notice etc.)
• Find given information from a table of contents or index
• Find information from a graphic (chart or similar, graphic representation)
• Identify and use scale, legends on a sample map

Reading Comprehension practice questions HERE

Tour of the TEAS Mathematics Content

The TEAS Mathematics section has 30 questions and counts for 20% of your score. Below is a detailed list of the mathematics topics likely to appear on the TEAS. Make sure that you understand these topics at the very minimum.

• Convert decimals, percent, roman numerals and fraction
• Solve word problems
• Calculate percent and ratio
• Operations using fractions, percent and fractions
• Determine quantities and/or total cost from information given
• Analyze and interpret tables, graphs and charts
• Convert and estimate metric measurements
• Understand and solve simple algebra problems

Tour of the TEAS English Content

The TEAS English and Language Usage section has 30 questions, which count for 20% of your score. Below is a detailed list of the topics likely to appear on the TEAS. Make sure you understand these topics at the very minimum.

• English Grammar
• Meaning in Context (Vocabulary)
• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Sentence Structure

Tour of the TEAS Science Content

The TEAS science section has 48 questions and counts for 32% of your score. Below is a detailed list of the science topics likely to appear on the TEAS. Make sure that you understand these at the very minimum.

Describe and understand the functions of body systems including, circulatory, digestive, nervous, respiratory and immune systems.

• Understand general human anatomy and physiology
• Birth rates, death rates and population growth
• Natural selection and adaptation
• Biological classification
• Parts of a cell and functions
• Mitosis and Meiosis
• Photosynthesis and respiration
• DNA and RNA, including mutations and cell replication
• Basic Heredity (Mendel and Punnett squares)
• Chromosomes, genes and proteins
• Phenotypes and genotypes
• Basic chemical reactions such as oxidation/reduction and acid/base reactions
• Catalysts
• Chemical bonds
• Types of energy – Kinetic, potential, mechanical
• Atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons
• The Periodic Table
• States of matter – liquids, gases and solids
• Simple changes of state including evaporation, vaporization and condensation
• Understand scientific reasoning
• Identify steps in a scientific investigation

 

Tour of the TEAS Human Body Science Content

The Human Body Science Content is included in the Science section, and includes questions on Anatomy and Physiology.   Questions include:

• The Circulatory System
• The Digestive System
• The Endocrine System
• The Integumentary System
• The Reproductive System
• The Respiratory System
• The Skeletal System
• The Nervous System
• The Urinary System
• The Immune System

 

 

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Before beginning any exam there are steps you can take to help your self succeed. Make sure you are as relaxed as possible. Next make sure you are sitting the right exam and have been given the proper paper. Once you have established that you are in fact taking the correct exam, be sure to read all the instructions carefully. Often these instructions involve key terms. You can find examples of these terms and their meanings in the Glossary of Exam Terms. Other ways to ensure your success also vary by exam type.

• Essay Exams

Essay Exams are given for various subjects. These often require detailed knowledge to be well explained about the particular subject. Essay exams should be phrased in full sentences with good grammar. This requires a great deal of focus and is accomplished best through proper preparation. The following tips will help you with that preparation.

Often essay exams allow you to pick your subjects from multiple topics. The best way to do this is to comb through each question and mark the questions that you feel you are capable of answering quickly. If you do not find enough questions do not worry. Answering the questions you have picked may trigger additional knowledge and open more possibilities. If you still do not find you are confident in completing enough remaining topics select the required number anyway and make an attempt. Partial credit is better than no credit.

Make sure you understand exactly what is expected of you for each question. You may find it helpful to mark the keywords or even rewrite the question in your own words. Clarify the expectations with the exam monitor if possible. Answer the question you are most comfortable with first. After you have completed the easiest question move on to the question you believe to be the most difficult. This will prevent you from being to worn out to answer completely and ensures you have time to earn maximum points on both questions.

Be sure to have a brief plan for how you will answer each question. It is a good idea to write this plan down. Be careful not to spend too much time on this step or you may run out of time. This will stop you from rushing your essay and help you earn more points.

Use the same format for your essay exam that you would use for an individual paper. Begin with an introduction which includes your thesis and touches on the main points of the essay. Next will be the body of the essay. Discuss each major point thoroughly. Summarize your essay with a conclusion and never introduce new information in this section. This is your chance to impress through your writing skills while pointing out the factual information you have provided. Make the conclusion memorable but brief.

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•  Take Home Tests and Other Forms of Open Book Exams

Some instructors feel that open book exams are better for testing the application of knowledge. This is because it tests application rather than memorization. To successfully complete an open book exam you must familiarize yourself with the material thoroughly as well as its location in the book. These tests are often more difficult than other forms of tests because since you are using your book instructors expect more in depth answers. Also when these tests are taken in the classroom you are often given less time to complete the exam. More on Take Home Exams.

• Multiple Choice Tests

Multiple Choice exams offer an array of selections, one or more of which must be used to answer the questions. When taking a multiple choice test be sure to read the instructions, questions, and answers completely before making your selection. Answer the questions that you are confidant in first and save more difficult questions for the end.

You will usually be penalized for wrong answers. One way to avoid these are through process of elimination. While you may not know the correct answer immediately, you may be able to evaluate the given choices and eliminate enough to find the correct choice. Understanding the instructions is especially important if you intend to use this method. For some tests more than one answer may be correct. Do not confuse yourself by eliminating a correct answer.

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• Oral Exams

Oral exams are most common for foreign language classes. This is meant to examine you’re your knowledge and your ability to apply that knowledge. Oral exams differ by instructor, so if you will be taking an oral exam verify the requirements with your instructor. After you know what will be expected you can prepare through practice.

Exponents Practice Questions

High School – AHSGE, BC Provincial, CAHSEE, COOP, CRCT, FCAT, GHSGT, GEE, GQE, HSPT, ITBS, ISAT, ISEE, MCAS, OGT, PLAN, PSSA, SHSAT, SSAT, TACHS, Gateway/TCAP, THEA, TAKS

Nursing Entrance: DET, NET, TEAS, PAX RN, PSB, PNEE

High School Equivalency: CHSPE, GED

Armed Services: AFQT, ASVAB

1. 2³ =
   1. 1/0.125
   2. ?16
   3. 32
   4. 5

2. x⁵/x^-3=
   1. x²
   2. x^-2
   3. x⁸
   4. x^-8
   5. x^-1.6

3. 100² x 10⁵ = 1000^y
   y=?

1. 1
2. 1.5
3. 2
4. 2.5
5. 3

4. Divide 0.123  by 10³
   1. 123
   2. 1.23
   3. 0.0123
   4. 0.00123
   5. 0.000123

5. 3³ =
   1. 1/81
   2. ?81
   3. 8 1/3
   4. 81
   5. ³?81

1. -1
2. 0
3. 1
4. X-1

7. Divide 0.123  by 10^-3
   1. 123
   2. 1.23
   3. 0.0123
   4. 0.00123
   5. 0.000123

8. If x = y³. Then x² =
   1. y³
   2. y⁴
   3. y⁵
   4. y⁶
   5. y⁹

9. 2³ =
   1. ¹/_0.125
   2. ?16
   3. 3²
   4. 5
   5. 4 ? 64

10. x⁵/x^-3 =
    1. x²
    2. x^-2
    3. x⁸
    4. x^-8
    5. x^-1.6

Answer Key

1. A

2. C

3. E

4. E

5. C

6. C

7. A

8. D

9. A

10. C

Basic Math Practice 2 

Basic Math Practice practice questions – Percentage, Fractions Decimals exponents, simple algebra, parentheses removal

Basic Math questions are common on these types of exam:

Nursing Entrance Exams ( NET, DET, PSB, HOBET, HESI, TEAS, PNEE)

Armed Services Entrance including ASVAB and AFQT

High School Exams (AHSGE, CAHSEE, COOP, GEE, GHSGT, GQE, ISAT, ITBS, OGT, SHSAT, TACHS, BC Provincial, ISEE, HSPT and SSAT)

1. 8 is what percent of 40?

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%

2. 9 is what percent of 36?

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%

3. Three tenths of 90 equals:

A. 18

B. 45

C. 27

D. 36

4. .4% of 36 equals:

A. 1.44

B. .144

C. 14.4

D. 144

5. The ratio of 8:5 = (?)%

A. 75%

B. 150%

C. 175%

D. 160%

6. ³/₅ = (?)% x ?

A. 75%

B. 100%

C. 78%

D. 96%

7. Express ²/₅ as a decimal.

A. .33

B. .3

C. .4

D. .5

8. Express .56 as a percentage.

A. 56%

B. .56%

C. 5.6%

D. .056%

9. Express ¹⁸/₆ as a percentage.

A. 300%

B. 30%

C. 150%

D. 3%

10. Express ⁴/₂₀ as a percentage.

A. 25%

B. 20%

C. 15%

D. 40%

Answer Key

1. C. Finding the percentage of one number and another.

2. D. Finding the percentage of one number and another.

3. C. Determining percent from a whole number.

4. B. Determining the fractional percentage of a number.

5. D. Determining the percentage of a ratio statement.

6. D. Percentage of a fraction and another fraction.

7. C. Converting common fraction to a decimal fraction.

8. A. Converting decimal fraction to a percentage.

9. A. Converting fraction to percent.

10. B. Converting fraction to percent.

Word Problems are common on these types of exam:

Nursing Entrance Exams ( NET, DET, PSB, HOBET, HESI, TEAS, PNEE)

Armed Services Entrance including ASVAB and AFQT

High School Exams (AHSGE, CAHSEE, COOP, GEE, GHSGT, GQE, ISAT, ITBS, OGT, SHSAT, TACHS, BC Provincial, ISEE, HSPT and SSAT)

Example Word Problem and extended solution – see below for more

For a certain board game, two dice are thrown to determine the number of spaces to move.   One player throws the two dice and the same number comes up on each of the dice.  What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers is 9?

A. 0

B. 1/6

C. 2/9

D. 1/2

E. 1/3

Let’s look at a few different methods and steps to solving this problem, using some of the techniques further explained in detail in TAAS Study Guide.

1. Create an Algebra Problem

While you might think that creating an algebra problem is the last thing that you would want to do, it actually can make the problem extremely simple.

Consider what you know about the problem.   You know that both dice are going to roll the same number, but you don’t know what that number is.  Therefore, make the number “x” the unknown variable that you will need to solve for.

Since you have two dice that both would roll the same number, then you have “2x” or “two times x”.  Since the sum of the two dice needs to equal nine, that gives you “2x = 9″.

Solving for x, you should first divide both sides by 2.   This creates 2x/2 = 9/2.  The twos cancel out on the left side and you are have x = 9/2 or x = 4.5

You know that a dice can only roll an integer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, therefore 4.5 is an impossible roll.   An impossible roll means that there is a zero possibility it would occur, making choice A, zero, correct.

2. Run Through the Possibilities for Doubles

You know that you have to have the same number on both dice that you roll.   There are only so many combinations, so quickly run through them all.

You could roll:

Double 1′s = 1 + 1 = 2

Double 2′s = 2 + 2 = 4

Double 3′s = 3 + 3 = 6

Double 4′s = 4 + 4 = 8

Double 5′s = 5 + 5 = 10

Double 6′s = 6 + 6 = 12

Now go through and see which, if any, combinations give you a sum of 9.   As you can see here, there aren’t any.  No combination of doubles gives you a sum of 9, making it a zero probability, and choice A correct.

3. Run Through the Possibilities for Nine

Just as there are only so many possibilities for rolling doubles, there are also only so many possibilities to roll a sum of nine. Quickly calculate all the possibilities, starting with the first die.

If you rolled a 1 with the first die, then the highest you could roll with the second is a 6.   Since 1 + 6 = 7, there is no way that you can roll a sum of 9 if your first die rolls a 1.

If you rolled a 2 with the first die, then the highest you could roll with the second is a 6.   Since 2 + 6 = 8, there is no way that you can roll a sum of 9 if your first die rolls a 2.

If you rolled a 3 with the first die, then you could roll a 6 with your other die and have a sum of 9.   Since 3 + 6 = 9, this is a valid possibility.

If you rolled a 4 with the first die, then you could roll a 5 with your other die and have a sum of 9.   Since 4 + 5 = 9, this is a valid possibility.

If you rolled a 5 with the first die, then you could roll a 4 with your other die and have a sum of 9.   Since 5 + 4 = 9, this is a valid possibility.

If you rolled a 6 with the first die, then you could roll a 3 with your other die and have a sum of 9.   Since 6 + 3 = 9, this is a valid possibility.

Now review all the possibilities that give you a combination of 9.   You have:  3 + 6, 4 + 5, 5 + 4, and 6 + 3.  These are the only combinations that will give you a sum of 9, and none of them are doubles.  Therefore, there is a zero probability that doubles could give you a sum of 9, and choice A is correct.

4. Calculate the Odds

Quickly calculate the odds for just rolling a 9, without setting any restrictions that it has to be through doubles or anything else.   You’ve seen in Method 3 that there are 4 ways that you can roll a sum of 9.  Since you have two dice, each with 6 sides, there are a total of 36 different combinations that you could roll (6*6 = 36).  Four of those thirty-six possibilities give you a sum of 9.  Four possibilities of rolling a 9 out of thirty-six total possibilities = 4/36 = 1/9.  So that means there is a 1/9 chance that would roll a 9, without any restrictions.  Once you add restrictions, such as having to roll doubles, then your odds are guaranteed to go down and be less than 1/9.  Since the odds have to be less than 1/9, the only answer choice that satisfies that requirement, is choice A, which is zero, making choice A correct.

More Word Problems Practice

1. Two trains started at the same time in opposite direction from the points that is 200km apart. After how many minutes these will cross each other?

a. 92minutes

b. 106minutes

c. 114minutes

d. 118minutes

2. Brian jogged 7 times around a circular track of 75 meter diameter. How much linear distance did he cover?

1. 1250 meters
2. 1450 meters
3. 1650 meters
4. 1725 meters

3. If 70 workers build a wall of 150 meters in 12 days then how many workers are required to build a 600 meter wall in 30 days?

1. 100
2. 108
3. 112
4. 116

4. The length a rectangle is twice of its width and its area is equal to the area of a square of side 12 cm. What will be the perimeter of the rectangle near to the nearest whole number?

a. 36 cm

b. 46 cm

c. 51 cm

d. 56 cm

5. A farmer wants to plant trees at the outside boundaries of his rectangular field of dimensions 650 meters × 780 meters. Each tree requires 5 meter free space all around it from is stem. How much free area will be left?

a. 478,800

b. 492,800

c. 507,625

d. 518,256

6. Sarah wants to paint her 17m×21m bedroom wall. It has one 3m × 4m window and one 0.5m diameter exhaust outlet which are not to be painted. She employed a painter who can paint 1 square meter area in 5 minutes. How much time he requires then to paint the wall?

1. 29hours
2. 20hours
3. 24hours
4. 32hours

7. A coin and a dice are rolled, a person wins if the coin come up heads, or the dice with a number greater than 4.  In 20 games how many times will a player win?

1. 13
2. 8
3. 11
4. 15

8. Tony bought 15 dozen of eggs for $80. From which, 16 eggs were broken during loading and unloading. Remaining he sold at $0.54 each. What will be his percentage profit? Provide answer in 2 significant digits.

1. 11%
2. 11.2%
3. 11.5%
4. 12%

9. A driver traveled from city A to city B in 1 hour and 13 minutes. On the way he had to stop at 5 traffic signals with an average time of 80 seconds. If the distance between the cities is 65 kilometers then what was the average driving speed?

1. 56.42
2. 58.77
3. 60.34
4. 63.25

10.  In a weaving factory it is estimated that if 10 machines run on 100% efficiency for 8 hours, they will produce 1450 meters of cloth. But due to some technical problems, 4 machines run of 95% efficiency and the remaining 6 at 90% efficiency. How many meters of cloth can these machines will produce in 8 hours?

1. 1334 meters
2. 1310 meters
3. 1300 meters
4. 285 meters

Answer Key and Solutions

 1. C

Let after x hours these will cross each other. Then equation will be 40x + 65x = 200.   X = 1.9047 hours.   X = 1.9047 X 60 = 114.28 minutes.

2.  C

In one round trip he covers the distance equal to the circumference of the circular path. Circumference/Diameter = ?.  75/X = 3.14159.   75 X 3.14159 = X.  Circumference of the path=X=235.65 meters.  Distance covered 7 times around = 235.65 × 7=1650 meters.

3.  C

This is a compound proportionality problem. There is inverse proportionality between workers and days and direct proportionality between workers and length of the wall.

So the equation will be x/70 = 12/30 X 600/150. X = 112

4. C

Area of the square = 12×12=144cm ². Let x be the width so 2x  will be the length of rectangle.  The area will be 2x² and the perimeter will be 2(2x+x)=6x.  According to the condition   2x² = 144 then x=8.48cm.   The perimeter will be  6×8.48  =50.88  =51 cm.

5. A

As one tree requires 10 meter diametric space, or, a 10 meter space on all four sides will be left. So the dimensions left are 630 × 760 = 478,800 meters².

6. C First find the total paintable area – Area of wall=17m×21m=357m². Area of window=3m×4m=12m ². Area of round exhaust fan outlet=? (0.5/2) ² = 0.2m². Total paintable area=357-12-0.2=344.8m². Time will be=344.8×5=1724 minutes=28 hours 45 minutes, or 29 hours.

7.  C

The sample space of this event will be S = { (H,1),(H,2),(H,3),(H,4),(H,5),(H,6)  (T,1),(T,2),(T,3),(T,4),(T,5),(T,6) }  So there are a total of 12 outcomes and 8 winning outcomes.  The probability of a win in a single event is P (W) =8/12=2/3.  In 20 games the probability of a win = 2/3 × 20 = 13

8. A

Remaining number of eggs that Tony sold = 12×15 – 16 = 164

Total amount for selling 165 eggs = 164×0.54 = $89.1

Percentage profit = (89.1 – 80) ×100/80 = 11.25%

As the answer is required with 2 significant digits, round off to 11%.

9. B

Time taken to travel from A to B in seconds = 3600 + (13 X 60) = 3600 + 780 = 4380 seconds.

Total time spent at traffic signals = 80 X 5 = 400 seconds.

The remaining driving time = 4380 – 400 = 3980 seconds = 3980/3600 = 1.106 hours

The speed will be 65/1.106 = 58.77 km/hr

10.  A

At 100% efficiency 1 machine produces 1450/10 = 145 m of cloth.

At 95% efficiency, 4 machines produce 4 X 0.95 X 145 = 551 m of cloth.

At 90% efficiency 6 machines produce 6 X 0.90 X 145 = 783 m of cloth.

Total cloth produced = 551 + 783 = 1334 m

Reading Comprehension is a very common component on standardized tests, including College Entrance, Armed forces entrance, Nursing Entrance and High School tests.

Reading Comprehension Practice Questions

Directions: Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions that accompany them. Circle the correct answer, which you believe most accurately satisfies the requirements of each question. The answer key is located at the end of this test.

Passage 1

Warm air has a lower density than cool air, so warm air rises within cooler air, similar to hot air balloons. Clouds form as warm air carrying moisture rises within cooler air. As the warm air rises, it cools. The moist water vapor begins to condense. When the moisture condenses, this releases energy that keeps the air warmer than its surroundings, so that it continues to rise. If enough instability is present in the atmosphere, this process will continue long enough for cumulonimbus clouds to form, which support lightning and thunder. All thunderstorms, regardless of type, go through three stages: the cumulus stage, the mature stage, and the dissipation stage. Depending on the conditions present in the atmosphere, these three stages can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours to occur.

1. The idea that can be inferred from Passage 1 is:

1. Warm air is denser than cool air
2. All thunderstorms will go through three stages.
3. Thunderstorms may occur without clouds present.
4. The stages of a thunderstorm are finished in just a few minutes.

2. When warm air rises through colder air, it results in:

1. Evaporation.
2. Humidity.
3. Clear skies.
4. Condensation.

3. What is the correct order?

1. Warm air rises, cools as it gets higher, water condenses, warms the air, and the air rises more.
2. Warm air rises, warms up more as it get higher, water condenses, warms the air, and the air rises more.
3. Warm air rises, cools as it gets higher, water condenses, cools the air, and the air rises more.
4. None of the above.

4. Cumulonimbus clouds are forming now.  What must be true?

1. The process of warm air rising and water condensing hasn’t started.
2. The process of warm air rising and water condensing is just starting now.
3. The process of warm air rising and water condensing has being going on for some time.
4. None of the above.

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Answer Key

1. B

All thunderstorms will go through three stages.  This is taken directly from the text, “All thunderstorms, regardless of type, go through three stages: the cumulus stage, the mature stage, and the dissipation stage.”

2. D
Condensation.  From the passage, “As the warm air rises, it cools. The moist water vapor begins to condense as the temperature cools.”

3. A
The correct order of the process is seen in this passage:

“Clouds form as warm air carrying moisture rises. As the warm air rises, it cools. The moist water vapor begins to condense as the temperature cools. This releases energy that keeps the air warmer than its surroundings. The result is that it continues to rise.”

4. C
From the passage,we see that “if enough instability is present in the atmosphere, this process will continue long enough for cumulonimbus clouds to form,” where ‘this process’ is the process of rising air, condensing water drops generating heat, causing the air to rise further.

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Starting The Exam

• Makes sure you are in the right exam. There may be other testing session for the same class and classes with similar names. Look for others from your section and double check the section number.
• Remember that every instructor has different requirements and will expect different things. Read instructions for each exam so that you are sure to provide accurate answers.

• Determine which questions you will answer and which order you will answer them in. This may vary depending on the type of exam. Prepare for this by reading the section on Different Types of Exams.

 Exam Preparation

• Make a plan for each question that will require any writing or chart usage. This will shorten the time it takes you to complete the question. It will also prevent you from making mistakes.
• Do not rush to write. This will cause mistakes. Read your plan and revise it if you find anything has been left out. Do not include irrelevant information.
• Make sure you follow the instructions. You may find some terms used in the instructions confusing so learn these ahead of time. To do this, refer to the Glossary of Exam Terms.
• Know how much time you have for each question and include time limits in your planning process. For example if you know that you will have 3 hours to answer 10 essay questions, then you have 18 minutes per question. That breaks down to 9 minutes for planning and 9 minutes for writing. Keep you eye on the clock because if you go over your per question time limit you may lose points on other questions.
• Attempt to answer all necessary questions. Even a brief statement is worth more points than no answer.
  See more – managing your time 

Ending

Always leave time at the end of the exam to check your answers. You may find you have made mistakes or left out information. By correcting this you will earn more points. Continue this process until you have used all available time. Do not leave early, once you have left the exam you will not be able to correct any of your mistakes. Use your time well and you will be faced with less regrets after the test.

Basic Math Practice practice questions – Long & Short Division, Multiplication, Decimals, Fractions, Percent

Basic Math questions are common on these types of exam:

Nursing Entrance Exams ( NET, DET, PSB, HOBET, HESI, TEAS, PNEE)

Armed Services Entrance including ASVAB and AFQT

High School Exams (AHSGE, CAHSEE, COOP, GEE, GHSGT, GQE, ISAT, ITBS, OGT, SHSAT, TACHS, BC Provincial, ISEE, HSPT and SSAT)

Basic Math Practice Test Questions

1. 491 ÷ 9 =

A. 54 r5

B. 56 r6

C. 57 r5

D. 51 r3

2. 703 ÷ 6 =

A. 116 r5

B. 117 r1

C. 116 r3

D. 118 r4

3. 1518 ÷ 27 =

A. 54 r1

B. 56 r6

C. 55 r3

D. 59 r2

4. Express 71/1000 as a decimal.

A. .71

B. .0071

C. .071

D. 7.1

5. 4.7 + .9 + .01 =

A. 5.5

B. 6.51

C. 5.61

D. 5.7

6. .33 × .59 =

A. .1947

B. 1.947

C. .0197

D. .1817

7. .84 ÷ .7 =

A. .12

B. 12

C. .012

D. 1.2

8. Express the ten thousandths place in 1.7389

A. 1

B. 8

C. 9

D. 3

9. .87 – .48 =

A. .39

B. .49

C. .41

D. .37

10. Round 3.864 to the nearest tenth.

A. 3.9

B. 3.86

C. 4

D. 3.96

11. Which is the equivalent decimal number for forty nine thousandths?

A. .49

B. .0049

C. .049

D. 4.9

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. A
11. C

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Advanced Algebra Practice Questions

Basic Algebra is a common subject for the following exams:

College Entrance,  Nursing Entrance

Armed Services: AFQT, ASVAB, High School

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1. Find x+y, if: 5x+8y=67 and 2x-y=31 
2. 98
3. 46
4. 21
5. 14
6. 7

2. Peter’s salary is twice Ann’s salary and half of David’s salary. Then the average salary of Ann and David is             Peter’s salary.
   1. smaller than
   2. equal to
   3. larger than
   4. depends on salary
   5. there is no correct answer

3. Ann and Kate have 80 dollars together. If Kate buys ice-cream for 5 dollars, then  Kate will have double Ann’s money. How much money does Ann have?
   1. $20
   2. $25
   3. $40
   4. $50
   5. $55

4. Given: a=b+2c,   b=3c. What is the average of numbers a,  b  and  c?
   1. c
   2. 1.5c
   3. 2c
   4. 2 1/3 c
   5. 3c

5. In a forest  4/7 of all the trees are conifer and the rest are leaf-bearing. Among the leaf-bearing trees 7/15 are oak and 2/3 of these oaks are new. There are 160 old oaks in the forest. How many trees in all are in the forest?
   1. 2400
   2. 2800
   3. 3200
   4. 3600
   5. 4000

6. Find x+y, if:    2x+3y=8 and 3x+5y=13 
   1. 1.5
   2. 2
   3. 2.5
   4. 3
   5. 3.5
7. The speed of one car is  20%  less than the speed of a second car. What per cent more time does the first car need to travel the same route as the second car?
   1. 12.5%
   2. 20%
   3. 25%
   4. 30%
   5. 33  %

8. Number of boys in a class is twice the number of girls. 20% of the girls are brunettes and of the rest – half are blondes: Mary, Clara, Gina and Trisha. How many boys study in this class?
   1. 20
   2. 24
   3. 30
   4. 32
   5. 40

9. In the previous question – what part of all the students are brunette girls?
   1. 20%
   2. 1/10
   3. 1/2
   4. 1/15
   5. 15%

10. Find x+y, if: 5x+8y=67 and 2x-y=31 
    1. 98
    2. 46
    3. 21
    4. 14
    5. 7

11. Peter’s salary is twice Ann’s salary and it is half of David’s salary. Then the average salary of Ann and David is             Peter’s salary.
    1. smaller than
    2. equal to
    3. larger than
    4. depends on salary
    5. there is no correct answer

12. If the average of three numbers is V. If one of the numbers is Z and another is Y, what is the remaining number?
    1. A. ZY – V
    2. B. Z/V – 3 – Y
    3. C. Z/3 – V – Y
    4. D. 3V- Z – Y
    5. E. V- Z – Y

13. Two cyclists start biking from a trail’s start 3 hours apart. The second cyclist travels at 10 miles per hour and starts 3 hours after the first cyclist who is traveling at 6 miles per hour. How much time will pass before the second cyclist catches up with the first from the time the second cyclist started biking?
    1. A. 2 hours
    2. B. 4 ½ hours
    3. C. 5 ¾ hours
    4. D. 6 hours
    5. E. 7 ½ hours

14. Jim can fill a pool carrying buckets of water in 30 minutes. Sue can do the same job in 45 minutes. Tony can do the same job in 1 ½ hours. How quickly can all three fill the pool together?
    1. A. 12 minutes
    2. B. 15 minutes
    3. C. 21 minutes
    4. D. 23 minutes
    5. E. 28 minutes

15. Mary is reviewing her algebra quiz. She has determined that one of her solutions is incorrect. Which one is it?
    1. A. 2x + 5 (x-1) = 9 x = 2
    2. B. p – 3(p-5) = 10 p = 2.5
    3. C. 4 y + 3 y = 28 y = 4
    4. D. 5 w + 6 w – 3w = 64 w = 8
    5. E. t – 2t – 3t = 32 t = 8

Answer Key

1. 4

2. 3

3. 2

4. 5

5. 1

6. 2.5

7. 3

8. 1

9. 4

10. 4

11. 3

12. 4

13. 2

14. 2

15. 5