ACT Math Section 1-0

ACT – Math Section
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QUESTION NO: 1
3 𝑥−5
If the expression 2+𝑥 = 2𝑥
then one possible value of 𝑥 could be
A. – 1
B. – 2
C. – 5
D. 1
E. 2
Answer: A
Explanation: Cross multiply and solve for x:

3(2𝑥) = (2 + 𝑥)(𝑥 − 5)
6𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10
𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 10 = 0
(𝑥 − 10)(𝑥 + 1) = 0
𝑥 = 10, 𝑥 − 1
QUESTION NO: 2
In the graph above, ABCD is a square. What are the coordinates of point B?
A. (–1,–4)
B. (–1,4)
C. (–1,6)
D. (–3,1)

E. (–3,4)
Answer: B
Explanation: Point B is the same distance from the y-axis as point A, so the x-coordinate of point B is the
same as the x-coordinate of point A: –1. Point B is the same distance from the x-axis as point C, so the y-
coordinate of point B is the same as the y-coordinate of point C: 4. The coordinates of point B are (–1,4).
QUESTION NO: 3
2
Line 𝑦 = 𝑥- 5 is perpendicular to line
3
2
A. 𝑦 = 3
𝑥 +5
2
B. 𝑦 = 5 − 𝑥
3
2
C. 𝑦 = − 3 𝑥 − 5
3
D. 𝑦 = 𝑥−5
3
2
E. 𝑦 = − 3 𝑥 + 5
Answer: E
Explanation: Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other. The slope of the
2 2 3 3
line given is 3 The negative reciprocal of 3 is 2. Every line with a slope of − 2 is perpendicular to the
3 2
given line; 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 +5 is perpendicular to 𝑦 = 3
𝑥 −5.
QUESTION NO: 4
If 30% of r is equal to 75% of s, what is 50% of s if r = 30?
A. 4.5
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12

E. 15
Answer: B
Explanation: If r = 30, 30% of r = (0.30)(3) = 9. 9 is equal to 75% of s. If 0.75s = 9, then s = 12. 50% of s =
(0.50)(12) = 6.
QUESTION NO: 5
A dormitory now houses 30 men and allows 42 square feet of space per man. If five more men are put
into this dormitory, how much less space will each man have?
A. 5 square feet
B. 6 square feet
C. 7 square feet
D. 8 square feet
E. 9 square feet
Answer: B
Explanation: 30 men X 42 square feet = 1,260 square feet of space; 1,260 square feet ÷ 35 men = 36
square feet; 42 – 36 = 6, so each man will have 6 less square feet of space.
QUESTION NO: 6
Rob has six songs on his portable music player. How many different four-song orderings can Rob create?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 360
E. 720
Answer: D

Explanation: The order of the four songs is important. The orderings A, B, C, D and A, C, B, D contain the
same four songs, but in different orders. Both orderings must be counted. The number of six-choose-
four orderings is equal to (6)(5)(4)(3)= 360.
QUESTION NO: 7
The statement “Raphael runs every Sunday” is always true. Which of the following statements is also
true?
A. If Raphael does not run, then it is not Sunday.

B. If Raphael runs, then it is Sunday.
C. If it is not Sunday, then Raphael does not run.
D. If it is Sunday, then Raphael does not run.
E. If it is Sunday, it is impossible to determine if Raphael runs.
Answer: A
Explanation: The statement “Raphael runs every Sunday” is equivalent to “If it is Sunday, Raphael runs.”
The contrapositive of a true statement is also true. The contrapositive of “If it is Sunday, Raphael runs” is
“If Raphael does not run, it is not Sunday.”
QUESTION NO: 8

In the diagram above, lines EF and GH are parallel, and line AB is perpendicular to lines EF and
GH. What is the length of line AB?
A. 5
B. 5√2
C. 5√3
D. 10√2
E. 10√3
Answer: C
Explanation: Line AB is perpendicular to line BC, which makes triangle ABC a right triangle. Angles DAF
and DCH are alternating angles—angles made by a pair of parallel lines cut by a transversal. Angle DAF
≅angle DCH, therefore, angle DCH = 120 degrees. Angles DCH and ACB form a line. There are 180
degrees in a line, so the measure of angle ACB = 180 – 120 = 60 degrees. Triangle ABC is a 30-60-90 right
triangle, which means that the length of the hypotenuse, AC, is equal to twice the length of the leg
10
opposite the 30-degree angle, BC. Therefore, the length of BC is , or 5. The length of the leg opposite
2
the 60-degree angle, AB, is √3 times the length of the other leg, BC. Therefore, the length of AB is 5√3.
QUESTION NO: 9
(𝑥 2 +2𝑥−15)
The expression (𝑥 2 +4𝑥−21) is equivalent to
5
A.
7
B. 𝑥 + 5
𝑥+5
C. 𝑥+7
−5
D. 2𝑥−7
2𝑥−15
E.
4𝑥−21

Answer: C
Explanation: Factor the numerator and denominator and cancel like factors:
𝑥 2 + 2𝑥– 15 = (𝑥 + 5)(𝑥– 3)
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥– 21 = (𝑥 + 7)(𝑥– 3)
𝑥+5
Cancel the (𝑥 – 3) term from the numerator and the denominator. The fraction reduces to 𝑥+7
QUESTION NO: 10
The point (2,1) is the midpoint of a line with endpoints at (–5,3) and
A. (–3,4).
B. (–7,2).
C. (7,1).
D. (9,–1).
E. (–10,3).
Answer: D
Explanation: The midpoint of a line is equal to the average x-coordinates and the average y-coordinates
of the line’s endpoints:
−5 + 𝑥
= 2, −5 + 𝑥 = 4, = 9
2
3+𝑦
= 1, 3 + 𝑦 = 2, 𝑦 = 9
2
The other endpoint of this line is at (9,–1).
QUESTION NO: 11
Lindsay grows only roses and tulips in her garden. The ratio of roses to tulips in her garden is 5:6. If there
are 242 total flowers in her garden, how many of them are tulips?
A. 22
B. 40
C. 110
D. 121
E.132

Answer: E
Explanation: The number of roses, 5x, plus the number of tulips, 6x, is equal to 242 total flowers: 5x + 6x
= 242, 11x = 242, x = 22. There are 5(22) = 110 roses and 6(22) = 132 tulips in Lindsay’s garden.
QUESTION NO: 12
It takes eight people 12 hours to clean an office. How long would it take six people to clean the office?
A. 9 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 16 hours
D. 18 hours
E. 24 hours
Answer: C
Explanation: There is an inverse relationship between the number of people and the time needed to
clean the office. Multiply the number of people by the hours needed to clean the office: (8)(12) = 96.
96
Divide the total number of hours by the new number of people, 6: 6 = 16. It takes six people 16 hours to
clean the office.
QUESTION NO: 13
Greg has nine paintings. The Hickory Museum has enough space to display three of them. From how
many different sets of three paintings does Greg have to choose?
A. 27
B. 56
C. 84
D. 168
E. 504
Answer: C

Explanation: Be careful not to count the same set of three paintings more than once—order is not
(9)(8)(7) 504
important. A nine-choose-three combination is equal to (3)(2)(1) = 6
= 84
QUESTION NO: 14
If the surface area of a cube is 384 cm2, what is the volume of the cube?
A. 64 cm3
B. 256 cm3
C. 512 cm3
D. 1,152 cm3
E. 4,096 cm3
Answer: C
Explanation: The surface area of a cube is equal to 6𝑒 2 , where e is the length of one edge of the cube;
6𝑒 2 = 384 cm, 𝑒 2 = 64, e = 8 cm. The volume of a cube is equal to 𝑒 3 ; (8 cm)3 = 512 c𝑚3 .
QUESTION NO: 15
In the diagram above, what is the sum of the measures of the angles x, y, and z?
A. 180 degrees

B. 360 degrees
C. 540 degrees
D. 720 degrees
E. cannot be determined
Answer: B
Explanation: There are 180 degrees in a line: (x + (supplement of angle x)) + (y + (supplement of angle y))
+ (z + (supplement of angle z)) = 540. The supplement of angle x, the supplement of angle y, and the
supplement of angle z are the interior angles of a triangle. There are 180 degrees in a triangle, so those
supplements sum to 180. Therefore, x + y + z + 180 = 540, and x + y + z = 360.
QUESTION NO: 16
Given the following figure with one tangent and one secant drawn to the circle, what is the measure of
angle ADB?
A. 50 degrees
B. 85 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 110 degrees
E. 25 degrees
Answer: E
Explanation: The measure of an angle in the exterior of a circle formed by a tangent and a secant is
̂ which is 60°, and
equal to half the difference of the intercepted arcs. The two intercepted arcs are 𝐴𝐵
1 1
̂ which is 110°. Find half of the difference of the two arcs; (110– 60) = (50) = 25°.
𝐴𝐶
2 2

QUESTION NO: 17
Balloons are sold according to the chart above. If a customer buys one balloon at a time, the cost is
$1.00 per balloon. If a customer buys ten balloons at a time, the cost is $0.90 per balloon. If Carlos
wants to buy 2,000 balloons, how much money does he save by buying 1,000 balloons at a time rather
than ten balloons at a time?
A. $200
B. $300
C. $500
D. $600
E. $800
Answer: D
Explanation: If Carlos buys ten balloons, he will pay (10)($0.90) = $9. In order to total 2,000 balloons,
2,000
Carlos will have to make this purchase 10
=200 times. It will cost him a total of (200)($9) = $1,800. If
Carlos buys 1,000 balloons, he will pay (1,000)($0.60) = $600. In order to total 2,000 balloons, Carlos will
2,000
have to make this purchase 1,000 = 2 times. It will cost him a total of (2)($600) = $1,200. It will save
Carlos $1,800 – $1,200 = $600 to buy the balloons 1,000 at a time.
QUESTION NO: 18
𝑎𝑏
If 𝑐
= d, and a and c are doubled, what happens to the value of d?
A. The value of d remains the same.

B. The value of d is doubled.

C. The value of d is four times greater.

D. The value of d is halved.
E. The value of d is four times smaller.
Answer: A
2𝑎𝑏
Explanation: If a and c are doubled, the fraction on the left side of the equation becomes 2𝑐
. The
2
fraction has been multiplied by which is equal to 1. Multiplying a fraction by 1 does not change its
2
2𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏
value; = = 𝑑. he value of d remains the same.
2𝑐 𝑐
QUESTION NO: 19
In the diagram above, line OA is congruent to line OB.What is the measure of arc CD?
A. 27.5 degrees
B. 55 degrees
C. 70 degrees
D. 110 degrees
E. 125 degrees
Answer: C
Explanation: Triangle AOB is isosceles because line OA is congruent to line OB. Angles A and B are both
55 degrees, which means that angle O = 180 – (55 + 55) = 70 degrees. Angle O is a central angle and arc
CD is its intercepted arc. A central angle and its intercepted arc are equal in measure, so the measure of
arc CD is 70 degrees.

QUESTION NO: 20
𝑥√32
The expression is equivalent to
√4𝑥
A. 2√2
√2
B. 2
2√2
C.
√𝑥
𝑥√2
D.
𝑥
2𝑥√2
E.
√𝑥
Answer: E
Explanation: Simplify the numerator 𝑥√32 = 𝑥√16 √2 = 4𝑥√2. Simplify the denominator: √4𝑥 =
4𝑥 √2 2𝑥√2
√4 √𝑥= 2√𝑥. Divide the numerator and denominator by 2: 2√𝑥
=
√𝑥
QUESTION NO: 21
What is the next number in the series below?
3 16 6 12 12 8
A. 4
B. 15
C. 20
D. 24
E. 32

Answer: D
Explanation: This series actually has two alternating sets of numbers. The first number is doubled, giving
the third number. The second number has 4 subtracted from it, giving it the fourth number. Therefore,
the blank space will be 12 doubled, or 24.
QUESTION NO: 22
The volume of a glass of water placed in the sun decreases by 20%. If there are 240 mL of water in the
glass now, what was the original volume of water in the glass?
A. 192 𝑚𝑙
B. 260 𝑚𝑙
C. 288 𝑚𝑙
D. 300 𝑚𝑙
E. 360 𝑚𝑙
Answer: D
Explanation: The original volume of water, x, minus 20% of x, 0.20x, is equal to the current volume of
water, 240 𝑚𝑙:
𝑥 – 0.20𝑥 = 240 𝑚𝑙
0.8𝑥 = 240 𝑚𝑙
𝑥 = 300 𝑚𝑙
QUESTION NO: 23
What is the tenth term of the pattern below?
2 4 8 16
, , , …
3 9 27 81
20
A. 30
210
B. 3
2
C. 310

2
2 3
D. ( )
3
2 10
E. (3)
Answer: E
2
Explanation: Each term in the pattern is equal to the fraction 3 raised to an exponent that is equal to the
2 1
position of the term in the sequence. The first term in the sequence is equal to (3) , the second term is
2 2 2 10
equal to ( ) , and so on. Therefore, the tenth term in the sequence will be equal to ( )
3 3
QUESTION NO: 24
How does the area of a rectangle change if both the base and the height of the original rectangle are
tripled?
A. The area is tripled.

B. The area is six times larger.
C. The area is nine times larger.
D. The area remains the same.
E. The area cannot be determined.
Answer: C
Explanation: Since both dimensions are tripled, there are two additional factors of 3. Therefore, the new
area is 3 ×3 = 9 times as large as the original. For example, use a rectangle with a base of 5 and height of
6. The area is 5 ×6 = 30 square units. If you multiply the each side length by 3, the new dimensions are
15 and 18. The new area is 15 × 18, which is 270 square units. By comparing the new area with the
original area, 270 square units is nine times larger than 30 square units; 30 × 9 = 270.
QUESTION NO: 25
𝑥+6
The equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥−18 is undefined when 𝑥 =
A. –9.

B. –2.
C. –6.
D. 0.
E. 9.
Answer: A
Explanation: An equation is undefined when the value of a denominator in the equation is equal to zero.
Set 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 18 equal to zero and factor the quadratic to find its roots:
𝑥 2 + 7𝑥– 18 = 0
(𝑥 + 9)(𝑥 – 2) = 0
𝑥 = – 9, 𝑥 = 2
QUESTION NO: 26
In the diagram above, angle A is congruent to angle BED, and angle C is congruent to angle D. If the ratio
of the length of AB to the length of EB is 5:1, and the area of triangle BED = 5𝑎2 + 10, what is area of
triangle ABC?
A. 5𝑎2 + 10
B. 25𝑎2 + 50
C. 25𝑎2 + 100
D. 125𝑎2 + 250
Answer: D

Explanation: Triangles ABC and BED have two pairs of congruent angles. Therefore, the third pair of
angles must be congruent, which makes these triangles similar. If the area of the smaller triangle, BED, is
𝑏ℎ (5𝑏) (5ℎ) 𝑏ℎ
equal to 2 , then the area of the larger triangle, ABC, is equal to 2
or 25 ( 2 ) . The area of triangle
ABC is 25 times larger than the area of triangle BED. Multiply the area of triangle BED by 25: 25(5𝑎2 +
10) = 125𝑎2 + 250.
QUESTION NO: 27
The number p is greater than 0, a multiple of 6, and a factor of 180. How many possibilities are there for
the value of p?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
E. 11
Answer: B
Explanation: The positive factors of 180 (the positive numbers that divide evenly into 180) are 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 30, 36, 45, 60, 90, and 180. Of these numbers, 8 (6, 12, 18, 30, 36, 60, 90, and
180) are multiples of 6.
QUESTION NO: 28
If g > 0 and h < 0, which of the following is always positive?
A. gh
B. g + h
C. g – h
D. |h| – |g|
E. ℎ 𝑔
Answer: C
Explanation: A positive number minus a negative number will not only always be a positive number, but
will also be a positive number greater than the first operand. gh will always be negative when one

multiplicand is positive and the other is negative. g + h will be positive when the absolute value of g is
greater than the absolute value of h, but g + h will be negative when the absolute value of g is less than
the absolute value of h. |h| – |g| will be positive when |h| is greater than g, but |h| – |g| will be
negative when |h| is less than g. hg will be positive when g is an even, whole number, but negative
when g is an odd, whole number.
QUESTION NO: 29
The length of a room is three more than twice the width of the room. The perimeter of the room is 66
feet. What is the length of the room?
Answer: 23
Explanation: If x is the width of the room, then 3 + 2x is the length of the room. The perimeter is equal
to x + x + (3 + 2x) + (3 + 2x) = 66; 6x + 6 = 66; 6x = 60; x = 10. The length of the room is equal to 2x + 3,
2(10) + 3 = 23 feet.
QUESTION NO: 30
In the diagram above, lines K and L are parallel, and lines Mand N are parallel. If b = 8, then a = ?
Answer: 11
Explanation: The labeled angle formed by lines M and K and the supplement of the labeled angle formed
by lines L and N are alternating angles. Therefore, they are congruent. The angle labeled (10a + 5) and its
supplement, which is equal to (8b + 1), total 180 degrees: (10a + 5) + (8b + 1) = 180. If b = 8, then:

(10a + 5) + (8(8) + 1) = 180

10a + 70 = 180
10a = 110
a = 11
QUESTION NO: 31
If 6x + 9y – 15 = –6, what is the value of –2x – 3y + 5?
Answer: 2
Explanation: The first expression, 6x + 9y – 15, is –3 times the second expression, –2x – 3y + 5 (multiply
each term in the second expression by –3 and you’d get the first expression). Therefore, the value of the
first expression, –6, is –3 times the value of the second expression. So, you can find the value of the
−6
second expression by dividing the value of the first expression by–3: −3 = 2The value of −2𝑥 − 3𝑦 +
−1 1
5(2) is just 3
times the value of6𝑥 + 9𝑦 − 15 (−6) since −2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 itself is − 3 times 6x + 9y – 15.
QUESTION NO: 32
Find the measure of angle Z.
Answer: 90
Explanation: Triangle DBC and triangle DEF are isosceles right triangles, which means the measures of
BDC andEDF both equal 45°; 180 – (mBDC + mEDF) = mZ; 180 – 90 = mZ; mZ = 90°.

QUESTION NO: 33
If the distance from point (–2,m) to point (4,–1) is 10 units, what is the positive value of m?
Answer: 7
Explanation: First, use the distance formula to form an equation that can be solved for m:
Distance = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
10 = √(4 − (−2))2 + ((−1) − 𝑚)2
10 = √(6)2 + (−1 − 𝑚)2
10 = √36 + 𝑚2 + 2𝑚 + 1
10 = √𝑚2 + 2𝑚 + 37
100 = √𝑚2 + 2𝑚 + 37
𝑚2 + 2𝑚 − 63 = 0
Now, factor 𝑚2 + 2𝑚 − 63:
(𝑚 + 9) (𝑚 − 7) = 0
𝑚 = 7, 𝑚 = −9. The positive value of 𝑚 is 7.
QUESTION NO: 34
2
If 𝑧 = 9, then 𝑎 = 3 when 𝑧 =?
𝑎
Answer: 27
2
Explanation: Substitute 3 for 𝑎: 𝑧 = 9. To solve for z, raise both sides of the equation to the power
3
2 23 3
3
: 𝑧 32 = 92, 𝑧 = √93 = 33 = 27
QUESTION NO: 35
The length of a rectangular prism is four times the height of the prism and one-third the width of the

prism. If the volume of the prism is 384 𝑖𝑛3 , what is the width of the prism?
Answer: 24
Explanation: If the height of the prism is h, then the length of the prism is four times that, 4h. The length
is one-third of the width, so the width is three times the length: 12h. The volume of the prism is equal to
its length multiplied by its width multiplied by its height:
(ℎ) (4ℎ)(12ℎ) = 384
48ℎ3 = 384
ℎ3 = 8
ℎ=2
The height of the prism is 2 in, the length of the prism is (2 in)(4) = 8 in, and the width of the prism is (8
in)(3) = 24 in.
QUESTION NO: 36
𝑏
If 2𝑎2 + b = 10 and –4 + 3𝑎 = 11, what is the positive value of a?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Solve 2𝑎2 + 𝑏 = 10 for 𝑏: 𝑏 = 10 − 2𝑎2 . Substitute (10 − 2𝑎2 ) for b in the second equation
and solve for a:
10 − 2𝑎2
− + 3𝑎 = 11
4
−10 + 2𝑎2 + 12𝑎 = 44
2𝑎2 + 12𝑎 − 54 = 0
2𝑎 − 6 = 0, 𝑎=3
𝑎 + 9 = 0, 𝑎 = −9
The positive value of a is 3

QUESTION NO: 37
Stephanie buys almonds at the grocery store for $1.00 per pound. If she buys 4 pounds of almonds and
pays a 5% tax on her purchase, what is Stephanie’s total bill?
Answer: 4.20
Explanation: If one pound of almonds costs $1.00, then 4 pounds of almonds costs 4($1.00) = $4.00. If
Stephanie pays a 5% tax, then she pays ($4.00)(0.05) = $0.20 in tax. Her total bill is $4.00 + $0.20 =
$4.20.
QUESTION NO: 38
The ratio of the number of linear units in the circumference of a circle to the number of square units in
the area of that circle is 2:5.What is the radius of the circle?
Answer: 5
Explanation: The circumference of a circle = 2πr and the area of a circle = πr2. If the ratio of the number
of linear units in the circumference to the number of square units in the area is 2:5, then five times the
circumference is equal to twice the area:
5 (2𝜋𝑟) = 2(𝜋𝑟)2
10𝜋𝑟 = 2𝜋𝑟 2
10𝑟 = 2𝑟 2
5𝑟 = 𝑟 2
𝑟=5
The radius of the circle is equal to 5.
QUESTION NO: 39
Which of the following number pairs is in the ratio 4:5?
1 1
A. 4, 5
1 1
B. 5, 4
1 4
C. 5, 5

4 5
D. ,
5 4
4
E. 1 , 5
Answer: B
5
Explanation: Two numbers are in the ratio 4:5 if the second number is 4 times the value of the first
1 5 1
number; 4 is 4 times the value of 5.
QUESTION NO: 40
When 𝑥 = –3, the expression –2𝑥 2 + 3x – 7 =
A. –34.
B. –27.
C. –16.
D. –10.
E. 2.
Answer: A
Explanation: Substitute –3 for x:

–2(–3)2 + 3(–3) – 7 = –2(9) – 9 – 7 = –18 – 16 = –34
QUESTION NO: 41
What is the slope of the line –3y = 12x – 3?
A. –4
B. –3

C. 1
D. 4
E. 12
Answer: A
Explanation: First, convert the equation to slope-intercept form: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏. Divide both sides of the
equation by –3:
−3𝑦 12𝑥 − 3
=
−3 −3
𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 1
The slope of a line written in this form is equal to the coefficient of the x term. The coefficient of the 𝑥
term is – 4, so the slope of the line is – 4.
QUESTION NO: 42
Answer: D
Explanation: The equation of a parabola with its turning point c units to the right of the y-axis is written
as y = (x – c)2 . The equation of a parabola with its turning point d units below the x-axis is written as y =
𝑥 2 – 𝑑. The parabola shown has its turning point three units to the right of the yaxis and two units
below the x-axis, so its equation is y = (x – 3)2 – 2. Alternatively, you can plug the coordinates of the
vertex of the parabola, (3,–2), into each equation. The only equation that holds true is choice d: y = (x –
3)2 – 2, –2 = (3 – 3)2 – 2, –2 = 02 – 2, –2 = –2.

QUESTION NO: 43
5 9
If 0.34 < x < 0.40 and 16 < 𝑥 < 20, which of the following could be 𝑥?
1
A. 3
2
B. 5
3
C.
8
3
D. 7
4
E. 9
Answer: C
5 9 3
Explanation: 16 = 0.3125 and 20 = 0.45; 8 = 0.375 which is between 0.34 and 0.40, and between 0.3125
and 0.45.
QUESTION NO: 44
A store prices a coat at $85. During a sale, the coat is sold at 20% off. After the sale, the store raises the
price of the coat 10% over its sale price.What is the price of the coat now?
A. $18.70
B. $61.20
C. $68.00
D. $74.80
E. $93.50
Answer: D
Explanation: 20% of $85 = (0.20) ($85) = $17.While on sale, the coat is sold for $85 – $17 = $68; 10% of
$68 = (0.10) ($68) = $6.80. After the sale, the coat is sold for $68 + $6.80 = $74.80.

QUESTION NO: .45

The expression 4𝑥 2 – 2x + 3 is equal to 3 when x = 0 and when x =
1
A. − 2
1
B. − 4
1
C. 8
1
D. 4
1
E. 2
Answer: E
Explanation: Set the expression 4𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 + 3 equal to 3 and solve for 𝑥:

4𝑥 2 – 2x + 3 = 3
4𝑥 2 – 2x + 3 – 3 = 3 – 3
4𝑥 2 – 2x = 0
1
4𝑥 (𝑥 – ) = 0
2
1
𝑥 = 0, 𝑥=
2
QUESTION NO: 46
A spinner is divided into eight equal regions, labeled one through eight. If Jenna spins the wheel, what is
the probability that she will spin a number that is less than four and greater than two?
1
A. 8
9
B. 32
3
C. 8
1
D.
2
3
E. 4
Answer: A

Explanation: There are three numbers on the wheel that are less than four (1, 2, 3), but only one of
those numbers (3) is greater than two. The probability of Jenna spinning a number that is both less than
1
4 and greater than 2 is .
8
QUESTION NO: 47
The length of an edge of a cube is equal to half the height of a cylinder that has a volume of 160π cubic
units. If the radius of the cylinder is 4 units, what is the surface area of the cube?
A. 64 square units
B. 96 square units
C. 100 square units
D. 125 square units
E. 150 square units
Answer: E
Explanation: The volume of a cylinder is equal to π𝑟 2 h. The volume of the cylinder is 160π and its radius
is 4. Therefore, the height of the cylinder is equal to:
160π = π(4)2 h
160 = 16h
h = 10
The length of an edge of the cube is equal to half the height of the cylinder. The edge of the cubeis 5
units. The surface area of a cube is equal to 6𝑒 2 , where e is the length of an edge of the cube. The
surface area of the cube = 6(5)2 = 6(25) = 150 square units.
QUESTION NO: 48
The function m#n is equal to 𝑚2 – n.Which of the following is equivalent to m#(n#m)?
A. –n
B. 𝑛2 – m
C. 𝑚2 + m – 𝑛2
D. (𝑚2 –n)2 – n
E. (𝑛2 – m)2 – m

Answer: C
Explanation: m#n is a function definition. The problem is saying “m#n” is the same as “𝑚2 – n”. If m#n is
𝑛2 – n, then n#mis 𝑛2 – m. So, to find m#(n#m), replace (n#m) with the value of (n#m), which is 𝑛2 – m:
m#(n2 – m).
Now, use the function definition again. The function definition says “take the value before the # symbol,
square it, and subtract the value after the # symbol”: m squared is 𝑚2 minus the second term, (𝑛2 – m),
is equal to 𝑚2 – (𝑛2 – m) = 𝑚2 – 𝑛2 + m.
QUESTION NO: 49
1
Which of the following has the greatest value when x = − 4?
A. 𝑥 −1
3
B. −
8𝑥
C. 4𝑥 + 3
D. 16𝑥
1
E.
81𝑥
Answer: E
1 1 3 3 3 1
Explanation: 𝑥 −1 = 𝑥 = 1 = −4; − 8𝑥 = − 1 = 2 . 4𝑥 + 3 = 4 (− 4) + 3 = −1 + 3 = 2; 16𝑥 =
− 8(− )
4 4
1 1
1 1 1 1
16−4 = 1 = ; = 1 = 814 = 3.
16 2 81𝑥 −
4 81 4

QUESTION NO: 50
In the diagram above, lines Mand N are parallel. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 𝑗 + 𝑙.
B. 𝑔 = ℎ.
C. 𝑐 + 𝑓 = 𝑓 + 𝑏.
D. 𝑔 + 𝑒 + 𝑓 + ℎ = 360.
E. 𝑑 + 𝑒 = 𝑓 + 𝑗.
Answer: E
Explanation: Angles e and f are vertical angles, so angle e  angle f. However, angle d and angle j are not
alternating angles. These angles are formed by different transversals. It cannot be stated that angle d 
angle j, therefore, it cannot be stated that d + e = f + j.
QUESTION NO: 51
Melissa runs the 50-yard dash five times, with times of 5.4 seconds, 5.6 seconds, 5.4 seconds, 6.3
seconds, and 5.3 seconds. If she runs a sixth dash, which of the following would change the mean and
mode of her scores, but not the median?
A. 5.3 seconds
B. 5.4 seconds
C. 5.5 seconds
D. 5.6 seconds
E. 6.3 seconds
Answer: A

5.4 +5.6 +5.4 +6.3 +5.3 28

Explanation: Melissa’s mean time for the first five dashes is = = 5.6. Her times,
5 5
in order from least to greatest, are: 5.3, 5.4, 5.4, 5.6, and 6.3. The middle score, or median, is 5.4. The
number that appears most often, the mode, is 5.4. A score of 5.3 means that the mean will decrease and
that the mode will no longer be 5.4 alone. The mode will now be 5.3 and 5.4. The median, however, will
remain 5.4.
QUESTION NO: 52
𝑥𝑦
+ 𝑥𝑦
𝑦
If 𝑥 ≠ 0 and 𝑦 ≠ 0, 𝑥𝑦 =
𝑥
𝑥
A. 𝑦 + 1.
𝑥
B. + 𝑥
𝑦
𝑥
C. + 𝑦
𝑦
D. 2𝑥𝑦
E. 𝑦 2 + 𝑥
Answer: B
𝑥𝑦
+ 𝑥𝑦 𝑥𝑦 𝑥 𝑥
𝑦
Explanation: 𝑥𝑦 = ( 𝑦 + 𝑥𝑦) (𝑥𝑦) = 𝑦
+𝑥
𝑥
QUESTION NO: 53

The scatterplot above shows the speeds of different runners over time. Which of the following could be
the equation of the line of best fit?
A. 𝑠 = −2(𝑡 − 15)
B. 𝑠 = −𝑡 + 25
1
C. 𝑠 = − 2 (𝑡 − 10)
1
D. 𝑠 = − 2 (𝑡 − 20)
E. 𝑠 = 2 (𝑡 + 15)
Answer: A
Explanation: If a straight line were drawn through as many of the plotted points as possible, it would
have a negative slope. The line slopes more sharply than the line y = –x (a line with a slope of – 1), so the
line would have a slope more negative than – 1. The line would also have a y-intercept well above the
𝑥 −axis. The only equation given with a slope more negative than – 1 𝑖𝑠 𝑠 =– 2(𝑡– 15).
QUESTION NO: 54
The radius of the outer circle shown above is 1.2 times greater than the radius of the inner circle. What
is the area of the shaded region?
A. 6π 𝑚2
B. 9π 𝑚2
C. 25π 𝑚2
D. 30π 𝑚2

E. 36π 𝑚2
Answer: B
Explanation: The area of a circle is equal to π𝑟 2 . The radius of the inner circle is 5 m; therefore, the area
of the inner circle is 25π 𝑚2 . The radius of the outer circle is (1.2)(5) = 6 m; therefore, the area of the
outer circle is 36π. Subtract the area of the inner circle from the area of the outer circle: 36π – 25π = 9π
𝑚2 .
QUESTION NO: 55
𝑚2
If m = 6, then the expression 3
− 4𝑚 + 10 is equal to
A. –12.
B. –2.
C. 6.
D. 12.
E. 22.
Answer: B
62 36
Explanation: Substitute 6 for m: 3 − 4(6) + 10 = 3
− 24 + 10 = 12 − 14 = −2.
QUESTION NO: 56
Which of the following is the midpoint of a line with endpoints at (–2,–8) and (8,0)?
A. (3,4)
B. (3,–4)
C. (–5,4)
D. (5,–4)
E. (6,–8)
Answer: B
Explanation: The midpoint of a line is equal to the average of the 𝑥 − and y-coordinates of its endpoints.

−2+8 6 −8 +0 8
The average of the x-coordinates = 2
= 2
= 3. The average of the y-coordinates = 2
= −2 =
−4. The midpoint of this line is at (3, −4)
QUESTION NO: 57
If 4𝑥 + 5 = 15, then 10𝑥 + 5 =
A. 2.5.
B. 15.
C. 22.5.
D. 25.
E. 30.
Answer: E
Explanation: If 4𝑥 + 5 = 15, then 4𝑥 = 10 and 𝑥 = 2.5. Substitute 2.5 for x in the second equation:
10(2.5) + 5 = 25 + 5 = 30.
QUESTION NO: 58
A music store offers customized guitars. A buyer has four choices for the neck of the guitar, two choices
for the body of the guitar, and six choices for the color of the guitar. The music store offers
A. 12 different guitars.
B. 16 different guitars.
C. 24 different guitars.
D. 36 different guitars.
E. 48 different guitars.
Answer: E
Explanation: To find the total number of different guitars that are offered, multiply the number of neck
choices by the number of body choices by the number of color choices: (4)(2)(6) = 48 different guitars.

QUESTION NO: 59
Which of the following is the set of positive factors of 12 that are NOT multiples of 2?
A. { }
B. {1}
C. {1, 3}
D. {1, 2, 3}
E. {2, 4, 6, 12}
Answer: C
Explanation: The set of positive factors of 12 is {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12}. All of the even numbers (2, 4, 6, and 12)
are multiples of 2. The only positive factors of 12 that are not multiples of 2 are 1 and 3.
QUESTION NO: 60
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) is shown above. How many values can be found for𝑓(3)?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4
Answer: B

Explanation: Be careful—the question asks you for the number of values of 𝑓(3), not 𝑓(𝑥) = 3. In other
words, how many y values can be generated when 𝑥 = 3? If the line 𝑥 = 3 is drawn on the graph, it
passes through only one point. There is only one value for 𝑓(3).
QUESTION NO: 61
𝑥 2 +5𝑥
The expression can be reduced to
𝑥 3 −25𝑥
A. 1.
5
B. 𝑥 2 −25
C. 𝑥 + 5
1
D.
𝑥−5
𝑥
E. 𝑥+5
Answer: D
Explanation: Factor the numerator and denominator of the fraction:

(𝑥 2 + 5x) = 𝑥(𝑥 + 5)
(𝑥 3 – 25x) = 𝑥(𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 – 5)
There is an x term and an (𝑥 + 5) term in both the numerator and denominator. Cancel those terms,
1
leaving the fraction .
𝑥−5
QUESTION NO: 62
Which of the following is the vertex of the parabola which is the graph of the equation 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)2 +
2?
A. (–1,–2)
B. (1,–2)
C. (–1,2)
D. (1,2)
E. (2,–1)

Answer: C
Explanation: The equation of a parabola with its turning point c units to the left of the 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 is
written as 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 𝑐)2 . The equation of a parabola with its turning point d units above the x-axis is
written as 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑑. The vertex of the parabola formed by the equation 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)2 + 2 is found
one unit to the left of the 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 and two units above the x-axis, at the point (–1,2). Alternatively, test
each answer choice by plugging the x value of the choice into the equation and solving for y. Only the
coordinates in choice 𝑐, (– 1, 2), represent a point on the parabola (𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)2 + 2, 2 = (– 1 + 1)2 +
2, 2 = 02 + 2, 2 = 2), so it is the only point of the choices given that could be the vertex of the
parabola.
QUESTION NO: 63
𝑏
𝑎 𝑐 is equivalent to
𝑐
A. √𝑎𝑏
𝑏
B. √𝑎𝑐
1
C. 𝑐
𝑎
𝑏
√𝑎 𝑏
D. 𝑐
𝑎𝑏
E.
𝑐
Answer: A
Explanation: When a base is raised to a fractional exponent, raise the base to the power given by the
numerator and take the root given by the denominator. Raise the base, 𝑎, to the 𝑏th power, since b is
𝑐
the numerator of the exponent. Then, take the 𝑐th rooth of that: √𝑎𝑏
QUESTION NO: 64
If the statement “No penguins live at the North Pole” is true, which of the following statements must
also be true?
A. All penguins live at the South Pole.
B. If Flipper is not a penguin, then he lives at the North Pole.
C. If Flipper is not a penguin, then he does not live at the North Pole.

D. If Flipper does not live at the North Pole, then he is a penguin.

E. If Flipper lives at the North Pole, then he is not a penguin.
Answer: E
Explanation: No penguins live at the North Pole, so anything that lives at the North Pole must not be a
penguin. If Flipper lives at the North Pole, then he, like all things at the North Pole, is not a penguin.
QUESTION NO: 65
If 𝑝 < 0, 𝑞 > 0, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟 > 𝑝, then which of the following must be true?
A. 𝑝 + 𝑟 > 0
B. 𝑟𝑝 < 𝑟𝑞
C. 𝑝𝑟 < 𝑟𝑞
D. 𝑟 + 𝑞 > 𝑞
E. 𝑝 + 𝑟 < 𝑟 + 𝑞
Answer: E
Explanation: If 𝑝 < 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑞 > 0, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑝 < 𝑞. 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑝 < 𝑞, 𝑝 plus any value will be less than 𝑞 𝑝𝑙𝑢𝑠 that
same value (whether positive or negative). Therefore, 𝑝 + 𝑟 < 𝑟 + 𝑞.
QUESTION NO: 66

The pie chart above shows the distribution of video rentals from Al’s Video Vault for a single night. If 250
videos were rented that night, how many more action movies were rented than horror movies?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 22
D. 25
E. 30
Answer: D
Explanation: 22% of the movies rented were action movies; 250(0.22) = 55 movies; 12% of the movies
rented were horror movies; 250(0.12) = 30 movies. There were 55 – 30 = 25 more action movies rented
than horror movies.
QUESTION NO: 67
If the circumference of the circle in the diagram above is 20π units, what is the area of triangle ABC?
A. 40 square units
B. 80 square units
C. 80π square units
D. 160 square units
E. 160π square units

Answer: B
Explanation: The circumference of a circle is equal to 2πr, where r is the radius of the circle. If the
circumference of the circle = 20π units, then the radius of the circle is equal to ten units. The base of
triangle ABC is the diameter of the circle, which is twice the radius. The base of the triangle is 20 units
1
and the height of the triangle is eight units. The area of a triangle is equal to 𝑏th where b is the base of
2
1 1
the triangle and h is the height of the triangle. The area of triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 = (8)(20) = 2 (160) =
2
80 square units.
QUESTION NO: 68
The area of an isosceles right triangle is 18 cm2.What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle?
A. 6 cm
B. 6√2 cm
C. 18√2cm
D. 18√3cm
E. 36√2cm
Answer: B
1
Explanation: The area of a triangle is equal to 2 𝑏ℎ where 𝑏 is the base of the triangle and h is the height
of the triangle. The base and height of an isosceles right triangle are equal in length. Therefore,
QUESTION NO:59
43
If 𝑎 < 3𝑥
< 𝑏, and 𝑎 = 4 and 𝑏 = 8, which of the following could be true?
A. 𝑥 < 𝑎
B. 𝑥 > 𝑏
C. 𝑎 < 𝑥 < 𝑏

D. 4 < 𝑥 < 8
E. none of the above
Answer: A
43 43
Explanation: If 𝑎 = 4, 𝑥 could be less than a. For example, 𝑥 could be 3: 4 < 3(3) < 8, 4 < 9
< 8, 4 <
7
4 < 8. Although 𝑥 < 𝑎 is not true for all values of 𝑥, it is true for some values of 𝑥.
9
QUESTION NO: 70
The length of a rectangle is one greater than three times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 26
feet, what is the area of the rectangle?
A. 13 𝑓𝑡 2
B. 24 𝑓𝑡 2
C. 30 𝑓𝑡 2
D. 78 𝑓𝑡 2
E. 100 𝑓𝑡 2
Answer: C
Explanation: The perimeter of a rectangle is equal to 2𝑙 + 2𝑤, where l is the length of the rectangle and
w is the width of the rectangle. If the length is one greater than three times the width, then set the
width equal to x and set the length equal to 3𝑥 + 1:
2(3𝑥 + 1) + 2(𝑥) = 26
6𝑥 + 2 + 2𝑥 = 26
8𝑥 = 24
𝑥=3
The width of the rectangle is 3 𝑓𝑡 and the length of the rectangle is 10 𝑓𝑡. The area of a rectangle is
equal to 𝑙𝑤; (10 𝑓𝑡)(3 𝑓𝑡) = 30 𝑓𝑡 2 .

QUESTION NO: 71
Based on the diagram above, which of the following is true?
A. 𝑖 = 𝑒 + 𝑓
B. 𝑔 + 𝑖 = ℎ + 𝑒
C. 𝑒 + 𝑖 = 𝑒 + ℎ
D. 𝑒 + 𝑔 + 𝑖 = 180
E. 𝑒 + 𝑓 + 𝑔 + ℎ + 𝑖 = 360
Answer: A
Explanation: The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior angles
of the triangle to which the exterior angle is NOT supplementary. Angle i is supplementary to angle g, so
the sum of the interior angles e and f is equal to the measure of angle 𝑖: 𝑖 = 𝑒 + 𝑓.
QUESTION NO: 72
Which of the following is an irrational number?
4
A. √9
B. 4−3
C. −(√3√3)
√72
D.
√200
E. (√32)3

Answer: E
Explanation: An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a repeating or terminating

decimal. (√32)3 = (√32)(√32)(√32) = 32√32 = 32√16√2 = (32)(4)√2 = 128√2. √2 cannot be
expressed as a repeating or terminating decimal, therefore, 128√2 is an irrational number.
QUESTION NO: 73
In the diagram above, the length of a side of square ABCD is four units. What is the area of the shaded
region?
A. 4
B. 4 – π
C. 4 – 4π
D. 16π
E. 16 – 4π
Answer: B
Explanation: The area of a square is equal to 𝑠 2 , where s is the length of a side of the square. The area of
ABCD is 42 = 16 square units. The area of a circle is equal to π𝑟 2 , where r is the radius of the circle.

4
The diameter of the circle is four units. The radius of the circle is 2 = two square units. The area of the
circle is equal to π(2)2 = 4π. The shaded area is equal to one-fourth of the difference between the area
1
of the square and the area of the circle: (16 – 4π)= 4 – π.
4
QUESTION NO: 74
The value of d is increased 50%, then decreased 50%. Compared to its original value, the value of d is
now
A. 25% smaller.
B. 25% larger.
C. 50% smaller.
D. 50% larger.
E. the same.
Answer: A
Explanation: To increase d by 50%, multiply d by 1.5: d = 1.5d. To find 50% of 1.5d, multiply 1.5d by 0.5:
(1.5d)(0.5) = 0.75d. Compared to its original value, d is now 75% of what it was. The value of d is now
25% smaller.
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QUESTION NO: 75
Which of the following expressions is undefined when 𝑥 = – 2?
𝑥+2
A. 𝑦 = 𝑥−2
𝑥 2 +4𝑥+4
B. 𝑦 = 𝑥−2
2𝑥+4
C. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 −4𝑥+4
𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2
D. 𝑦 = −𝑥 2 +2

𝑥 2 +2𝑥+2
E. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+8
Answer: E
Explanation: An expression is undefined when a denominator of the expression is equal to zero. When
𝑥 = −2, 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 8 = (−2)2 + 6(−2) + 8 = 4 − 12 + 8 = 0.
QUESTION NO: 76
If graphed, which of the following pairs of equations would be parallel to each other?
A. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 4, 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 4
1
B. 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 3, 𝑦 = − 𝑥 − 3
3
1
C. 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 1, 𝑦 = 5 𝑥 + 5
1
D. 𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 5, 𝑦 = 5 𝑥 + 5
E. 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 6, 𝑦 = 6𝑥 − 6
Answer: E
Explanation: Parallel lines have the same slope. The lines y = 6𝑥 + 6 and 𝑦 = 6𝑥 – 6 both have a slope
of 6, so they are parallel to each other.
QUESTION NO: 77
𝑎 4𝑏
if 𝑏−4 = 𝑎
+ 1, then when 𝑎 = 8, b could be equal to
A. −2

B. 4
C. 6
D. 7
E. 8
Answer: C
8 4𝑏 8 4𝑏 8
Explanation: Substitute 8 for 𝑎: = + 1. Rewrite 1 as and add it to , then cross multiply: =
𝑏−4 8 8 8 𝑏−4
4𝑏+8
8
4𝑏 2 − 8𝑏 − 32 = 64
𝑏 2 − 2𝑏 − 8 = 16
𝑏 2 − 2𝑏 − 24 = 0
(𝑏 − 6)(𝑏 + 4) = 0
𝑏 − 6 = 0, 𝑏 = 6
𝑏 + 4 = 0, 𝑏 = −4
QUESTION NO: 78
The average of five consecutive odd integers is –21.What is the least of these integers?
A. –17
B. –19
C. –21
D. –23
E. –25
Answer: E
Explanation: If the average of five consecutive odd integers is –21, then the third integer must be –21.
The two larger integers are –19 and –17 and the two lesser integers are –23 and –25. –25 is the least of
the five integers. Remember, the more a number is negative, the less is its value.

QUESTION NO: 79
Line AC is a diagonal of square ABCD. What is the sine of angle ACB?

1
A. 2
B. √2
√2
C. 2
√3
D.
2
Answer: C
Explanation: A square has four right (90-degree) angles. The diagonals of a square bisect its angles.
Diagonal AC bisects C, forming two 45-degree angles, angle ACB and angle ACD. The sine of 45 degrees is
√2
equal to 2
.
QUESTION NO: 80
If the height of a cylinder is doubled and the radius of the cylinder is halved, the volume of the cylinder
A. remains the same.

B. becomes twice as large.
C. becomes half as large.
D. becomes four times larger.
E. becomes four times smaller.
Answer: C
Explanation: The volume of a cylinder is equal to πr2h,
where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is

the height. The volume of a cylinder with a radius of 1 and a height of 1 is π. If the height is doubled and
1 1 1
the radius is halved, then the volume becomes 𝜋(2)2 (2)(1) = 𝜋 (4)2 = 2 𝜋. The volume of the cylinder
has become half as large.
QUESTION NO: 81
𝑏
−𝑎
𝑎 =
1
𝑎−1
A. 𝑏
B. 𝑏 − 𝑎2
𝑏
C. 𝑎 − 1
𝑏
D. 𝑎2 − 1
𝑏
E. −𝑎
𝑎2
Answer: D
𝑏
1 1 −𝑎 𝑏 1 𝑏
Explanation: 𝑎−1 = 1 = 𝑎, 𝑎 𝑎 = (𝑎 − 𝑎 )(𝑎) = 𝑎 2 −1
𝑎
QUESTION NO: 82
The ratio of the number of cubic units in the volume of a cube to the number of square units in the
surface area of the cube is 2:3.What is the surface area of the cube?
A. 16 square units
B. 24 square units
C. 64 square units

D. 96 square units
E. 144 square units
Answer: D
Explanation: The volume of a cube is equal to e3, where e is the length of an edge of the cube. The
surface area of a cube is equal to 6e2. If the ratio of the number of cubic units in the volume to the
number of square units in the surface area is 2:3, then three times the volume is equal to two times the
surface area:
3𝑒 3 = 2(6𝑒 2 )
3𝑒 3 = 12𝑒 2
3𝑒 = 12
𝑒=4
The edge of the cube is four units and the surface area of the cube is 6(4)2 = 96 square units.
QUESTION NO: 83
If a number is chosen at random from a set that contains only the whole number factors of 24, what is
the probability that the number is either a multiple of four or a multiple of six?
5
Answer: 8
Explanation: The set of whole number factors of 24 is {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24}. Of these numbers, four (4,
8, 12, 24) are multiples of four and three (6, 12, 24) are multiples of six. Be sure not to count 12 and 24
twice—there are five numbers out of the eight factors of 24 that are a multiple of either four or six.
5
Therefore, the probability of selecting one of these numbers is 8
QUESTION NO: 84
There are 750 students in the auditorium for an assembly. When the assembly ends, the students begin
to leave. If 32% of the students have left so far, how many students are still in the auditorium?

Answer: 510
Explanation: If 32% of the students have left the auditorium, then 100 – 32 = 68% of the students are
still in the auditorium; 68% of 750 = (0.68)(750) = 510 students.
QUESTION NO: 85
If point A is at (–1,2) and point B is at (11,–7), what is length of line AB?
Answer: 15
Explanation: Use the distance formula to find the distance

from (−1,2) to (11, −7):
Distance = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
2 2
Distance = √(11 − (−1)) + ((−7) − 2)
Distance = √(12)2 + (−9)2
Distance = √144 + 81
Distance = √255
Distance = 15units
QUESTION NO: 86
Robert is practicing for the long jump competition. His first four jumps measure 12.4 ft, 18.9 ft, 17.3 ft,
and 15.3 ft, respectively. If he averages 16.3 feet for his first five jumps, what is the length in feet of his
fifth jump?

Answer: 17.6
Explanation: If Robert averages 16.3 feet for five jumps, then he jumps a total of (16.3)(5) = 81.5 feet.
The sum of Robert’s first four jumps is 12.4 𝑓𝑡 + 18.9 𝑓𝑡 + 17.3 𝑓𝑡 + 15.3 𝑓𝑡 = 63.9 𝑓𝑡. Therefore,
the measure of his fifth jump is equal to 81.5 𝑓𝑡 – 63.9 𝑓𝑡 = 17.6 𝑓𝑡.
QUESTION NO: 87
There are seven students on the trivia team. Mr. Randall must choose four students to participate in the
trivia challenge. How many different groups of four students can Mr. Randall form?
Answer: 35
Explanation: The order of the four students chosen does not matter. This is a “seven-choose-four”
(7)(6)(5)(4) 840
combination problem—be sure to divide to avoid counting duplicates: (4)(3)(2)(1) = 24
= 35. There are
35 different groups of four students that Mr. Randall could form.
QUESTION NO: 88
Sales of the Greenvale and Smithtown Branches of SuperBooks
The graph above shows the sales by month for the Greenvale and Smithtown branches of SuperBooks.
From January through May, how much more money did the Smithtown branch gross in sales than the
Greenvale branch?

Answer: 4000
Explanation: The Greenvale sales, represented by the light bars, for the months of January through May
respectively were $22,000, $36,000, $16,000, $12,000, and $36,000, for a total of $122,000. The
Smithtown sales, represented by the dark bars, for the months of January through May respectively
were $26,000, $32,000, $16,000, $30,000, and $22,000, for a total of $126,000. The Smithtown branch
grossed $126,000 – $122,000 = $4,000 more than the Greenvale branch.
QUESTION NO: 89
Answer: 21
Explanation: Both figures contain five angles. Each figure contains three right angles and an angle
labeled 105 degrees. Therefore, the corresponding angles in each figure whose measures are not given
(angles B and G, respectively) must also be equal, which makes the two figures similar. The lengths of
the sides of similar figures are in the same ratio. The length of side FJ is 36 units and the length of its
corresponding side, AE, in figure ABCDE is 180 units. Therefore, the ratio of side FJ to side AE is 36:180
𝑥
or 1:5. The lengths of sides FG and AB are in the same ratio. If the length of side FG is x, then: 105 =
1
, 5𝑥 = 105, 𝑥 = 21. The length of side FG is 21 units.
5
QUESTION NO: 90
DeDe and Mike both run the length of a two-mile field. If DeDe runs 5 mph and Mike runs 6 mph, how

many more minutes does it take DeDe to run the field?
Answer: 4
Explanation: DeDe runs 5 mph, or 5 miles in 60 minutes. Use a proportion to find how long it would take
5 2
for DeDe to run 2 miles: = , 5𝑥 = 120, 𝑥 = 24 minutes. Greg runs 6 mph, or 6 miles in 60 minutes.
60 𝑥
6 2
Therefore, he runs 2 miles in 60
= 𝑥 , 6𝑥 = 120, 𝑥 = 20 minutes. It takes DeDe 24 – 20 = 4 minutes
longer to run the field.
QUESTION NO: 91
Point A of rectangle ABCD is located at (–3,12) and point C is located at (9,5).What is the area of
rectangle ABCD?
Answer: 84
Explanation: If point A is located at (–3,12) and point C is located at (9,5), that means that either point B
or point D has the coordinates (–3,5) and the other has the coordinates (9,12). The difference between
the different x values is 9 – (–3) = 12 and the difference between the different y values is 12 – 5 = 7. The
length of the rectangle is 12 units and the width of the rectangle is seven units. The area of a rectangle is
equal to its length multiplied by its width, so the area of ABCD = (12)(7) = 84 square units.
QUESTION NO: 92

In the diagram above, the radius of the circle is 20 units and the length of arc AB is 15π units. What is
the measure in degrees of angle AOB?
Answer: 135
Explanation: The length of an arc is equal to the circumference of the circle multiplied by the measure of
the angle that intercepts the arc divided by 360. The arc measures 15π units, the circumference of a
circle is 2π multiplied by the radius, and the radius of the circle is 20 units. If x represents the measure of
angle AOB, then:
𝑥
15𝜋 = 2𝜋(20)
360
𝑥
15 = (40)
360
𝑥
15 =
9
𝑥 = 135
The measure of angle AOB is 135 degrees.
QUESTION NO: 93
2
All of the following are less than EXCEPT
5
1
A.
3
B. 0.04
3
C. 8
3
D. 7
E. 0.0404
Answer: D
2 3
Explanation: 5 = 0.040. 7 ≈ 0.43. Comparing the hundredths digits, 3 > 0, therefore, 0.43 > 0.40 and
3 2
>
7 5

QUESTION NO: 94
𝑥
If 3𝑥– 𝑦 = 2 and 2𝑦– 3𝑥 = 8, which of the following is equal to 𝑦 ?
2
A. 3
2
B. 5
1
C. 2
2
D. 4
E. 6
Answer: B
Explanation: Solve 3𝑥– 𝑦 = 2 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦: – 𝑦 = – 3𝑥 + 2, 𝑦 = 3𝑥– 2. Substitute 3𝑥– 2 for y in the second
equation and solve for 𝑥:
2(3𝑥– 2)– 3𝑥 = 8
6𝑥– 4 – 3𝑥 = 8
3𝑥– 4 = 8
3𝑥 = 12
𝑥=4
Substitute the value of x into the first equation to find the value of y:
3(4)– 𝑦 = 2
12– 𝑦 = 2
𝑦 = 10
𝑥 4 2
= =
𝑦 10 5
QUESTION NO: 95
Which of the following sets of numbers contains all and only the roots of the equation f(x) = 𝑥3 +
7𝑥2 – 8𝑥?
A. {–8, 1}
B. {8, –1}
C. {0, –8, 1}

D. {0, 8, –1}
E. {0, –1, –8, 1, 8}
Answer: C
Explanation: The roots of an equation are the values for which the equation evaluates to zero. Factor
𝑥3 + 7𝑥2– 8𝑥: 𝑥3 + 7𝑥2– 8𝑥 = 𝑥(𝑥2 + 7𝑥 – 8) = 𝑥(𝑥 + 8)(𝑥 – 1). When 𝑥 = 0, – 8, or 1, the equation
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥3 + 7𝑥2– 8𝑥 is equal to zero. The set of roots is {0, – 8, 1}.
QUESTION NO: 96
What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (2,3) and (–2,5)?
A. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1
1
B. 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 4
2
1
C. 𝑦 = − 𝑥
2
3
D. 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥
3
E. 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 2
2
Answer: B
Explanation: First, find the slope of the line. The slope of a line is equal to the change in y values divided
by the change in x values of two points on the line. The y value increases by 2 (5– 3) and the x value
2 1
decreases by 4 (– 2– 2). Therefore, the slope of the line is equal to − 4 or − 2. The equation of the line is
1
𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 𝑏, where 𝑏 is the 𝑦-intercept. Use either of the two given points to solve for b:
2
1
3 = − (2) + 𝑏
2
3 = –1 + 𝑏
𝑏=4
1
The equation of the line that passes through the points (2,3) and (– 2,5) is 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 + 4.

QUESTION NO: 97
An empty crate weighs 8.16 kg and an orange weighs 220 g. If Jon can lift 11,000 g, how many oranges
can he pack in the crate before lifting it onto his truck?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 37
D. 46
E. 50
Answer: A
Explanation: The empty crate weighs 8.16 kg, or 8,160 g. If Jon can lift 11,000 g and one orange weighs
11,000−8,160 2,840
220 g, then the number of oranges that he can pack into the crate is equal to = ≈
220 220
12.9. Jon cannot pack a fraction of an orange. He can pack 12 whole oranges into the crate.
QUESTION NO: 98
The measures of the length, width, and height of a rectangular prism are in the ratio 2:6:5. If the volume
of the prism is 1,620 mm3, what is the width of the prism?
A. 3 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 9 mm
D. 18 mm
E. 27 mm
Answer: D
Explanation: The volume of a prism is equal to 𝑙𝑤ℎ, where 𝑙 is the length of the prism, w is the width of
the prism, and ℎ is the height of the prism:
(2𝑥)(6𝑥)(5𝑥) = 1,620
60𝑥 3 = 1,620
𝑥 3 = 27

𝑥=3
The length of the prism is 2(3) = 6 𝑚𝑚, the width of the prism is 6(3) = 18 𝑚𝑚, and the height of the
prism is 5(3) = 15 mm.
QUESTION NO: 99
A box contains five blue pens, three black pens, and two red pens. If every time a pen is selected, it is
removed from the box, what is the probability of selecting a black pen followed by a blue pen?
1
A. 6
1
B. 10
1
C. 50
3
D. 20
77
E. 90
Answer: A
Explanation: At the start, there are 5 + 3 + 2 = 10 pens in the box, 3 of which are black. Therefore, the
3
probability of selecting a black pen is 10. After the black pen is removed, there are nine pens remaining
5
in the box, five of which are blue. The probability of selecting a blue pen second is 9. To find the
probability that both events will happen, multiply the probability of the first event by the probability of
3 5 15 1
the second event: (10)(9) = 90 = 6.

QUESTION NO: 100
In the diagram above, lines NO and PQ are parallel to each other and perpendicular to lines JK and LM.
Line JK is parallel to line LM. If angle CBD is 70 degrees, what is the measure of angle ZBK?
A. 10 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 70 degrees
D. 90 degrees
E. 110 degrees
Answer: B
Explanation: Angle CBD and angle PBZ are alternating angles—their measures are equal. Angle PBZ = 70
degrees. Angle PBZ + angle ZBK form angle PBK. Line PQ is perpendicular to line JK; therefore, angle PBK
is a right angle (90 degrees). Angle ZBK = angle PBK – angle PBZ = 90 – 70 = 20 degrees.
QUESTION NO: 101

Monica sells pretzels in the cafeteria every school day for a week. She sells 14 pretzels on Monday, 12
pretzels on Tuesday, 16 pretzels on Wednesday, and 12 pretzels on Thursday. Then, she calculates the
mean, median, and mode of her sales. If she sells 13 pretzels on Friday, then
A. the mode will increase.

B. the mean will stay the same.
C. the median will stay the same.
D. the median will decrease.
E. the mean will increase.

Answer: C
Explanation: For the first four days of the week, Monica sells 12 pretzels, 12 pretzels, 14 pretzels, and 16
12+14 26
pretzels. The median value is the average of the second and third values: 2
= 2
= 13. If Monica
sells 13 pretzels on Friday, the median will still be 13. She will have sold 12 pretzels, 12 pretzels, 13
pretzels, 14 pretzels, and 16 pretzels. The median stays the same.
QUESTION NO: 102

What is the tenth term of the pattern below?
10 9 8 7
1,024′ 512′ 256′ 128′
1
A. 2
2
B. 9
9
C. 2
9
D. 4
E. 1
Answer: A
Explanation: The denominator of each term in the pattern is equal to 2 raised to the power given in the
numerator. The numerator decreases by 1 from one term to the next. Since 10 is the numerator of the
1
first term, 10 – 9, or 1, will be the numerator of the tenth term. 21 = 2, so the tenth term will be 2.
QUESTION NO: 103

Which of the following statements is always true if p is a rational number?
A. |𝑝| < |3𝑝|

B. |𝑝2| > |𝑝 + 1|

C. |– 𝑝| > 𝑝
D. |𝑝3| > |𝑝2|
E. |𝑝−𝑝 | > 𝑝−𝑝
Answer: A
Explanation: No matter whether p is positive or negative, or whether p is a fraction, whole number, or

mixed number, the absolute value of three times any number will always be positive and greater than
the absolute value of that number.
QUESTION NO: 104
In the diagram above, side OB ≅ side OC.Which of the following is the measure of minor arc BC?
A. 27.5 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 55 degrees
D. 70 degrees
E. 110 degrees
Answer: D
Explanation: Line OB ≅ line OC, which means the angles opposite line OB and OC (angles C and B) are

congruent. Since angle B = 55 degrees, then angle C = 55 degrees. There are 180 degrees in a triangle, so
the measure of angle O is equal to 180 – (55 + 55) = 180 – 110 = 70 degrees. Angle O is a central angle.
The measure of its intercepted arc, minor arc BC, is equal to the measure of angle O, 70 degrees.
QUESTION NO: 105

2ℎ
If 𝑔^ℎ = then (ℎ^𝑔)^ℎ =
𝑔,
A. 2ℎ
B. 4ℎ
ℎ2
C. 𝑔
2ℎ 2
D.
𝑔
4ℎ2
E.
𝑔
Answer: C
Explanation: This uses the same principles as #10 in Test 1, section 2. ^ is a function definition just as #
was a function definition. ^ means “take the value after the ^ symbol, multiply it by 2, and divide it by
the value before the ^ symbol.” So, h^g is equal to two times the value after the ^ symbol (two times g)
2ℎ
divided by the number before the ^ symbol: 𝑔,
Now, take that value, the value of h^g, and substitute it
2𝑔
for h^g in (h^g)^h: ( ℎ )^ℎ Now, repeat the process. Two times the value after the ^ symbol (two times
2ℎ 2ℎ 2 ℎ2
h) divided by the number before the symbol: 2𝑔 = 2𝑔
= 𝑔.
ℎ
QUESTION NO: 106

Four copy machines make 240 total copies in three minutes. How long will it take five copy machines to
make the same number of copies?
A. 2 minutes
B. 2 minutes, 15 seconds
C. 2 minutes, 24 seconds

D. 2 minutes, 45 seconds
E. 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Answer: C
Explanation: If four copy machines make 240 copies in three minutes, then five copy machines will make
240 copies in x minutes:
(4)(240)(3) = (5)(240)(𝑥)
2,880 = 1,200𝑥
𝑥 = 2.4
Five copy machines will make 240 copies in 2.4 minutes. Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, 0.4 of a
minute is equal to (0.4)(60) = 24 seconds. The copies will be made in 2 minutes, 24 seconds.
QUESTION NO: 107

If 40% of j is equal to 50% of k, then j is
A. 10% larger than k.

B. 15% larger than k.
C. 20% larger than k.
D. 25% larger than k.
E. 80% larger than k.
Answer: D
Explanation: 40% of j = 0.4j, 50% of k = 0.5k. If 0.4j = 0.5k, = 1.25k. 𝑗 is equal to 125% of 𝑘, which means
that j is 25% larger than k.

QUESTION NO: 108
In the diagram above, FDCB is a rectangle. Line ED is six units long, line AB is ten units long, and the
measure of angle ECD is 60 degrees. What is the length of line AE?
A. 8
√3
B. 2
C. 20
√3
C. 20 − 2
D. 20 − 4√3
Answer: E
Explanation: FDCB is a rectangle, which means that angle D is a right angle. Angle ECD is 60 degrees,
which makes triangle EDC a 30-60-90 right triangle. The leg opposite the 60-degree angle is equal to
√3 times the length of the leg opposite the 30-degree angle. Therefore, the length of side DC is equal
6
to 3, or 2√3. The hypotenuse of a 30-60-90 right triangle is equal to twice the length of the leg opposite
√
the 30-degree angle, so the length of EC is 2(2√3) = 4√3. Angle DCB is also a right angle, and triangle
ABC is also a 30-60-60 right triangle. Since angle ECD is 60 degrees, angle ECB is equal to 90 – 60 = 30
degrees. Therefore, the length of AC, the hypotenuse of triangle ABC, is twice the length of AB: 2(10) =
20. The length of AC is 20 and the length of EC is 4√3. Therefore, the length of AE is 20 − 4√3.
QUESTION NO: 109

𝑥
Which of the following could be equal to 4𝑥 ?

1
A. − 4
0
B. 4
C. 0.20
4
D. 12
5
E. 20
Answer: E
𝑥 1
Explanation: Divide the numerator and denominator of 4𝑥 by 𝑥, leaving 4 . Divide the numerator and
5 1
denominator of 20 by 5. This fraction is also equal to 4.
QUESTION NO: 110

There are seven vocalists, four guitarists, four drummers, and two bassists in Glen Oak’s music program,
while there are five vocalists, eight guitarists, two drummers, and three bassists in Belmont’s music
program. If a band comprises one vocalist, one guitarist, one drummer, and one bassist, how many more
bands can be formed in Belmont?
A. 4
B. 10
C. 16
D. 18
E. 26
Answer: C
Explanation: Multiply the numbers of vocalists, guitarists, drummers, and bassists in each town to find
the number of bands that can be formed in each town. There are (7)(4)(4)(2) = 224 bands that can be
formed in Glen Oak. There are (5)(8)(2)(3) = 240 bands that can be formed in Belmont; 240 – 224 = 16
more bands that can be formed in Belmont.

QUESTION NO: 111

Which of the following is the equation of a parabola whose vertex is at (5,–4)?
A. 𝑦 = (𝑥– 5)2– 4
B. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 5)2 – 4
C. 𝑦 = (𝑥 – 5)2 + 4
D. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 5)2 + 4
E. 𝑦 = 𝑥2 – 29
Answer: A
Explanation: The equation of a parabola with its turning point five units to the right of the y-axis is
written as 𝑦 = (𝑥– 5)2 . The equation of a parabola with its turning point four units below the x-axis is
written as 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 – 4. Therefore, the equation of a parabola with its vertex at (5, – 4)is 𝑦 = (𝑥– 5)2– 4.
QUESTION NO: 112

If 𝑏 3 = – 64, then 𝑏2 – 3𝑏– 4 =
A. –6.
B. –4.
C. 0.
D. 24.
E. 28.
Answer: D
Explanation: If 𝑏 3 = – 64, then, taking the cube root of both sides, 𝑏 = – 4. Substitute – 4 for b in the
second equation: 𝑏2– 3𝑏– 4 = (– 4)2– 3(– 4)– 4 = 16 + 12 – 4 = 24.

QUESTION NO: 113

Eggs Found in a Hunt Over Time
The scatter plot above shows how many eggs were found in a hunt over time.Which of the labeled
points represents a number of eggs found that is greater than the number of minutes that has elapsed?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer: E
Explanation: The point that represents a number of eggs found that is greater than the number of
minutes that has elapsed is the point that has a y value that is greater than its x value. Only point E lies
farther from the horizontal axis than it lies from the vertical axis. At point E, more eggs have been found
than the number of minutes that has elapsed.
QUESTION NO: 114

The point (6, –3) could be the midpoint of which of the following lines?
A. a line with endpoints at (0,–1) and (12,–2)

B. a line with endpoints at (2,–3) and (6,1)
C. a line with endpoints at (6,0) and (6,–6)
D. a line with endpoints at (–6,3) and (–6,–3)
E. a line with endpoints at (3,3) and (12,–6)

Answer: C
Explanation: The midpoint of a line is equal to the average of the x-coordinates and the average of the y-
coordinates of the endpoints of the line. The midpoint of the line with endpoints at (6,0) and (6, – 6) is
6+6 0+−6 12 6
( 2
, 2 ) = ( 2 , − 2 ) = ( 6, −3).
QUESTION NO: 115

A sack contains red, blue, and yellow marbles. The ratio of red marbles to blue marbles to yellow
marbles is 3:4:8. If there are 24 yellow marbles in the sack, how many total marbles are in the sack?
A. 45
B. 48
C. 72
D. 96
E. 144
Answer: A
24
Explanation: The number of yellow marbles, 24, is = 3 times larger than the number of marbles given
8
in the ratio. Multiply each number in the ratio by 3 to find the number of each color of marbles. There
are 3(3) = 9 red marbles and 4(3) = 12 blue marbles. The total number of marbles in the sack is 24 + 9 +
12 = 45.
QUESTION NO: 116

𝑥 2 −36
What two values are not in the domain of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 −9𝑥−36 ?

A. –3, 12
B. 3, –12
C. –6, 6
D. –6, 36
E. 9, 36
Answer: A
𝑥 2 −36
Explanation: The equation 𝑦 = 2 is undefined when its denominator, 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 36, evaluates to
𝑥 −9𝑥−36
zero. The x values that make the denominator evaluate to zero are not in the domain of the equation.
Factor 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 36 and set the factors equal to zero: 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 36 =(x – 12)(x + 3); x – 12 =
0, x = 12; x + 3 = 0, x = –3.
QUESTION NO: 117

The diagonal of one face of a cube measures 4√2 in. What is the volume of the cube?
A. 24√2 in3
B. 64 in3
C. 96 in3
D. 128√2 in3
E. 192 in3
Answer: B
Explanation: Every face of a cube is a square. The diagonal of a square is equal to 𝑠√2, where s is the
length of a side of the square. If 𝑠√2 = 4√2, then one side, or edge, of the cube is equal to 4 in. The
volume of a cube is equal to 𝑒 3 , where 𝑒 is the length of an edge of the cube. The volume of the cube is
equal to (4 in)3 = 64 in3
QUESTION NO: 118

A line has a y-intercept of –6 and an x-intercept of 9.Which of the following is a point on the line?
A. (–6,–10)
B. (1,3)
C. (0,9)

D. (3,–8)
E. (6,13)
Answer: A
Explanation: A line with a y-intercept of –6 passes through the point (0,–6) and a line with an x-intercept
of 9 passes through the point (9,0). The slope of a line is equal to the change in y values between two
points on the line divided by the change in the x values of those points. The slope of this line is equal to
0−(−6) 6 2 2 2
9−0
= 9 = 3. The equation of the line that has a slope of 3
and a y-intercept of –6 is 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 − 6.
2
When 𝑥 = – 6, 𝑦 is equal to (−6) − 6 = −4 − 6 = −10; therefore, the point ( −6, −10) is on the line
3
2
𝑦 = 𝑥 − 6.
3
QUESTION NO: 119

If m < n < 0, then all of the following are true EXCEPT
A. – 𝑚 <– 𝑛.
B. 𝑚𝑛 > 0.
C. |𝑚| + 𝑛 > 0.
D. |𝑛| < |𝑚|.
E. 𝑚– 𝑛 < 0.
Answer: A
Explanation: If 𝑚 < 𝑛 < 0, then m and n are both negative numbers, and mis more negative than n.
Therefore, – 𝑚 will be more positive (greater) than – 𝑛, so the statement – 𝑚 <– 𝑛 cannot be true.
QUESTION NO: 120

The area of a circle is equal to four times its circumference.What is the circumference of the circle?

A. π units
B. 16π units
C. 48π units
D. 64π units
Answer: B
Explanation: If r is the radius of this circle, then the area of this circle, πr2, is equal to four times its
circumference, 2πr: π𝑟 2 = 4(2πr), π𝑟 2 = 8πr, 𝑟 2 = 8r, r = 8 units. If the radius of the circle is eight units,
then its circumference is equal to 2π(8) = 16π units.
QUESTION NO: 121

If the statement “All students take the bus to school” is true, then which of the following must be true?
A. If Courtney does not take the bus to school, then she is not a student.
B. If Courtney takes the bus to school, then she is a student.
C. If Courtney is not a student, then she does not take the bus.
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: Since all students take the bus to school, anyone who does not take the bus cannot be a
student. If Courtney does not take the bus to school, then she cannot be a student. However, it is not
necessarily true that everyone who takes the bus to school is a student, nor is it necessarily true that
everyone who is not a student does not take the bus. The statement “All students take the bus to
school” does not, for instance, preclude the statement “Some teachers take the bus to school” from
being true.

QUESTION NO: 122
In the diagram above, line AB is parallel to line CD, both lines are tangents to circle O and the diameter
of circle O is equal in measure to the length of line OH. If the diameter of circle O is 24 in, what is the
measure of angle BGH?
A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 75 degrees
Answer: A
Explanation: Lines OF and OE are radii of circle O and since a tangent and a radius form a right angle,
triangles OFH and OGE are right triangles. If the length of the diameter of the circle is 24 in, then the
12 1
length of the radius is 12 in. The sine of angle OHF is equal to 24, or 2. The measure of an angle with a
1
sine of is 30 degrees. Therefore, angle OHF measures 30 degrees. Since angles BGH and OHF are
2
alternating angles, they are equal in measure. Therefore, angle BGH also measures 30 degrees.
QUESTION NO: 123
In the diagram above, if line AB is parallel to line CD, and line EF is perpendicular to lines AB and CD, all

of the following are true EXCEPT
A. 𝑒 = 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 90.
B. 𝑎 + ℎ + 𝑓 = 𝑏 + 𝑔 + 𝑑.
C. 𝑎 + ℎ = 𝑔.
D. 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑑 = 90.
E. 𝑐 + 𝑏 = 𝑔.
Answer: E
Explanation: Since 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐶𝐷 are parallel lines cut by a transversal, angle 𝑓 is equal to the sum of
angles c and b. However, angle 𝑓 and angle g are not equal— they are supplementary. Therefore, the
sum of angles c and b is also supplementary—and not equal—to 𝑔.
QUESTION NO: 124

If the lengths of the edges of a cube are decreased by 20%, the surface area of the cube will decrease by
A. 20%.
B. 36%.
C. 40%.
D. 51%.
E. 120%.
Answer: B
Explanation: The surface area of a cube is equal to 6𝑒 2 , where e is the length of an edge of a cube. The
surface area of a cube with an edge equal to one unit is 6 cubic units. If the lengths of the edges are
96 54
4 96 6−
decreased by 20%, then the surface area becomes 6 (5)2 = 25 cubic units, a decrease of 6
25
= 25
6
=
9 36
25
= 100 = 36%

QUESTION NO: 125

Simon plays a video game four times. His game scores are 18 points, 27 points, 12 points, and 15 points.
How many points must Simon score in his fifth game in order for the mean, median, and mode of the
ive games to equal each other?
A. 12 points
B. 15 points
C. 18 points
D. 21 points
E. 27 points
Answer: C
Explanation: For the median and mode to equal each other, the fifth score must be the same as one of
the first four, and, it must fall in the middle position when the five scores are ordered. Therefore, Simon
must have scored either 15 or 18 points in his fifth game. If he scored 15 points, then his mean score
would have been greater than 15: 17.4. Simon scored 18 points in his fifth game, making the mean,
median, and mode for the five games equal to 18.
QUESTION NO: 126

1 1
If 𝑔 4 = 16, than 𝑔(− 5)
1
A. 4
1
B.
8
16
C.
5
D. 4
E. 8
Answer: A
2 1 2 1
Explanation: To go from 𝑔(5) to 𝑔(− 5), you would multiply the exponent of 𝑔(5) by (− 2). Therefore,
2 1 1
to go from 16 (the value of 𝑔(5) to the value of 𝑔(− 5) multiply the exponent of 16 by (− 2). The
1 1 1
exponent of 16 is one, so the value of 𝑔(− 5) = 16 to the (− 2) power, which is 4.

QUESTION NO: 127
2
In the diagram above, triangle ABC is a right triangle and the diameter of circle O is 3 the length of AB.
Which of the following is equal to the shaded area?
A. 20π square units

B. 24 – 4π square units
C. 24 – 16π square units
D. 48 – 4π square units
E. 48 – 16π square units
Answer: B
Explanation: Since ABC is a right triangle, the sum of the squares of its legs is equal to the square of the
2
hypotenuse: (AB)2 + 82 = 102 , (AB)2 + 64 = 100, (AB)2 = 36, AB = 6 units. The diameter of circle O is of
3
2 1
AB, or 3 (6) = 4 units. The area of a triangle is equal to 2 𝑏ℎ, where b is the base of the triangle and h is
1
the height of the triangle. The area of ABC = 2 (6)(8) = 24 square units. The area of a circle is equal to
π𝑟 2 , where r is the radius of the circle. The radius of a circle is equal to half the diameter of the circle, so
1
the radius of O is 2 (4) = 2 units. The area of circle O = π(2)2 = 4π. The shaded area is equal to the area
of the triangle minus the area of the circle: 24 – 4π square units.
QUESTION NO: 128

In a restaurant, the ratio of four-person booths to two-person booths is 3:5. If 154 people can be seated
in the restaurant, how many two-person booths are in the restaurant?
A. 14
B. 21

C. 35
D. 57
E. 70
Answer: C
Explanation: Let 3x equal the number of four-person booths and let 5x equal the number of two-person
booths. Each four-person booth holds four people and each two-person booth holds two people.
Therefore, (3𝑥)(4) + (5𝑥)(2) = 154, 12𝑥 + 10𝑥 = 154, 22𝑥 = 154, 𝑥 = 7. There are (7)(3) = 21
four-person booths and (7)(5) = 35 twoperson booths.
QUESTION NO: 129

If 𝑦 = – 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥– 3, what is the value of y when 𝑥 = – 3?
A. –35
B. –21
C. 15
D. 18
E. 33
Answer: C
Explanation: Substitute –3 for x and solve for y:

𝑦 = – (– 3)3 + 3(– 3) – 3
𝑦 = – (– 27) – 9 – 3
𝑦 = 27– 12
𝑦 = 15
QUESTION NO: 130

What is the tenth term of the sequence: 5, 15, 45, 135 . . . ?
A. 510
310
B. 5

C. (5 × 3)9
D. 5 × 39
E. 5 × 310
Answer: D
Explanation: The first term in the sequence is equal to 5 × 30 , the second term is equal to 5 × 31 , and so
on. Each term in the pattern is equal to 5 × 3𝑛−1 , where n is the position of the term in the pattern. The
tenth term in the pattern is equal to 5 × 3(10−1), or 5 × 39 .
QUESTION NO: 131

Wendy tutors math students after school every day for five days. Each day, she tutors twice as many
students as she tutored the previous day. If she tutors t students the first day, what is the average
(arithmetic mean) number of students she tutors each day over the course of the week?
A. t
B. 5t
C. 6t
𝑡5
D.
5
31𝑡
E. 5
Answer: E
Explanation: If Wendy tutors t students the first day, then she tutors 2t students the second day, 4t
students the third day, 8t students the fourth day, and 16t students the fifth day. The average number
of students tutored each day over the course of the week is equal to the sum of the tutored students
𝑡+2𝑡+4𝑡+8𝑡+16𝑡 31𝑡
divided by the number of days: 5
= 5
.
QUESTION NO: 132

A pair of Jump sneakers costs $60 and a pair of Speed sneakers costs $45. For the two pairs of sneakers
to be the same price
A. the price of a pair of Jump sneakers must decrease by 15%.

B. the price of a pair of Speed sneakers must increase by 15%.
C. the price of a pair of Jump sneakers must decrease by 25%.
D. the price of a pair of Speed sneakers must increase by 25%.
E. the price of a pair of Jump sneakers must decrease by 33%.
Answer: C
15
Explanation: Jump sneakers cost $60 – $45 = $15 more, or = 33% more than Speed sneakers. Speed
45
15
sneakers cost $15 less, or = 25% less than Jump sneakers. For the two pairs of sneakers to be the
60
same price, either the price of Speed sneakers must increase by 33% or the price of Jump sneakers
must decrease by 25%.
QUESTION NO: 133
In the diagram above, line AB is parallel to line CD, angle EIJ measures 140 degrees and angle CKG
measures 55 degrees. What is the measure of angle IKJ?
A. 40 degrees
B. 55 degrees
C. 85 degrees
D. 95 degrees
E. 135 degrees
Answer: C
Explanation: Since AB and CD are parallel lines cut by transversals EF and GH respectively, angles CKG
and IJK are alternating angles. Alternating angles are equal in measure, so angle IJK = 55 degrees. Angles

EIJ and JIK form a line. They are supplementary and their measures sum to 180 degrees. Angle JIK =
180 – 140 = 40 degrees. Angles JIK, IJK, and IKJ comprise a triangle. There are 180 degrees in a triangle;
therefore, the measure of angle IKJ = 180 – (55 + 40) = 85 degrees.
QUESTION NO: 134

A number cube is labeled with the numbers one through six, with one number on each side of the cube.
What is the probability of rolling either a number that is even or a number that is a factor of 9?
1
A. 3
1
B.
2
2
C. 3
5
D.
6
E. 1
Answer: D
Explanation: There are three numbers on the cube that are even (2, 4, 6), so the probability of rolling an
1
even number is 2. There are two numbers on the cube that are factors of 9 (1, 3), so the probability of
2 1
rolling a factor of 9 is 6 or 3. No numbers are members of both sets, so to find the probability of rolling
either a number that is even or a number that is a factor of 9, add the probability of each event:
1 1 3 2 5
+ = + =
2 3 6 6 6
QUESTION NO: 135

The area of one square face of a rectangular prism is 121 square units. If the volume of the prism is 968
cubic units, what is the surface area of the prism?
A. 352 square units

B. 512 square units
C. 528 square units

D. 594 square units

E. 1,452 square units
Answer: D
Explanation: The area of a square is equal to the length of a side, or edge, of the square times itself. If
the area of a square face is 121 square units, then the lengths of two edges of the prism are 11 units.
The volume of the prism is 968 cubic units. The volume of prism is equal to 𝑙𝑤ℎ, where 𝑙 is the length of
the prism, w is the width of the prism, and ℎ is the height of the prism. The length and width of the
prism are both 11 units. The height is equal to: 968 = (11)(11)ℎ, 968 = 121ℎ, ℎ = 8. The prism has two
square faces and four rectangular faces. The area of one square face is 121 square units. The area of one
rectangular face is (8)(11) = 88 square units. Therefore, the total surface area of the prism is equal to:
2(121) + 4(88) = 242 + 352 = 594 square units.
QUESTION NO: 136
In the diagram above, ABDE is a square and BCD is an equilateral triangle. If 𝐹𝐶 = 6√3cm, what is the
perimeter of ABCDE?
A. 30√3 cm
B. 36√3 cm
C. 60 cm
D. 60√3 cm
E. 84 cm
Answer: C
Explanation: Since BCD is an equilateral triangle, angles CBD, BDC, and BCD all measure 60 degrees. FCD
and BCF are both 30-60-90 right triangles that are congruent to each other. The side opposite the 60-
degree angle of triangle BCF, side FC, is equal to √3 times the length of the side opposite the 30-degree
angle, side BF. Therefore, BF is equal to = 6 cm. The hypotenuse, BC, is equal to twice the length of side
BF. The length of BC is 2(6) = 12 cm. Since BC = 12 cm, CD and BD are also 12 cm. BD is one side of

square ABDE; therefore, each side of ABDE is equal to 12 cm. The perimeter of ABCDE = 12 cm + 12 cm +
12 cm + 12 cm + 12 cm = 60 cm.
QUESTION NO: 137

𝒙
What is the value of (3𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥) 𝒚 when 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑦 = 5?
Answer: 4
𝑥 2 2 2
Explanation: Substitute 2 for x and 5 for 𝑦: (3𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥) = ((3)(2)(5) + 2) = (30 + 2) = 32 =
𝑦 5 5 5
5
(√32)2 = 22 = 4. Or, (3)(2)(5) = 30,30 + 2 = 32, the 5th root of 32 is 2, 2 raised to the 2nd power is
4.
QUESTION NO: 138

Ages of Spring Island Concert Attendees
The diagram above shows the breakdown by age of the 1,560 people who attended the Spring Island
Concert last weekend. How many people between the ages of 18 and 34 attended the concert?
Answer: 1,014
Explanation: Of the concert attendees, 41% were between the ages of 18–24 and 24% were between
the ages of 25–34. Therefore, 41 + 24 = 65% of the attendees, or (1,560)(0.65) = 1,014 people between
the ages of 18 and 34 attended the concert.

QUESTION NO: 139

3 2
Matt weighs 5 of Paul’s weight. If Matt were to gain 4.8 pounds, he would weigh 3 of Paul’s weight.
What is Matt’s weight in pounds?
Answer: 43.2
3 3
Explanation: Matt’s weight, m, is equal to 5 of Paul’s weight, p: 𝑚 = 5 𝑝. If 4.8 is added to m, the sum is
2 2 3
equal to 3 of 𝑝: 𝑚 + 4.8 = 3 𝑝. Substitute the value of min terms of p into the second equation: 5 𝑝 +
2 1 3
4.8 = 3 𝑝, 15 𝑝 = 4.8, 𝑝 = 72. Paul weighs 72 pounds, and Matt weighs 5 (72) = 43.2 pounds.
QUESTION NO: 140

𝑎 𝑏
If –6b + 2a – 25 = 5 and 𝑏 + 6 = 4, what is the value of (𝑎)2 ?
1
Answer: 4
Explanation: Solve – 6𝑏 + 2𝑎– 25 = 5 for a in terms of 𝑏: – 6𝑏 + 2𝑎– 25 = 5, – 3𝑏 + 𝑎 = 15, 𝑎 = 15 +

15+3𝑏 15 15
3𝑏. Substitute a in terms of b into the second equation: 𝑏
+ 6 = 4, 𝑏
+ 3 + 6 = 4, 𝑏
= −5, 𝑏 =
−3. Substitute b into the first equation to find the value of 𝑎: – 6𝑏 + 2𝑎– 25 = 5, – 6(– 3) 2𝑎 – 25 =
𝑏 −3 1 1
5, 18 + 2𝑎 = 30, 2𝑎 = 12, 𝑎 = 6. Finally, ( )2 = ( )2 = (− )2 = .
𝑎 6 2 4
QUESTION NO: 141

𝑗
The function 𝑗@𝑘 = (𝑘)𝑗 . =. If 𝑗@𝑘 = –8 when 𝑗 = – 3, what is the value of k?
Answer: 6
Explanation: 𝑗@𝑘 = −8 when 𝑗 = – 3 then:

−3 3
−8 = ( )
𝑘

𝑘 3
−8 = ( )
−3
𝑘3
−8 =
27
216 = 𝑘 3
𝑘=6
QUESTION NO: 142
In the circle above, the measure of angle AOB is 80 degrees and the length of arc AB is 28π units. What is
the radius of the circle?
Answer: 63
Explanation: The size of an intercepted arc is equal to the measure of the intercepting angle divided by
360, multiplied by the circumference of the circle (2πr, where r is the radius of the circle): 28𝜋 =
80 4
( ) (2𝜋𝑟), 28 = ( ) 𝑟, 𝑟 = 63 units.
360 9
QUESTION NO: 143

What is the distance from the point where the line given by the equation 3y = 4x + 24 crosses the x-axis
to the point where the line crosses the y-axis?
Answer: 10
4
Explanation: Write the equation in slope-intercept form (𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏): 3𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 24, 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 + 8.
4
The line crosses the y-axis at its y-intercept, (0,8). The line crosses the x-axis when 𝑦 = 0: 3 𝑥 + 8 =

4
0, 3 𝑥 = −8, 𝑥 = −6. Use the distance formula to find the distance from (0,8) to (−6,0):
Distance = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
Distance = √((−6) − 0)2 + (0 − 8)2
Distance = √62 + (−8)2
Distance = √36 + 64
Distance = √100
Distance = 10 units.
QUESTION NO: 144

For any whole number 𝑥 > 0, how many elements are in the set that contains only the numbers that are
multiples AND factors of 𝑥?
Answer: 1
Explanation: The largest factor of a positive, whole number is itself, and the smallest multiple of a
positive, whole number is itself. Therefore, the set of only the factors and multiples of a positive, whole
number contains one element—the number itself.
QUESTION NO: 145

A bus holds 68 people. If there must be one adult for every four children on the bus, how many children
can fit on the bus?
Answer: 52
Explanation: There is one adult for every four children on the bus. Divide the size of the bus, 68, by
68
5: 5
= 13.6. There can be no more than 13 groups of one adult, four children. Therefore, there can be
no more than (13 groups)(4 children in a group) = 52 children on the bus.
QUESTION NO: 146

In Marie’s fish tank, the ratio of guppies to platies is 4:5. She adds nine guppies to her fish tank and the
ratio of guppies to platies becomes 5:4. How many guppies are in the fish tank now?
Answer: 25

4
Explanation: If the original ratio of guppies, g, to platies, p, is 4:5, then g = 5 𝑝. If nine guppies are added,
5 5
then the new number of guppies, g + 9, is equal to 4 𝑝: 𝑔 + 9 = 4 𝑝. Substitute the value of g in terms of
4 5 9
p from the first equation: 5 𝑝 + 9 = 4 𝑝, 9 = 20 𝑝, 𝑝 = 20. There are 20 platies in the fish tank and there
6
5 √3
are now 20 ( ) = 25 guppies in the fish tank.
4 √3
QUESTION NO: 147

The line 𝑦 = – 2𝑥 + 8 is
1
A. parallel to the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 8.
2
1
B. parallel to the line 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 3.
2
1
C. perpendicular to the line 2𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 + 8
1
D. perpendicular to the line 2 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 8
E. perpendicular to the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 – 8.
Answer: B
Explanation: Parallel lines have the same slope. When an equation is written in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
𝑏, the value of m (the coefficient of 𝑥) is the slope. The line 𝑦 =– 2𝑥 + 8 has a slope of – 2. The line
1
2
𝑦 = −𝑥 + 3 is equal to 𝑦 = – 2𝑥 + 6. This line has the same slope as the line 𝑦 = – 2𝑥 + 8; therefore,
these lines are parallel.
QUESTION NO: 148

It takes six people eight hours to stuff 10,000 envelopes. How many people would be required to do the
job in three hours?
A. 4
B. 12
C. 16
D. 18

E. 24
Answer: C
Explanation: Six people working eight hours produce (6)(8) = 48 work-hours. The number of people
48
required to produce 48 work-hours in three hours is 3
= 16.
QUESTION NO: 149
In the diagram above of 𝑓(𝑥), for how many values does 𝑓(𝑥) =– 1?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
Answer: C
Explanation: The function 𝑓(𝑥) is equal to – 1 every time the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) crosses the line 𝑦 = – 1. The
graph of 𝑓(𝑥) crosses 𝑦 = – 1 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑐𝑒; therefore, there are two values for which 𝑓(𝑥) = – 1.

QUESTION NO: 150

𝑥2
The equation 4
− 3𝑥 = −8 When 𝑥 =
A. –8 or 8.
B. –4 or 4.
C. –4 or –8.
D. 4 or –8.
E. 4 or 8.
Answer: E
Explanation: Write the equation in quadratic form and find its roots:
𝑥2
− 3𝑥 = −8
4
𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 = −32
𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 32 = 0
(𝑥 − 8)(𝑥 − 4) = 0
𝑥 − 8 = 0, 𝑥 = 4
𝑥2
− 3𝑥 = −8 when 𝑥 is either 4 or 8.
4
QUESTION NO: 151

𝑥 2 −16
The expression 𝑥 3 +𝑥2 −20𝑥 can be reduced to
4
A.
𝑥+5
𝑥+4
B. 𝑥
𝑥+4
C. 𝑥+5
𝑥+4
D. 𝑥 2 +5𝑥
16
E. − 𝑥 3 −20𝑥

Answer: D
Explanation: Factor the numerator and denominator; 𝑥 2 – 16 = (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 – 4) and 𝑥 3 +

𝑥 2 – 20𝑥 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 5) (𝑥 – 4). Cancel the (𝑥 – 4) terms that appear in the numerator and
𝑥+4 𝑥+4
denominator. The fraction becomes 𝑥(𝑥+5), Or 𝑥 2 +5𝑥
.
QUESTION NO: 152
In the diagram above, if angle OBE measures 110 degrees, what is the measure of arc AC?
A. 20 degrees
B. 40 degrees
C. 55 degrees
D. 80 degrees
Answer: B
Explanation: Angles OBE and DBO form a line. Since there are 180 degrees in a line, the measure of
angle DBO is 180 – 110 = 70 degrees. OB and DO are radii, which makes triangle DBO isosceles, and
angles ODB and DBO congruent. Since DBO is 70 degrees, ODB is also 70 degrees, and DOB is 180 – (70 +
70) = 180 – 140 = 40 degrees. Angles DOB and AOC are vertical angles, so the measure of angle AOC is
also 40 degrees. Angle AOC is a central angle, so its intercepted arc, AC, also measures 40 degrees.

QUESTION NO: 153

The volume of a cylinder is 486π cubic units. If the height of the cylinder is six units, what is the total
area of the bases of the cylinder?
A. 9π square units
B. 18π square units
C. 27π square units
D. 81π square units
E. 162π square units
Answer: E
Explanation: The volume of a cylinder is equal to π𝑟 2 h, where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is the
height of the cylinder. If the height of a cylinder with a volume of 486π cubic units is six units, then the
radius is equal to:
486π = π𝑟 2 (6)
486 = 6𝑟 2
81 = 𝑟 2
r=9
A cylinder has two circular bases. The area of a circle is equal to π𝑟 2 , so the total area of the bases of the
cylinder is equal to 2π𝑟 2 , or 2π(9)2 = 2(81)π = 162π square units.
QUESTION NO: 154

2√180
if 𝑎√20 = 𝑎
, then a =
A. 2√3
B. √5
C. 5
D. √6
E. 6

Answer: D
Explanation: Cross multiply:

2√180
𝑎√20 =
𝑎
𝑎2 √20 = 2√180
𝑎2 √4√5 = 2√36√5
2𝑎2 √5 = 12√5
𝑎2 = 6
𝑎 = √6
QUESTION NO: 155
In the diagram above, ABC and DEC are right triangles, the length of side BC is 15 units, and the measure
of angle A is 60 degrees. If angle A is congruent to angle EDC, what is the length of side DC?
A. √15 units
15
B. 2
units
15
C. 2
√3 units
D. 9 units

E. 15√3 units
Answer: B
Explanation: Since triangle DEC is a right triangle, triangle AED is also a right triangle, with a right angle
at AED. There are 180 degrees in a triangle, so the measure of angle ADE is 180 – (60 + 90) = 30 degrees.
Angle A and angle EDC are congruent, so angle EDC is also 60 degrees. Since there are 180 degrees in a
line, angle BDC must be 90 degrees, making triangle BDC a right triangle. Triangle ABC is a right triangle
with angle A measuring 60 degrees, which means that angle B must be 30 degrees, and BDC must be a
30-60- 90 right triangle. The leg opposite the 30-degree angle in a 30-60-90 right triangle is half the
15
length of the hypotenuse. Therefore, the length of DC is 2
units.
QUESTION NO: 156

If q is decreased by p percent, then the value of q is now
A. 𝑞 − 𝑝
𝑝
B. 𝑞 −
100
𝑝𝑞
C. − 100
𝑝𝑞
D. 𝑞 − 100
𝑝𝑞
E. 𝑝𝑞 − 100
Answer: D
𝑝 𝑝𝑞
Explanation: 𝑝 percent of 𝑞 is equal to 𝑞 ( ), or If 𝑞 is decreased by this amount, then the value of
100 100.
𝑝𝑞 𝑝𝑞
q is 100. less than q, or q − 100.
QUESTION NO: 157

𝑎 𝑏 1
The product of (𝑏 )2 (𝑎)−2 (𝑎)−1 =

A. a
1
B.
𝑎
𝑎3
C. 𝑏4
𝑎4
D. 𝑏4
𝑎5
E.
𝑏4
Answer: E
Explanation: A fraction with a negative exponent can be rewritten as a fraction with a positive exponent
by switching the numerator with the denominator.
𝑎 𝑏 1 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑎5
( )2 ( )−2 ( )−1 = ( )2 ( )2 ( )1 = ( 2 )( 2 )(𝑎) = 4.
𝑏 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 1 𝑏 𝑏 𝑏
QUESTION NO: 158

Gil drives five times farther in 40 minutes than Warrick drives in 30 minutes. If Gil drives 45 miles per
hour, how fast does Warrick drive?
A. 6 mph
B. 9 mph
C. 12 mph
D. 15 mph
E. 30 mph
Answer: C
Explanation: If d is the distance Warrick drives and s is the speed Warrick drives, then 30s = d. Gil drives
five times farther, 5d, in 40 minutes, traveling 45 miles per hour: 5d = (40)(45). Substitute the value of d
in terms of s into the second equation and solve for s, Warrick’s speed: 5(30s) = (40)(45), 150s = 1,800, s
= 12. Warrick drives 12 mph.

QUESTION NO: 159

A bank contains one penny, two quarters, four nickels, and three dimes. What is the probability of
selecting a coin that is worth more than five cents but less than 30 cents?
1
A. 5
1
B. 4
1
C. 2
7
D. 10
9
E. 10
Answer: C
Explanation: There are ten coins in the bank (1 penny + 2 quarters + 4 nickels + 3 dimes). The two
quarters and three dimes are each worth more than five cents but less than 30 cents, so the probability
5 1
of selecting one of these coins is 10 or 2
QUESTION NO: 160
In the diagram above, what is the area of the rectangle?
A. 6ab square units

B. 8ab square units

C. 9b2 square units
D. 12ab square units
E. 16b square units
Answer: B
Explanation: The y-axis divides the rectangle in half. Half of the width of the rectangle is a units to the
left of the y-axis and the other half is a units to the right of the y-axis. Therefore, the width of the
rectangle is 2a units. The length of the rectangle stretches from 3b units above the x-axis to b units
below the x-axis. Therefore, the length of the rectangle is 4b units. The area of a rectangle is equal to lw,
where l is the length of the rectangle and w is the width of the rectangle. The area of this rectangle is
equal to (2a)(4b) = 8ab square units.
QUESTION NO: 161

If set M contains only the positive factors of 8 and set N contains only the positive factors of 16, then the
union of sets M and N
A. contains exactly the same elements that are in set N.

B. contains only the elements that are in both sets M and N.
C. contains nine elements.
D. contains four elements.
E. contains only even elements.
Answer: A
Explanation: Set M contains the positive factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, and 8. Set N contains the positive factors of
16: 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The union of these sets is equal to all of the elements that are in either set. Since
every element in set M is in set N, the union of N and M is the same as set N: {1, 2, 4, 8, 16}.

QUESTION NO: 162
In the diagram above, ABCD is a square with an area of 100 c𝑚2 and lines BD and AC are the diagonals
of ABCD. If line EF is parallel to line BC and the length of line CF = 3√2cm, which of the following is equal
to the shaded area?
A. 25 c𝑚2
B. 39 c𝑚2
C. 64 c𝑚2
D. 78 c𝑚2
E. 89 c𝑚2
Answer: B
Explanation: The area of a square is equal to 𝑠 2 , where s is the length of one side of the square. A square
with an area of 100 𝑐𝑚2 has sides that are each equal to √100 = 10𝑐𝑚. The diagonal of a square is
equal to √2 times the length of a side of the square. Therefore, the lengths of diagonals AC and BD are
10 √2𝑐𝑚. Diagonals of a square bisect each other at right angles, so the lengths of segments OB and OC
are each 5√2 𝑐𝑚. Since lines BC and EF are parallel and lines OC and OB are congruent, lines BE and CF
are also congruent. The length of line OF is equal to the length of line OC plus the length of line CF:
5√2 + 3√2 = 8√2 𝑐𝑚. In the same way, OE = OB + BE = 5√2 + 3√2 = 8√2 𝑐𝑚. The area of a triangle is
1
equal to 2 𝑏ℎ, where b is the base of the triangle and h is the height of the triangle. EOF is a right
1 1
triangle, and its area is equal to 2
(8√2)(2√8) = 2 (64)(2) = 64 𝑐𝑚2 . The size of the shaded area is
1
equal to the area of EOF minus one-fourth of the area of ABCD: 64 – (100) = 64 − 25 = 39 𝑐𝑚2 .
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Explanation: Cross multiply and solve for x:

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A. If Raphael does not run, then it is not Sunday.

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A. The value of d remains the same.

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C. The value of d is four times greater.

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A. The area is tripled.

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(10a + 5) + (8(8) + 1) = 180

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Explanation: Substitute –3 for x:

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Explanation: Set the expression 4𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 + 3 equal to 3 and solve for 𝑥:

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Explanation: Factor the numerator and denominator of the fraction:

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D. If Flipper does not live at the North Pole, then he is a penguin.

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Based on the diagram above, which of the following is true?

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Explanation: An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a repeating or terminating

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