Achievement Test Standardized Achievement Mathematics 2

Question 1

A store sells a jacket for $84, which is 40% more than its cost. What is the cost of the jacket?

Accepted Answer

$60.00

Answer

If cost = x, then x × 1.4 = 84, so x = 84 ÷ 1.4 = $60.00.

Question 2

What is the value of 3² + 4²?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

3² = 9 and 4² = 16, so 9 + 16 = 25.

Question 3

A recipe calls for 2½ cups of flour for 24 cookies. How many cups are needed for 36 cookies?

Accepted Answer

3¾ cups

Answer

36 ÷ 24 = 1.5, so 2.5 × 1.5 = 3.75 = 3¾ cups.

Question 4

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.008?

Accepted Answer

8/1000

Answer

0.008 is 8 thousandths, written as 8/1000.

Question 5

A line has the equation y = 2x − 5. What is the y-intercept?

Accepted Answer

−5

Answer

In slope-intercept form y = mx + b, the y-intercept b = −5.

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