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  1. Is a calculator permitted on the ACT Mathematics test?

    Answer: Yes, an approved calculator is allowed

    An approved calculator is permitted on the entire ACT Math test.

  2. What is the area of a rectangle with length 8 and width 5?

    Answer: 40

    Area = length × width = 8 × 5 = 40.

  3. In the sentence 'Running quickly, the finish line came into view,' what error does the ACT want corrected?

    Answer: A dangling modifier

    The modifier 'running quickly' wrongly attaches to 'the finish line,' a dangling modifier.

  4. How is each of the four ACT section scores reported?

    Answer: On a 1–36 scale

    Each ACT section is scored from 1 to 36, and the composite averages them.

  5. What is the next number in the arithmetic sequence 3, 7, 11, 15, ___?

    Answer: 19

    The common difference is 4, so 15 + 4 = 19.

  6. On the ACT, is there a penalty for guessing on multiple-choice questions?

    Answer: No, only correct answers are counted

    The ACT has no guessing penalty, so every question should be answered.

  7. Which transition word best shows contrast in a sentence: 'She studied hard; ___, she was nervous'?

    Answer: nevertheless

    'Nevertheless' signals contrast between studying and being nervous.