CASAS Math Goals 3

Question 1

A room measures 12 feet by 15 feet. What is the area of the room in square feet?

Accepted Answer

180 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 12 × 15 = 180 square feet.

Question 2

How many inches are in 4.5 feet?

Accepted Answer

54 inches

Answer

4.5 × 12 = 54 inches.

Question 3

A bag of soil weighs 40 pounds. How many ounces is that?

Accepted Answer

640 oz

Answer

40 × 16 = 640 ounces, since there are 16 ounces in a pound.

Question 4

A clock shows the time as 3:45 PM. How many minutes until 5:00 PM?

Accepted Answer

75 minutes

Answer

From 3:45 to 5:00 is 1 hour 15 minutes = 75 minutes.

Question 5

A fence needs to go around a rectangular yard that is 25 feet long and 18 feet wide. How many feet of fencing are needed?

Accepted Answer

86 feet

Answer

Perimeter = 2(25 + 18) = 2 × 43 = 86 feet.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test