CASAS Math Goals 4

Question 1

A bar chart shows monthly savings: Jan=$120, Feb=$95, Mar=$150, Apr=$135. What is the average monthly savings?

Accepted Answer

$125.00

Answer

(120 + 95 + 150 + 135) ÷ 4 = 500 ÷ 4 = $125.00.

Question 2

A map uses a scale of 1 inch = 50 miles. Two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance?

Accepted Answer

175 miles

Answer

3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.

Question 3

In a class of 30 students, 18 passed a math test. What percentage passed?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

18 ÷ 30 = 0.60 = 60%.

Question 4

If 4 workers can complete a job in 6 days, how many days would it take 8 workers to do the same job?

Accepted Answer

3 days

Answer

4 × 6 = 24 worker-days total; 24 ÷ 8 = 3 days.

Question 5

A table shows: Mon=8 hrs, Tue=7.5 hrs, Wed=9 hrs, Thu=8 hrs, Fri=7.5 hrs worked. What is the total hours for the week?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

Answer

8 + 7.5 + 9 + 8 + 7.5 = 40 hours.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test