CASAS Math Goals Application in Education 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A school cafeteria sells lunch for $3.75 per meal. If 120 students buy lunch on Monday, what is the total revenue?
- $400.00
- $420.00
- $450.00 (Correct answer)
- $455.00
Correct answer: $450.00
$3.75 × 120 = $450.00.
Question 2: An adult learner needs to score at least 75% on a 40-question test to pass. What is the minimum number of correct answers required?
- 28
- 29
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 31
Correct answer: 30
75% × 40 = 0.75 × 40 = 30 questions.
Question 3: The temperature in a classroom drops from 72°F to 65°F. By how many degrees did the temperature drop?
- 5°F
- 6°F
- 7°F (Correct answer)
- 8°F
Correct answer: 7°F
72 − 65 = 7°F.
Question 4: A student earns $12.50 per hour tutoring. If he tutors for 6 hours this week, how much will he earn?
- $65.00
- $70.00
- $72.50
- $75.00 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: $75.00
$12.50 × 6 = $75.00.
Question 5: A school supply store is having a 20% off sale. If a calculator originally costs $18.00, what is the sale price?
- $12.40
- $13.60
- $14.40 (Correct answer)
- $15.60
Correct answer: $14.40
20% of $18 = $3.60; $18.00 − $3.60 = $14.40.
Question 6: On a number line, which value is between −3 and 1?
- −4
- −3
- 0 (Correct answer)
- 2
Correct answer: 0
0 lies between −3 and 1 on a number line.
Question 7: A vo-tech program accepts 1 out of every 5 applicants. If 85 people apply, how many will be accepted?
- 15
- 17 (Correct answer)
- 20
- 25
Correct answer: 17
85 ÷ 5 = 17 applicants accepted.
CASAS Math Goals Application in Education 3
A school cafeteria sells lunch for $3.75 per meal.
If 120 students buy lunch on Monday, what is the total revenue?