CASAS Math Goals Application in Education 3

Question 1

A school cafeteria sells lunch for $3.75 per meal. If 120 students buy lunch on Monday, what is the total revenue?

Accepted Answer

$450.00

Answer

$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?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7°F

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$75.00

Answer

$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?

Accepted Answer

$14.40

Answer

20% of $18 = $3.60; $18.00 − $3.60 = $14.40.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test