CASAS Math Goals Application in Education 4

Question 1

A rectangular bulletin board measures 4 feet by 2.5 feet. How much border trim is needed to go around the entire board?

Accepted Answer

13 feet

Answer

Perimeter = 2(4 + 2.5) = 2 × 6.5 = 13 feet.

Question 2

A student buys 3 notebooks at $2.49 each and a pen for $1.25. How much does she spend in total?

Accepted Answer

$8.72

Answer

(3 × $2.49) + $1.25 = $7.47 + $1.25 = $8.72.

Question 3

Which decimal is equivalent to 3/4?

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

Question 4

A class chart shows test scores for 5 students: 88, 76, 95, 70, and 91. What is the median score?

Accepted Answer

88

Answer

Arranged in order: 70, 76, 88, 91, 95 — the middle value is 88.

Question 5

A student needs to drive 180 miles to reach a testing center. If she averages 60 miles per hour, how long will the trip take?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

180 ÷ 60 = 3 hours.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test