CBEST Mathematics 2

Question 1

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same rate, how far will it travel in 7 hours?

Accepted Answer

420 miles

Answer

The rate is 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph, so 60 × 7 = 420 miles.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 3/8 as a decimal?

Accepted Answer

0.375

Answer

3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.

Question 3

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

38 cm

Answer

Perimeter = 2(l + w) = 2(12 + 7) = 2(19) = 38 cm.

Question 4

If 5x − 3 = 22, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

5x = 25, so x = 5.

Question 5

A store sells 3 notebooks for $4.50. How much do 8 notebooks cost?

Accepted Answer

$12.00

Answer

Each notebook costs $1.50, so 8 × $1.50 = $12.00.

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