CHSPE CHSPE Math 2

Question 1

A store sells a jacket for $85 after applying a 15% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$100.00

Answer

If the discounted price is 85% of the original, then original = $85 ÷ 0.85 = $100.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 3(x − 4) + 2x?

Accepted Answer

5x − 12

Answer

Distribute: 3x − 12 + 2x = 5x − 12.

Question 3

A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

30 cm²

Answer

Area of a triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 cm².

Question 4

If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5 and there are 24 girls, how many boys are there?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

Each part = 24 ÷ 5 = 4.8, so boys = 3 × 4.8 = 14.4 ≈ 14; wait — 24/5 × 3 = 72/5 = 14.4. Actually with ratio 3:5 and 24 girls: boys = (3/5) × 24 = 14.4. The closest whole number is 14.

Question 5

What is the value of 4² + √49 − 3?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

4² = 16, √49 = 7, so 16 + 7 − 3 = 20. Wait: 16 + 7 − 3 = 20.

California High School Proficiency Exam Practice Test

California High School Proficiency Exam Practice Test

CHSPE CHSPE Math 2