College Math Placement Test College Math Placement Basic Math 2

Question 1

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

The LCM of 8 and 12 is 24 because 24 is the smallest number divisible by both 8 and 12.

Question 2

Simplify: 3/4 ÷ 9/16

Accepted Answer

4/3

Answer

Dividing fractions means multiplying by the reciprocal: 3/4 × 16/9 = 48/36 = 4/3.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

$100.00

Answer

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

Question 4

What is the value of |−17| + |5|?

Accepted Answer

22

Answer

Absolute value gives the non-negative magnitude, so |−17| = 17 and |5| = 5, giving 17 + 5 = 22.

Question 5

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.008?

Accepted Answer

8/1000

Answer

0.008 is read as 'eight thousandths,' which equals 8/1000.

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