College Math Placement Test Pre-Algebra 4

Question 1

Simplify the ratio 45:30 to its lowest terms.

Accepted Answer

3:2

Answer

9:6

Answer

15:10

Answer

6:4

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an integer?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

−7

Answer

0

Answer

100

Question 3

A temperature drops from 14°F to −8°F. By how many degrees did it drop?

Accepted Answer

22°

Answer

6°

Answer

12°

Answer

18°

Question 4

What is √144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

11

Answer

13

Answer

14

Question 5

If 3 notebooks cost $7.50, how much do 7 notebooks cost?

Accepted Answer

$17.50

Answer

$14.00

Answer

$15.50

Answer

$21.00

Question 6

Which expression represents 'the product of 6 and a number n, decreased by 4'?

Accepted Answer

6n − 4

Answer

6 + n − 4

Answer

6(n − 4)

Answer

4 − 6n

Question 7

Express 0.0045 in scientific notation.

Accepted Answer

4.5 × 10⁻³

Answer

4.5 × 10²

Answer

45 × 10⁻⁴

Answer

0.45 × 10⁻²