COMPASS Numerical Skills and Pre-Algebra 3

Question 1

A store sells pens at 3 for $1.50. How much do 10 pens cost?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

Answer

$4.50

Answer

$5.50

Answer

$6.00

Question 2

What is 40% written as a fraction in lowest terms?

Accepted Answer

2/5

Answer

4/10

Answer

8/20

Answer

1/4

Question 3

Which expression represents 'six less than twice a number n'?

Accepted Answer

2n − 6

Answer

6 − 2n

Answer

2(n − 6)

Answer

n/2 − 6

Question 4

What is the square root of 144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

14

Answer

11

Answer

13

Question 5

If a car travels 180 miles in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

75 mph

Question 6

What is the value of 5! (5 factorial)?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

60

Answer

24

Answer

100