COMPASS Numerical Skills and Pre-Algebra

Question 1

What is the value of 3/4 + 1/6?

Accepted Answer

11/12

Answer

To add fractions, find the LCD (12): 9/12 + 2/12 = 11/12.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.625?

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

0.625 = 625/1000 = 5/8 when simplified.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

Simplify: |−7| + |−3|

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

Absolute value makes each term positive: 7 + 3 = 10.

Question 5

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.

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