NCAE Mathematical Ability

Question 1

What is the value of 3/4 + 2/3?

Accepted Answer

17/12

Answer

To add fractions with different denominators, find the LCD (12). Convert: 3/4 = 9/12 and 2/3 = 8/12. Then 9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12 or 1 5/12.

Question 2

A store offers a 20% discount on a shirt originally priced at PHP 500. How much will you pay?

Accepted Answer

PHP 400

Answer

A 20% discount on PHP 500 means you save 0.20 × 500 = PHP 100. The sale price is 500 - 100 = PHP 400.

Question 3

What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___?

Accepted Answer

162

Answer

Each number is multiplied by 3 to get the next: 2 × 3 = 6, 6 × 3 = 18, 18 × 3 = 54, 54 × 3 = 162. This is a geometric sequence with a common ratio of 3.

Question 4

If x + 7 = 15, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

To solve for x, subtract 7 from both sides: x = 15 - 7 = 8. You can verify by substituting back: 8 + 7 = 15.

Question 5

What is 15% of 200?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

To find 15% of 200, multiply: 0.15 × 200 = 30. You can also calculate 10% (20) plus 5% (10) to get 30.

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NCAE Mathematical Ability