TABE Math Computations Practice Test 3

Question 1

What is 4,836 − 1,979?

Accepted Answer

2,857

Answer

4,836 − 1,979 = 2,857. Subtract carefully with regrouping: 6−9 requires borrowing, giving 16−9=7; 2−7 requires borrowing, and so on.

Question 2

What is the product of 47 × 38?

Accepted Answer

1,706

Answer

47 × 38 = 47 × 30 + 47 × 8 = 1,410 + 376 = 1,786.

Question 3

Divide: 2,184 ÷ 24 = ?

Accepted Answer

91

Answer

2,184 ÷ 24 = 91. Check: 24 × 91 = 24 × 90 + 24 × 1 = 2,160 + 24 = 2,184. ✓

Question 4

What is 3/4 + 5/6?

Accepted Answer

1 7/12

Answer

Find a common denominator of 12. 3/4 = 9/12 and 5/6 = 10/12. 9/12 + 10/12 = 19/12 = 1 7/12.

Question 5

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36. You can also compute 10% of 240 = 24, plus 5% of 240 = 12, giving 24 + 12 = 36.

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