ParaPro Core Plus (Math Version 3

Question 1

A classroom has 24 students. If 3/8 of them scored above 90% on a test, how many students scored above 90%?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

3/8 × 24 = 9 students scored above 90%.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 2³ × 2⁴?

Accepted Answer

2⁷

Answer

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 2³ × 2⁴ = 2^(3+4) = 2⁷.

Question 3

A rectangle has a length of 15 cm and a width of 8 cm. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

46 cm

Answer

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(15 + 8) = 2(23) = 46 cm.

Question 4

If y = 3x − 5 and x = 4, what is the value of y?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

Substitute x = 4: y = 3(4) − 5 = 12 − 5 = 7.

Question 5

A store marks up items by 25%. If an item costs $48, what is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

Markup = 25% × $48 = $12; selling price = $48 + $12 = $60.

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