PAX PAX Mathematics 3

Question 1

Simplify: (4 + 6) × 3 − 2²

Accepted Answer

26

Answer

Following order of operations: (4+6)=10, 2²=4; 10×3=30; 30−4=26.

Question 2

If a car travels at 60 mph, how far does it travel in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

Question 3

What is the ratio of 18 to 27 in simplest form?

Accepted Answer

2:3

Answer

GCF of 18 and 27 is 9; 18÷9 = 2, 27÷9 = 3, so ratio is 2:3.

Question 4

A student scored 78, 85, 92, and 89 on four PAX practice tests. What is their average score?

Accepted Answer

86

Answer

(78+85+92+89) ÷ 4 = 344 ÷ 4 = 86.

Question 5

If 5 is 20% of a number, what is the number?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

20% of x = 5 → 0.20x = 5 → x = 5 ÷ 0.20 = 25.

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