SHSAT Math Practice 2

Question 1

If 3(x - 4) = 2x + 5, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

Expanding gives 3x - 12 = 2x + 5, so x = 17.

Question 2

A jacket originally priced at $80 is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

25% of $80 is $20, so the sale price is $80 - $20 = $60.

Question 3

What is the value of 2^5 + 3^2?

Accepted Answer

41

Answer

2^5 = 32 and 3^2 = 9, so the sum is 41.

Question 4

The average of five numbers is 14. What is their sum?

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

Sum equals average times count, so 14 × 5 = 70.

Question 5

A rectangle has length 12 and width 7. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

38

Answer

Perimeter = 2(12 + 7) = 2(19) = 38.

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