TABE Applied Math Practice Test 2

Question 1

If you invest $10,000 at an annual rate of 7%, how much interest will you earn after one year?

Accepted Answer

$700

Answer

$7

Answer

$10,700

Answer

$70

Question 2

Four tons of gravel weighs how many pounds?

Accepted Answer

8000

Answer

4000

Answer

16000

Answer

12000

Question 3

If the price of a gallon of gas increases from $3.20 to $3.68, what percent did it increase?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

10%

Answer

115%

Answer

12%

Question 4

If 5 apples cost $2.00, how much will 15 apples cost?

Accepted Answer

$6

Answer

$8

Answer

$30

Answer

$10

Question 5

If 4 people can stain a deck in 2 days, how many people would be required to stain the deck in only 1 day?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

12

Question 6

How much time is there between 7:45 am today and 3:15 pm tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

31 1/2 hours

Answer

7 1/2 hours

Answer

30 1/2 hours

Answer

32 1/2 hours

Question 7

If a gas tank can hold 30 gallons, how many gallons does it contain when it is three-fifths full?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

15

Answer

12

Answer

24

Question 8

How long will it take to reach a town 250 miles a way if you drive 50 miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

10 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 9

Tina bought a scarf for $16.65. She gave the clerk $20. How much change should she get back?

Accepted Answer

$3.35

Answer

$4.35

Answer

$3.45

Answer

$3.25

Question 10

Sam bought a 12 pack of soda for $5.40. How much did he pay per can of soda?

Accepted Answer

$0.45

Answer

$0.54

Answer

$0.40

Answer

$2.22