TAP Applied Mathematics

Question 1

A TAP applied math question: a store sells a jacket for $80 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$100

Answer

$96

Answer

$88

Answer

$104

Question 2

On the TAP, a recipe calls for 2½ cups of flour. To make triple the recipe, how much flour is needed?

Accepted Answer

7½ cups

Answer

6 cups

Answer

6½ cups

Answer

7 cups

Question 3

A TAP problem: if a worker earns $15 per hour and works 38 hours, what is the gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$570

Answer

$540

Answer

$560

Answer

$590

Question 4

On the TAP, a car's fuel efficiency is 32 miles per gallon. How many gallons are needed for a 256-mile trip?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

7

Answer

9

Question 5

A TAP math question: a school collects $3,600 in fundraising. If 45 students participated equally, how much did each student raise?

Accepted Answer

$80

Answer

$70

Answer

$75

Answer

$90

Question 6

On the TAP, a rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 9 feet wide. What is the area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

108

Answer

42

Answer

84

Answer

21