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

If $80 is 80% of the original price, then original = $80 ÷ 0.80 = $100.

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

2½ × 3 = 7½ cups of flour.

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

$15 × 38 = $570.

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

256 ÷ 32 = 8 gallons needed.

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

$3,600 ÷ 45 = $80 per student.

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