TAP Mathematics 3

Question 1

A TAP problem states: 3/5 of a class of 30 students passed. How many students passed?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

3/5 × 30 = (3 × 30) ÷ 5 = 90 ÷ 5 = 18 students.

Question 2

On the TAP, what is the value of √144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

√144 = 12 because 12 × 12 = 144.

Question 3

A TAP question asks you to convert 3/4 to a decimal. The answer is:

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

Question 4

On the TAP, which of the following is the correct solution to the inequality x + 3 > 7?

Accepted Answer

x > 4

Answer

Subtract 3 from both sides: x > 7 − 3, so x > 4.

Question 5

A TAP math question asks: what is 40% of 75?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

40% of 75 = 0.40 × 75 = 30.

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