TAP Mathematics

Question 1

On the TAP Mathematics section, what is the value of 3² + 4²?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

3² = 9 and 4² = 16, so 9 + 16 = 25.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a rational number tested on the TAP?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

3/4 is rational because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

Question 3

A TAP math problem asks you to solve: 5x − 3 = 12. What is x?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

Add 3 to both sides: 5x = 15, then divide by 5: x = 3.

Question 4

On the TAP, what is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 and width 5?

Accepted Answer

26

Answer

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(8 + 5) = 2(13) = 26.

Question 5

The TAP may ask: what is 15% of 200?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.

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