TCAP Math Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A store sells apples for $0.75 each and oranges for $1.25 each. If Maya buys 4 apples and 3 oranges, how much does she spend in total?

Accepted Answer

$6.75

Answer

4 × $0.75 = $3.00 and 3 × $1.25 = $3.75, so total = $3.00 + $3.75 = $6.75.

Question 2

A rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. What is the area of the garden?

Accepted Answer

96 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 12 × 8 = 96 square feet.

Question 3

Jake scored 85, 92, 78, and 95 on four tests. What is his average score?

Accepted Answer

88

Answer

(85 + 92 + 78 + 95) ÷ 4 = 350 ÷ 4 = 87.5, so the average is 87.5.

Question 4

A train travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At this rate, how far will it travel in 7 hours?

Accepted Answer

420 miles

Answer

Speed = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph; distance in 7 hours = 60 × 7 = 420 miles.

Question 5

Which expression is equivalent to 3(x + 4) − 5?

Accepted Answer

3x + 7

Answer

3(x + 4) − 5 = 3x + 12 − 5 = 3x + 7.

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