TEAS Math: Measurement and Data

Question 1

A patient weighs 68 kilograms. Using the conversion factor 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs, approximately how much does the patient weigh in pounds?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 149.6 lbs (68 × 2.2)

Answer

Approximately 30.9 lbs (68 ÷ 2.2)

Answer

Approximately 70.2 lbs (68 + 2.2)

Answer

Approximately 65.8 lbs (68 − 2.2)

Question 2

A student's seven quiz scores are: 72, 85, 90, 68, 85, 92, 85. What is the mode of this data set?

Accepted Answer

85

Answer

68

Answer

82.4

Answer

90

Question 3

A data set contains the values 10, 20, 30, 40, and 200. Which measure of central tendency would BEST represent this data without being distorted by the outlier?

Accepted Answer

Median, because it is resistant to the effect of extreme outliers

Answer

Mean, because it uses every value in the calculation

Answer

Mode, because it reflects the most frequently occurring value

Answer

Range, because it captures the full spread of the data

Question 4

A nursing student scores 78, 84, 91, and 87 on four exams. What is her mean score?

Accepted Answer

85

Answer

82.5

Answer

87

Answer

83.5

Question 5

A rectangular hospital room measures 12 feet in length and 7 feet in width. What is the perimeter of the room?

Accepted Answer

38 feet

Answer

84 feet

Answer

19 feet

Answer

26 feet

Question 6

A pie chart shows student subject preferences: 25% Science, 35% Math, 20% English, and the rest Reading. What percentage of students prefer Reading?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

10%

Answer

15%

Answer

25%