TEAS Math Practice Test #3

Question 1

| 2x − 5 | = 19  Which of the following is the solution set for the equation above?

Accepted Answer

{−7, 12}

Answer

{−7, −12}

Answer

{7, 12}

Answer

{7, −12}

Question 2

If Maria left a $10.16 tip on a breakfast that cost $86.89, approximately what percentage was the tip?

Accepted Answer

12%

Answer

17%

Answer

25%

Answer

31%

Question 3

A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week, and is paid weekly. Weekly deductions are: federal tax $102.80, state tax $24.58, federal insurance $18.13, and family health insurance $52.15. What is the nurse's take-home pay each week?

Accepted Answer

$443.50

Answer

$158.54

Answer

$514.74

Answer

$641.16

Question 4

How many imperial gallons are there in 1,400 liters?

Accepted Answer

308

Answer

3,080

Answer

30,800

Answer

308,000

Question 5

Derek purchased concert tickets in the month of June for $73, $66, $96, $17, and $66 dollars. Which of the following is an accurate estimate of the total amount he spent on concert tickets in June?

Accepted Answer

$330

Answer

$300

Answer

$360

Answer

$400

Question 6

5y − 8 > 32

Accepted Answer

y > 8

Answer

y < 8

Answer

y > 6

Answer

y < 6

Question 7

There are 48 students studying foreign language at the community college. If the only two foreign languages offered are French and Spanish, and 28 students are studying French, which of the following represents the ratio of students studying Spanish to the total number of foreign language students?

Accepted Answer

5/12

Answer

2/7

Answer

1/2

Answer

1/3

Question 8

What is 181.5% of 18?

Accepted Answer

32.67

Answer

3.267

Answer

14.67

Answer

3267

Question 9

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.0009?

Accepted Answer

0.09%

Answer

0.00%

Answer

0.01%

Answer

0.90%

Question 10

The hourly rate for a male went up to $13.50 from $12.50. How much of a raise did he receive?

Accepted Answer

8%

Answer

9%

Answer

10%

Answer

13.50%