Wide Range Achievement Test Wide Range Achievement Math Computation Subtest 2

Question 1

What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

Accepted Answer

3/2

Answer

Dividing fractions means multiplying by the reciprocal: 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.

Question 2

Solve for x: 5x − 8 = 17

Accepted Answer

x = 5

Answer

Add 8 to both sides to get 5x = 25, then divide by 5 to get x = 5.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

What is the value of 2³ × 2²?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

2³ × 2² = 2^(3+2) = 2⁵ = 32.

Question 5

A rectangle has length 8.5 cm and width 4 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

34 cm²

Answer

Area = length × width = 8.5 × 4 = 34 cm².

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