Wide Range Achievement Test Wide Range Achievement Math Computation Subtest 3

Question 1

What is 7/8 + 5/12?

Accepted Answer

29/24

Answer

The LCD is 24: 21/24 + 10/24 = 31/24.

Question 2

If y = −3, what is the value of 2y² − y?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

2(−3)² − (−3) = 2(9) + 3 = 18 + 3 = 21.

Question 3

Convert 0.065 to a fraction in simplest form.

Accepted Answer

13/200

Answer

0.065 = 65/1000; dividing numerator and denominator by 5 gives 13/200.

Question 4

What is 1,260 ÷ 36?

Accepted Answer

35

Answer

1,260 ÷ 36 = 35 because 36 × 35 = 1,260.

Question 5

A train travels 252 miles in 3.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

72 mph

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 252 ÷ 3.5 = 72 mph.

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