Math ACT Prep Questions #1

Brian bought a pair of jeans for 2/3 of the original price of $48 and a belt for 40% of its original price of $12.50. Ignoring sales tax, what is the total amount for these purchases?

• $21.00

• $27.00

• $37.00

• $39.50

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Which of the following is NOT equivalent to to 80% of n?

• 0.80n

• 8(0.10n)

• $\frac{4n}{5}$

• $\frac{8n}{100}$

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Suppose that replacing an old electric water heater with a new, energy-efficient electric water heater will reduce a home's average monthly electric bill by 20%. If the old electric water heater in a home with a current average monthly electric bill of $110 is replaced by a new energy-efficient one, what will be the home's new average monthly electric bill?

• $22.00

• $88.00

• $90.00

• $109.80

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the value of 7²-2[3+2(5-1)]?

• 9

• 940

• 27

• -8

• -9

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What is the solution set of 2x-5=7-4x?

• {1}

• {2}

• {1/2}

• {-2}

• {-1/3}

How many curtains can be made from 20 meters of cloth if each curtain requires 2 1/2 meters?

• 50

• 20

• 12

• 8

• 4

Which of the following numbers is NOT a prime?

• 43

• 51

• 73

• 97

• 101

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

If x=-2 and y=3, then -x-xy²=?

• 16

• -34

• -38

• 20

• 144

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Which of the following is NOT a quadratic equation in one variable?

• 3x²+5=5x+7

• x(2x+5)=8

• 3²+5x=4²+2x

• x²=16

• (2x-3)²=5

What is the simplified form of the expression (3x-1)²?

• 9x²-1

• 9x²-6x+1

• 9x²+1

• 9x²+6x+1

• 9x+1

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3