Mathematics Written Assessment

What is the algebraic expression for a number increased by seventeen is thirty?

• x + 17 + 30

• 17x = 30

• x + 17 = 30

• x + 17/30

If a study claims that 85% of students play video games, then how many students play video games in a classroom of 40 students?

• 32

• 33

• 34

• 37

What is the probability of choosing a vowel from the alphabet?

• 21/26

• 5/26

• 1/21

• 1/5

Change 17/2 to a mixed number.

• 7 ½

• 8

• 2/17

• 8 ½

Larry drives about 300 people in his cab each month. If he only drives 12 days a month, how many passengers does he average per day in a month?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 25

A movie ticket costs $7.50. The popcorn costs 80% of the cost of the ticket. How much does the popcorn cost?

• $6.00

• $5.50

• $6.50

• $7.00

Gretchen yawned 96 times while at Jane’s house for 4 hours. On average, how many times did she yawn per hour?

• 384

• 32

• 24

• 192

In order to pass his science test, Gary must answer 70% of the questions correctly. If there are 80 questions on the test, how many does Gary need to answer correctly to pass?

• 49

• 55

• 56

• 60

Candy bars cost $0.50, a bag of peanuts costs $0.75, and a can of soda costs $0.75. How many quarters do you need to buy 2 candy bars, 1 bag of peanuts, and 1 soda?

• 6

• 7

• 10

• 12

What is -4 x (-5)?

• 20

• -20

• 9

• -9