COLLEGE MATH
PLACEMENT PRACTICE
TEST ACCUPLACER QAS
Question 1: Evaluate |−7.5| − 3.2.
Choices:
1) 4.3
2) −4.3
3) 10.7
4) −10.7
Correct Answer: 4.3
Explanation: The absolute value of −7.5 is 7.5. Then 7.5 − 3.2 = 4.3.
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Question 2: Which of the following numbers is greatest?
Choices:
1) −
2) −0.68
3) −
4) −0.70
Correct Answer: −
Explanation: Convert the fractions to decimals: − = −0.75 and − ≈ −0.667. Among negative numbers, the value closest to zero is greatest, so − is greatest.Question 3: A bakery uses 5 cups of �our to make 8 loaves of bread. At the same rate, how many cups of �our are needed for 20 loaves?
Choices:
1) 10 2) 12
3) 12.5
4) 16
Correct Answer: 12.5
Explanation: Set up the proportion = x/20. Cross-multiplying gives 8x = 100, so x = 12.5 cups.Page 2
Question 4: A car travels 72 miles in 1.5 hours at a constant rate. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
Choices:
1) 36 2) 48 3) 54
4) 108
Correct Answer: 48
Explanation: Average speed equals distance divided by time: 72 ÷ 1.5 = 48 miles per hour.
Question 5: On a map, 1 centimeter represents 6 kilometers. Two towns are 7.5
centimeters apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the towns?
Choices:
1) 13.5 km 2) 36 km 3) 42 km 4) 45 km
Correct Answer: 45 km
Explanation: Multiply the map distance by the scale: 7.5 × 6 = 45 kilometers.Page 3