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PRACTICE EXAM 1 > THE MATHEMATICS TEST
60 . Minutes - 60 Questions
DIRECTIONS: . Solve each problem, choose the correct answer, and then fill in the corresponding oval on your answer document.
Do not linger over problems that take too much time. Solve as many as you can; then return to the others in the time you have left for this test.
You are permitted to use a calculator on this test. You may use your calculator for any problems you choose, but some of the problems may best be done without using a
calculator.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all of the following should be assumed.
1. Illustrative figures are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
2. Geometric figures lie in a plane.
3. The word line indicates a straight line.
4. The word average indicates arithmetic mean.
1. What is the y intercept of a line that intersects points (-4, 2) and (-7, 5)?
+1 (A) -2
(B) 1
(C) 0
(D) 2
(E) 6
Explanation:
The correct answer is (A).
Find the equation in the form y = mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Knowing two points helps us find the slope. Then we can spend a fun day sledding down it with all our friends. That's why knowing how to find a slope is an important life skill.
Therefore, our equation is y = 1x + b. Substitute either point to find b.
y = -1x + b(-4, 2): 2 = -(-4) + b

2=4+b
b = -2.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Slope
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2. You have a curve that is expressed by y = .05x2 - 10x 100. What is the y coordinate when x = 10?
+1 (F) 500
(G) 420
(H) 360
(J) 75
(K)5
Explanation:
The correct answer is (K).
Substitute x = 10 into the equation. Sometimes they'll trick us and give us a graph, but don't rely solely on the graph. Sometimes we think math's main purpose is to humble us.
y = 0.05(10)(10) 10(10) + 100

y = 5 100 + 100
y = 5.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Graphing equations
3.
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Which of the functions is described?
(A) f(x) = x2 - 4 for x 2 , x 5 for x > 4
(B) f(x) = x - 4
(C) f(x) = x2 - 4 for x > 2 , x 5 for x < 4
(D) f(x) = x2 - 4
(E) f(x) = x2 - 4 for x = 2 , x 5 for x < 4
Explanation:
For all numbers less than or equal to 2, we see the graph x2 4. For example, point (0, -4) is on the function shown in the graph. For all numbers greater than 4, we also see points fitting
the equation x + 5. For example, point (5, 10) is on function shown in the graph. What if 4 is your favorite number? Are there still numbers "greater than 4" then?
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Functions
4. Which of the quadratic equations below has solutions x = 4a and x = -2b?
+1 (F) x2 - 4x - 8ab = 0
(G) x2 - 8ab = 0
(H) x2 2x(2ab) - 8ab = 0
(J) x2 2x(b - 2a) - 8ab = 0
(K) x2 x(2a b) - 8ab = 0
Explanation:
The correct answer is (J).
The equation (x 4a)(x + 2b) = 0 has two solutions. That's right, people. The world isn't black and white. One problem; two solutions. We're getting deep now.
Multiply! x2 4ax + 2bx + 8ab which is the same as
x2 + 2x(b 2a) + 8ab = 0.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Quadratic equations (Quadratic Formula)
5.
f(x) = x2 2x 6 and g(x) = x1/2. What is ?
+1
(A)
(B)
(C) 3
(D) 7
(E) 21
Explanation:
This is the same as saying the square root of 9 = 3. While this root might be square, don't make the mistake of thinking that means "The Roots" are square. ?uestlove might have
something to say about that.
Skills Tested:
6.
The skid marks left by John's motorcycle when it comes to a complete stop are shown with the function
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Where x is the speed in meters per second. If John doesn't want more than 200 meters of skid marks, what is his maximum speed in meters/second?
(F) 25
(G) 32
(H) 35
(J) 42
(K) 52
Explanation:
The function shows speed as it relates to skid marks.
Give yourself a slight break and multiply both sides by 20. Don't give yourself too much of a break, though. This test still has a time limit.
200(20) = 4,000 = 2(x2 + 5x).
Divide both sides by 2: 2,000 = x2 + 5x.

Put our equation in the form Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 by adding -2,000 to both sides.
x2 + 5x 2,000 = 0.
Use the quadratic formula to get or .
Take the positive speed of = 42.5 m/second
Skills Tested:
7. If f(x) = x2 6x 25 and g(x) = x2, what is f(g(x)) when x = 2?
+1 (A) 8
(B) 16
(C) 41
(D) 62
(E) 65
Explanation:
The correct answer is (E).
f(x) = x2 = 22 = 4
f(g(x)) = f(4) = x2 + 6x + 25 =
42 + 6(4) + 25 = 16 + 24 + 25 = 65.
Go over 65, and we'll get a speeding ticket (and an incorrect answer).
Skills Tested:
8. Jan buys running shorts for $15 and pays $2/week to go to the gym. If she works out for w weeks, which expression represents her total cost?
+1 (F) 15 2w
(G) 17w
(H) 15w 2
(J)
(K) 67
Explanation:
The correct answer is (F).
15 is a cost already paid. It does not vary with weeks. The number of weeks times 2 is her cost for all of the workouts. How do we know she didn't need new running shorts? Maybe she
was attacked by a pack of wolves that tore her shorts to pieces? Fine; probably not.
Total cost = 15 + 2w.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Variables to express relationships
9. Lines a and b are parallel. d is perpendicular and e intersects all 3 lines. What is the measure of angle y?
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(A) 10
(B) 20
(C) 70
(D) 90
(E) 110
Explanation:
The correct answer is (B).
1 is supplementary to the 70 angle given, so 70 + measure of 1 = 180. Therefore, measure of 1 = 110.

2 is vertical to 1 and supplementary to the given 70 angle. It measures 110.
3 is vertical to 70 angle and supplementary to 1 and 2. It measures 70.
4 is equal to 70.
5 is equal to 1 or 110.
8 is supplementary to 5, so it equals 70.
7 is a right angle, equal to 90.
6 forms a right triangle with 8 and 7. The measure of 8 + 7 + 6 = 180; 70 + 90 + measure of 6 = 180. 6 equals 20.
Finally, y is vertical to 6 so it equals 20. Now that you know the measure of angle y, you can impress your friends and be the life of the party. Report back and let us know how that
goes.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Parallel and perpendicular lines
10. What is the quotient of any number, x, and its opposite reciprocal?
+1
(F) -1
(G) 1
(H)-x2
(J) x2
(K) Cannot be determined
Explanation:
The correct answer is (H).
Not only have you found the correct answer, but that's also a great band name.
Skills Tested:
11. Which equation is NOT equal to y = 2x2 - 12x 19?
0 (A) y - 1 = 2x2 - 12x 18
(B) y - 1 = 2(x - 3)2
(C) y = 2(x - 3)2 1
(D) (x - 3)2 = 2(y - 1)
(E)
Explanation:
The correct answer is (D).
Try solving this equation for x.
Good Cop: "C'mon. Try it. Just give it a shot, kid. You'll be a hero."
Bad Cop: "We know you can solve for x. Get it done or you're not gonna like the result."
Good Cop: "Easy there, Hank. Sorry, he's really into his job. Cares a lot about finding x."
Bad Cop: "If this kid doesn't find x, I swear I'm gonna lose it!"
y = 2x 12x + 1,
y 19 = 2(x2 6x). Complete the square:
y 19 + 18 = 2(x2 6x + 9),
y 1 = 2(x2 6x + 9). This also equals y 1 = 2x2 12x + 18 (the second answer).
y 1 = 2(x 3)2 (the first and third answers).
(y 1) 2 = (x 3)2
The last answer is
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12. Add:
+1
(F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K) Impossible to solve
Explanation:
When adding two matrices, add the corresponding entries. To escape the matrix, don't try to bend the spoon. Realize the truth: that there is no spoon. Whoa.
1+1=2
0+1=1
-1 + 0 = -1
-1 + 0 = 1
1 + 1 = 0
0 + 1 = 1
0 + 1 = 1
1 + 0 = 1
1 + 1 = 2.
The first matrix is the best choice.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Matrices
13.
Jason eats cups of cereal for breakfast each morning. How much cereal will he consume in a week?
+1
(A) cups
(B) cups
(C) cups
(D) cups
(E) cups
Explanation:
There are seven days in a week, so = cups. Somebody should tell that seven days in a week thing to The Beatles.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Number problems (operations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers)
14. 5x2y 6xy2 - 3x2y is equal to
+1 (F) 8xy2
(G) 8x2y
(H)2x2y 6xy2
(J) 5x2y 3xy2
(K) 5x2y 6xy2 - 3x2y
Explanation:
When we combine like terms, we combine the first and the last terms. Don't worry about the last being first or the meek inheriting the Earth for the purposes of this question. The middle
term is not "like." 5x2y 3x2y = 2x2y. However, we still need to add in the other term. The correct answer is 2x2y + 6xy2.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Polynomial basic operations
15. The table below shows a linear relationship between the variables x and y. Which equation represents this relationship?
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(A) -2x 2y = 18
(B) -5x y = 6
(C) 5x 2y = -3
(D) 5x - 2y = -6
(E) x y = 3
Explanation:
There are many ways to solve this problem. One way is to pick two points and plug them into the equation y = mx + b. Then solve the two equations for m and b. Then throw an "I solved
the problem" party with punch, math games, and a piata with equations written all over it. Awesomeness.
Skills Tested:
16. A fence is going to diagonally divide a 30 foot by 24 foot rectangular garden in half. Approximately how long will the fence be?
+1 (F) 19.0 feet

(G) 27.0 feet
(H)38.4 feet
(J) 46.5 feet
(K) 54.0 feet
Explanation:
The diagonal of a rectangle creates the hypotenuse of a right triangle. We need to use the Pythagorean Theorem a2 + b2 = c2, where a = 30 ft and b = 24 ft. Py-thag-o-rus! Py-thag-o-rus!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
302 + 242 = c2
900 + 576 = c2
1476 = c2
38.5 = c.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Plane figures (triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, circles, polygons)
17. Simplify 3i 4i 0i
+1 (A) 7i
(B) 12i
(C) 15i
(D) 36i
(E) 0
Explanation:
i is a complex number. Some days it's moody and depressed; others it's gregarious and friendly, as if it doesn't have a care in the world. The important thing to note here is that multiplied
by zero, it is still 0 and that we can add like numbers.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Complex numbers
18. In this series, the difference between each consecutive number is constant. Fill in the missing numbers.
(F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K)
Explanation:
There are three different "jumps" made between and . It is unknown whether the "jumps" were made by Mac Daddy or Daddy Mac.
The difference between the first and fourth number is .
If we divide that difference among three jumps, we arrive a difference of .
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Series
19. Simplify: a(x - y)a(x y)
+1 (A) a2x
(B) a2y
(C) x2 - 2xy y2
a
(D) x2 2xy y2
a
(E) ax2 - y2
Explanation:
When multiplying two numbers with the same base, add the exponents. (x y) + (x + y) = 2x.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Applying properties of integer exponents and square roots
20. If x is a negative integer and x2 = 16, then x3 x equals
+1 (F) -224
(G)-68
(H) -64
(J) 68
(K) -60
Explanation:
The correct answer is (G).
If x2 = 16 and x is a negative number, then x must be 4. Why does x need to be so negative? Stop being such a Debbie Downer, x! Plugging in 4 for x gives us (-4)3 + -4 = -64 + -4 =
-68.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Polynomial basic operations
21. A cube has volume of 15.625 cm3. What is the length of one edge?
+1 (A) 1.7 cm
(B) 2.5 cm
(C) 2.6 cm
(D) 3.8 cm
(E) 3.9 cm
Explanation:
The volume of a cube is equal to its length times its width times its height, all with equal sides. This formula also works for determining the value of a Picasso. If you take the cube root of
15.625, you find the length of one side (2.5 cm).
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Volume
22. A bag contains 5 dimes, 8 quarters, and 7 pennies. What is the probability of randomly drawing a coin that is not divisible by 5?
+1 (F) 25%
(G)35%
(H) 40%
(J) 60%
(K) 65%
Explanation:
Dimes (10 cents) and quarters (25 cents) are both divisible by 5. Only pennies (1 cent) are not divisible by 5. Don't believe us? Try cutting up your pennies into five pieces and see how it
works? Hahathat was a trap. It's against the law to defile US currency, and we just called the cops. Not really. Don't worry. Anyway, there are 7 pennies out of a total of 20 coins. 7/20 =
0.35 or 35%.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Simple probability
23. The following chart shows the Grade Point Equivalence for each letter grade. Use this chart to answer the following question.
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Michael earned two B-, two C , one A- and one B . What is his grade point average rounded to the nearest tenth?
(A) 2.8
(B) 3.2
(C) 3.3
(D) 3.4
(E) 4.3
Explanation:
To find Michael's GPA, add up the numbers next to the corresponding grades to find total points. Average by dividing by the 6 classes. Then tell Michael to study a little harder next time.
He has the brains to do better if only he would apply himself. Sheesh.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Representing and interpreting data in charts, tables, and graphs
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Simple descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, range)
24. Point A has the coordinates (-4, 3). If it is reflected over the x-axis, then over the y-axis, what are its new coordinates?
+1 (F) (3, 4)
(G) (-3, 4)
(H) (4, 3)
(J) (4, -3)
(K) (-4, -3)
Explanation:
When (-4, 3) is reflected over the x-axis, the x-coordinate stays the same and the y-coordinate becomes its opposite (-4, -3). Now, when the x-coordinate is reflected over the y-axis, the x-
coordinate becomes it opposite and the y-coordinate stays constant (4, 3). Since we all know opposites attract, it's safe to say the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate have fallen madly in
love.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Transformations
25. At an ice cream social, students can choose between 4 different flavors of ice cream and four different toppings (sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel). How
many distinct sundaes can be made using one flavor of ice cream and two different toppings?
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(A) 12
(B) 24
(C) 36
(D) 48
(E) 64
Explanation:
To find the total number of combinations, multiply the number of options in each category. The tricky part here is choosing two different toppings. Chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Why was that tricky? Sorry, we forgot it was a math problem. For the first topping, there are four different options. After one topping is chosen, there are three options for the second
topping. 4 4 3 = 48 combinations.
Skills Tested:
26.
A recipe calls for cups of sugar and makes 24 cookies. How much sugar is needed to make just 20 cookies?
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(F) cup
(G) 1 cup
(H) cups
(J) cups
(K) cups
Explanation:
Set up a ratio. We've found the best way to do this is by planting evidence on the ratio and then calling in an anonymous tip to the police hotline.
Cross multiply.
30 = 24x
1.25 = x, which is the same as .
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Ratios
27. A rectangle has diagonals with lengths of 65 cm each. If the height of the rectangle is 33 cm, what is the area of the entire rectangle?
+1 (A) 178 cm2
(B) 1820 cm2
(C) 1848 cm2
(D) 2145 cm2
(E) 3640 cm2
Explanation:
The correct answer is (C).
Start by drawing a picture. Not that picture. That's disgusting. Try something more like this:
We first need to find the length of the rectangle using the Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2.
x2 + 332 = 652x2 = 3136

x = 56.
The area of the rectangle is equal to its length times its height: 56 33 = 1,848.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Area
28. If x, y, and z are all positive integers, and x > y > z, which of the following is the greatest?
+1 (F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K) None of these
Explanation:
If all three are positive integers, the largest integer divided by the smallest will be the greatest. You could consider this greatest integer the Michael Jordan of integers. Try x = 3, y = 2, and
z = 1 or x = 6, y = 5, and z = 2. In the first case, is greater than any of the other combinations. In the second case, is greater than any other combination. Therefore, the correct answer
is .
Skills Tested:
29. Write this equation in slope-intercept form: 6x - 2y 12 = 0
+1 (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Explanation:
Slope for the intercept form of a line is y = mx + b. If we can make interceptions on a slope, imagine how easy it will be on a normal football field. Good practice.
6x 2y + 12 = 0
6x 2y = 12
2y = 6x 12
2y = 6x + 12
y = 3x + 6.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Slope
30. Triangle DEF is a right triangle. What is sin D?
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(F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K)
Explanation:
The sine of an angle in a right triangle is equal to the opposite leg divided by the hypotenuse. No, you can't divide human legs by the hypoteneuse. That sounds painful. Trust us. sin D =
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Trigonometry: SOHCAHTOA (values and properties of trig functions)
31.
0
If the temperature outside is 14 Fahrenheit, what is the temperature in Celsius? Round to the nearest tenth.
(A) -32.4
(B) -25.6
(C) -10.0
(D) -6.8
(E) 57.2
Explanation:
Substitute 14 for F, then solve the equation for C. Got it? 14tastic!
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Linear equations
32.
Which of the following are equivalent to
0
(F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K)
Explanation:
Start by looking for the answers that can be factored and reduced. If the answers can be factored, then they are within the no-spin zone.
can't be reduced.
Next, look for the answer that will leave a factor of (x y) in the numerator.
will not.
Factor the other three answers. Look at
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Binomials
33. Triangle DEF is a right triangle. If the hypotenuse is equal to 12 inches and the sin D = 4/5, what is the length of Leg f?
(A) 7.0 in
(B) 7.2 in
(C) 8.1 in
(D) 9.0 in
(E) 9.6 in
Explanation:
Set up this problem as a ratio. The sine of an angle is equal to the opposite leg over the hypotenuse. Then note that this is problem #33, which gives us an excuse to link to the greatest
clutch play in the history of professional basketball.
Cross multiply.
5x = 48
x = 9.6.
9.6 is the length of the opposite or d. To find the length of f, use the Pythagorean Theorem.
9.62 + f2 = 122f2 = 51.84

x = 7.2.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Trigonometry: Solving right triangles
34. Point I is the midpoint of Segment GH. Point J is the midpoint of Segment IH. Point K is the midpoint of Segment JH, and Point L is the midpoint of Segment GK. If the length of
Segment GL is equal to x, what is the length of Segment GH?
+1
(F) 2x
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K)
Explanation:
We'll say that the length of the whole segment GH is equal to x. Any number will also work; it's not like x is magical or something. Try "w" or "p." Still works. Then,
GK is equal to the length of the whole segment minus the length of Segment KH.
We now know the ratio of Segment GL to Segment GH. Then we solve for y:
7y = 16x
y=
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Distance and midpoints
35. The graph below shows the number of loaves of bread baked at the Grateful Bread on Monday through Friday. What is the median number of loaves baked daily? (Loaves with gray
boxes represent half or 50 loaves)
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(A) 350
(B) 375
(C) 400
(D) 425
(E) 450
Explanation:
First, order the days of the week numerically according to the number of bread loaves.
Monday: 350
Thursday: 350
Tuesday: 400
Friday: 450
Wednesday: 500
The middle value, or the median, is Tuesday (400 loaves). Why is Wednesday the big day for the bakery? Does everyone suddenly realize it's time to restock their bread supply or
something?
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36. A couple is planning to start a family. If they plan to have three children, what is the probability that they will have at least 2 girls?
0 (F)
(G) 1/4
(H)
(J)
(K)
Explanation:
There are many ways to solve this problem. One way is to list all the possible combinations such as boy-boy-girl (BBG). Here are the possibilities:
BBB, BBG, BGG, BGB, GGG, GGB, GBB, GBG.

Of these combinations, four have at least two girls: BGG,GGG, GGB, and GBG.
4 out of 8 is =
Of course, that's assuming the chances of having a boy or a girl are 50% for each gender, which actually isn't the case. Weird fact of the day: A newborn baby is slightly more likely to be
male than female.
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37. Two boats set sail from a mid-ocean docking station. The first boat travels due North at 30 miles/hour. The second boat travels due West at 40 miles/hour. How far apart are the boats
after 45 minutes? Round your answer to the nearest mile.
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(A) 38 miles
(B) 42 miles
(C) 46 miles
(D) 48 miles
(E) 50 miles
Explanation:
The first boat travels for 45 minutes. 45 minutes/60 minutes = hours at 30 miles/hour. The first boat's distance will be . The second boat will travel for hour at
40 miles/hour. Its distance will be .

Since both boats started at the same location, and the first is traveling due north while the second is traveling due west, the distance between the two boats will be the hypotenuse of a
right triangle.
22.52 + 302 = x2
506.25 + 900 = x2
1,406.25 = x2
37.5 = x.
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38. The Toyota Prius averages 48 miles/gallon. The Honda Civic Hybrid averages 42 miles/gallon. If gas currently costs $3.29/gallon, how many more miles can the Prius travel on $26
than the Civic? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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(F) 19.7
(G)47.4
(H) 81.6
(J) 156.0
(K) 331.8
Explanation:
$26 at $3.29/gallon can buy 7.9 gallons. With 7.9 gallons, the Prius can travel 7.9 48 = 379.2 miles. The Civic can travel 7.9 42 = 331.8 miles. The difference between the two is 379.2
331.8 = 47.4 miles. $3.29 a gallon? We don't know about you, but we're getting seriously nostalgic for gas that cheap. #old
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39.
If , , and , what is the value of ?
0
(A) -1
(B)
(C) 0
(D)
(E) 1
Explanation:
You can do a bunch of substitution or realize that any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1. Guess which method's quicker.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Applying properties of integer exponents and square roots
40. What is the greatest common factor of 24xy, 16xyz, and 32y?
+1 (F) 8
(G)8y
(H) 8xy
(J) 8xyz
(K) 16y
Explanation:
The greatest common factor of 24, 16, and 32 is 8. However, each term also has a factor of y. The greatest common factor is 86. Getting 86ed is coincidentally what happened to us after
the "Goofy fiasco" at Disneyland. How many times must we apologize for that?
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41. Jack has twice as much money as Nancy and he has half the amount of Elina. Elina has 36 more dollars than Nancy. How much money do they have in total?
+1 (A) $36
(B) $48
(C) $60
(D) $72
(E) $84
Explanation:
Write each sentence as an equation. Let J = Jack, N = Nancy, and E = Elina.
E = 2J
J = 2N
N + 36 = E.
If we substitute N + 36 for E and 2N for J in the first equation, we get N + 36 = 2(2N).
By solving for N, we find that N = 12. Replace N with 12 in the second and third equations to find J = 24 and E = 48.
Add them all up at the end: 12 + 24 + 48 = 84.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Substitution
42. The length of a rectangular prism is equal to twice the width. The height of the prism is equal to twice the length. If x is the width, what is the surface area of the prism?
+1 (F) 12x2
(G) 14x2
(H) 16x2
(J) 24x2
(K)28x2
Explanation:
A rectangular prism has six sides. Opposite sides are congruent. It's been this way for a long time. It works; no need to change it now.
If x = width, then length = 2x and height = 4x. Two sides will have an area of x2x or 2x2. Two more will have area of 4x2. The final two sides will have an area of 2x4x, or 8x2.
To find the surface area, add the sides together: 2x2 + 2x2+ 4x2 + 4x2 + 8x2 + 8x2 = 28x2.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Surface area
43. Quadrilateral ABCD is a parallelogram. What is the value of x?
+1
(A) 59
(B) 62
(C) 118
(D) 124
(E) None of the above
Explanation:
Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, or add up to 180. 118 + x = 180.
x = 62.
Skills Tested:
44. Points C, D, and E make up three vertices of a parallelogram. Which of the points is a possible location for the fourth vertex?
(F) (-2, -1)

(G)(0, 3)
(H) (4, -1)
(J) (-2, 1) or (0, 3)
(K)(-2, -1), (0, 3), or (4, -1)
Explanation:
Plot all three points. If in doubt about your plot, copy Shakespeare. You can even use the grid provided. Notice how all three points will create a parallelogram. Opposite sides will be
parallel and equal in length.
Skills Tested:
45. The radius of a wheel is 16 inches. How far will a point on the edge of the wheel travel when it makes six complete rotations?
+1 (A) 96 in
(B) 144 in
(C) 160 in
(D) 192 in
(E) 256 in
Explanation:
The circumference of the wheel is the distance the point will travel in one rotation. C = 2r = 32. 6 times 32 = 192. In this case, you can have your 192 and eat the right answer, too.
Skills Tested:
46. What is the measure (in degrees) of the small angle that forms when the hands of a clock are exactly at 8:45?
0 (F) 7.5
(G) 15
(H) 18
(J) 25
(K)30
Explanation:
Start by drawing a picture of a clock. Don't go for the "Jackson Pollack" style.
There are 360 in a circle. Dividing by 12 hours means that each hour gives us 30. At 8:45, the small hand is of the way through the hour and of the way between 8 and 9. This
leaves of the way remaining. The big hand is on the 9.
of 30 is 7.5.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Angles
47.
A blueprint shows a room that is inches by inches. In real life the longer side of the room is to be 33 feet. How long will the shorter side be?
+1
(A) feet
(B) 21 feet
(C) feet
(D) 22 feet
(E) feet
Explanation:
Try setting up a ratio:
Cross multiply. Multiply enough crosses and you might end up with something like this.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Pre-Algebra: Ratios
48. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the cross country team runs 7.5 miles. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they run 5 miles. On Fridays they run 6.8 miles. What is the average distance per
weekday?
+1
(F) 3.86 miles
(G) 4.85 miles
(H)6.36 miles
(J) 6.43 miles
(K) 10.6 miles
Explanation:
Find the mean (average). First, find the sum of all the numbers. 7.5 + 7.5 + 5 + 5 + 6.8 = 31.8.
Divide by 5 numbers to equal 6.36. Also, stop slacking on Wednesdays! You call yourselves a cross-country team?
Skills Tested:
49. Find x.
+1
(A) 106
(B) 108
(C) 110
(D) 112
(E) None of these
Explanation:
If we let the variable n equal the number of sides, we could find a formula to calculate the number of degrees in any polygon. Sounds like a plan; let's do it.
(n 2) 180
The sum of all 5 angles of a pentagon is 180(5 2) = 540.
540 (127 + 99 + 91 + 115) = 108.
Skills Tested:
50. Triangle ABC is similar to Triangle DEF. What is the perimeter of Triangle ABC?
+1
(F)
(G)
(H)
(J)
(K) None of the above
Explanation:
The triangles are similar and therefore related by proportion. Set up two ratios to find the missing sides. Find the missing sides and be a heroor at least get the question right.
The perimeter of the similar triangle is
Skills Tested:
51. The formula for the surface area of a cone is SA = r2 rs where r is the radius of the circular base and s is the length of the slant. If the surface area of the cone is 84 and the length
of the slant is 8, what is the radius?
+1
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 10
(D) 12
(E) 14
Explanation:
Substitute 84 for the surface area and 8 for the slant. Then, solve for r:
Divide by both sides:
-14 isn't possible. If it were possible, anybody who was -14 would attend negative middle school. Is that like normal middle school?
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Surface area
52. Which of the following is a factor of 2x2 5x 3?
+1 (F) x
(G)2x 1
(H) 2x 3
(J) x 1
(K) x 3
Explanation:
Factor the expression. By "factor," we don't mean a French guy who is also an actor. If that was what we meant, we would ask you to "Depardieu" the expression. (2x + 1)(x 3).
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Factoring polynomials
53. What is the slope of a line parallel to 2x 6y = -1?
+1 (A)
(B)
(C) 3
(D) -3
(E) -2
Explanation:
Put the equation in slope-intercept form which is y = mx + b. It's okay. It likes being in slope-intercept form. We swear.
The slopes of parallel lines are congruent. The slope of a line parallel would have the same slope of
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry: Parallel and perpendicular lines
54. Solve for x. 4x - 6 = -2(x 3)
+1 (F) -6
(G) -1
(H)0
(J) 1
(K) 6
Explanation:
Start by distributing the -2. Keep distributing it. Give to everybody; a chicken in every pot and a -2 in every equation. That's what we promised, and we'll deliver on it.
4x 6 = -2x 6
Add 6 to both sides.
4x = -2x
x = 0.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra: Linear equations
55. Triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle. Which of the following could be the measures of two of its angles?
+1 (A) 30 and 100

(B) 35 and 70
(C) 40 and 75
(D) 50 and 80
(E) 60 and 65
Explanation:
Here are a couple of cold hard facts to whet your appetite:
Isosceles triangles have two congruent angles.

The sum of all three angles needs to be 180.
The angles in each pair have a twin.
We could have two 50 angles to add to 100, and add 80 to get to 180. The other answers aren't possible. If they're not possible, they're wrong. This isn't some sort of hippie feel-good,
imagine-whatever-you-want subject. It's math, and the answer needs to be possible.
Now that we've gotten that off our chests, we need to go tend to our bonsai.
Skills Tested:
56. The angles in a quadrilateral have a ratio of 1:2:3:4. What is the measure of the largest angle?
+1 (F) 36
(G) 106
(H) 108
(J) 136
(K)144
Explanation:
The sum of all four angles in a quadrilateral must equal 360. Let the first angle be x. C'mon. It wants to be x. The second must be 2x. The third is 3x and the fourth is 4x.
x + 2x + 3x + 4x = 360
10x = 360
x = 36.
The largest angle is 4 times the smallest: 36 4 = 144.
Skills Tested:
57. A box is 22 14 10 inches. How many small cubic boxes (3 inches per side) can fit inside?
0 (A) 28
(B) 34
(C) 84
(D) 114
(E) 342
Explanation:
7 boxes, each with a 3-inch width, have a total width of 7 3 = 21. When the boxes are piled on top of each other and taken to Vegas, they always win at blackjack.
They can sit against the 22-inch side of the box. 4 boxes can fit along the 14-inch side (4 3 = 12), and 3 boxes can fit along the 10-inch side (3 3 = 9).
Multiply these to find the total: 7 4 3 = 84.
Skills Tested:
ACT Math: Plane Geometry: Volume
58. What are the coordinates of the midpoint of a segment with endpoints (-3, -1) and (2, -4)?
0 (F) (-2.5, 1.5)

(G) (-1, -5)
(H)(-0.5, -2.5)
(J) (0.5, 2.5)
(K) (2.5, 1.5)
Explanation:
The correct answer is (H)
To find the midpoint of a segment, take the mean of the x and y values:
Skills Tested:
59. What is the length of a segment with endpoints (-3, -1) and (2, -4)?
+1 (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E) 8
Explanation:
You could plot the endpoints to create a triangle. If you don't want to create a triangle, on the other hand, you could always plot them some other way. Are you tired of triangles? Are you
disappointed that they look like pyramids from a distance, but there aren't any mummies inside? We feel your pain.
The length of the horizontal leg is 5 (|-3 2| = 5).

The length of the vertical leg is 3 (|-1 (-4)| = 3).
The hypotenuse is the square root of the legs squared: 32 + 52 = 34.
The answer is the square root of 34.
Skills Tested:
60. f(x) = log6216. What is f(x)?
+1 (F) 3
(G) 6
(H) 36
(J) 216
(K) 360
Explanation:
Logax = f(x) is the same as af(x) = x. With that in mind,
6f(x) = 216
f(x) = 3.
If we dozed off too often in math class, we might suspect that this is all a bunch of gibberish. Trust us. It's actually real "math stuff."
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ACT Math: Intermediate Algebra: Logarithms

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Practice Exam 1 > The Mathematics Test

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PRACTICE EXAM 1 > THE MATHEMATICS TEST

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all of the following should be assumed.

1. Illustrative figures are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

2. Geometric figures lie in a plane.

3. The word line indicates a straight line.

4. The word average indicates arithmetic mean.

The correct answer is (A).

Therefore, our equation is y = 1x + b. Substitute either point to find b.

y = -1x + b(-4, 2): 2 = -(-4) + b

The correct answer is (K).

y = 0.05(10)(10) 10(10) + 100

Which of the functions is described?

(A) f(x) = x2 - 4 for x 2 , x 5 for x > 4

(E) f(x) = x2 - 4 for x = 2 , x 5 for x < 4

The correct answer is (A).

(H) x2 2x(2ab) - 8ab = 0

(J) x2 2x(b - 2a) - 8ab = 0

(K) x2 x(2a b) - 8ab = 0

The correct answer is (J).

Multiply! x2 4ax + 2bx + 8ab which is the same as

x2 + 2x(b 2a) + 8ab = 0.

The correct answer is (A).

The correct answer is (J).

The function shows speed as it relates to skid marks.

200(20) = 4,000 = 2(x2 + 5x).

Divide both sides by 2: 2,000 = x2 + 5x.

Use the quadratic formula to get or .

Take the positive speed of = 42.5 m/second

7. If f(x) = x2 6x 25 and g(x) = x2, what is f(g(x)) when x = 2?

The correct answer is (E).

The correct answer is (F).

Total cost = 15 + 2w.

The correct answer is (B).

1 is supplementary to the 70 angle given, so 70 + measure of 1 = 180. Therefore, measure of 1 = 110.

(K) Cannot be determined

The correct answer is (H).

11. Which equation is NOT equal to y = 2x2 - 12x 19?

0 (A) y - 1 = 2x2 - 12x 18

(B) y - 1 = 2(x - 3)2

(C) y = 2(x - 3)2 1

(D) (x - 3)2 = 2(y - 1)

The correct answer is (D).

Try solving this equation for x.

The last answer is

(K) Impossible to solve

The correct answer is (F).

The first matrix is the best choice.

The correct answer is (E).

(J) 5x2y 3xy2

(K) 5x2y 6xy2 - 3x2y

The correct answer is (H).

The correct answer is (D).

+1 (F) 19.0 feet

The correct answer is (H).

The correct answer is (A).

The correct answer is (F).

The difference between the first and fourth number is .

If we divide that difference among three jumps, we arrive a difference of .