Dr.

Lim Review Helper

Intensive Review

Mathematics Majors Reviewer

(Questions from the former BOARD EXAMS)

1. Set M = {perfect squares ≤ 400}

Set N = {even numbers ≤ 400}
Find the cardinality of XY.
A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 10

Solution:
The cardinality of XY refers to the number of elements in the intersection of X and Y.
Always remember: looks like n, for n-tersection.
looks like u, for u-nion.
Intersection refers to the common elements, while union refers to the totality of elements in both
sets.
XY therefore refers to the EVEN PERFECT SQUARES below 400. Since 400 is 202, then we
only have 20/2 or 10 even perfect squares.

2. (3-2 + 3-1) ÷ 3-3 = ___

A. 3 B. 6
C. 9 D. 12

Solution:
(3-2 + 3-1) ÷ 3-3 =

3. If the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 900o, how many sides
does the polygon have?
A. 7 B. 8
C. 9 D. 10
Solution:
900 = 180(n-2)
180(5) = 180(n-2)
5 = n-2; n=7

4. All 500 boys in a school play basketball or volleyball or both. If 30% of the boys play
volleyball and 90% play basketball, how many play both basketball and volleyball?
A. 100 B. 150
C. 300 D. 400

Solution:
Since we have 30% and 90% on the two sets, that means the intersection is (30% + 90%) –
100%, or 20% of the population.
20% of 500 is 100.

5. Find the value of x: 2 -2 = 8

A. 5 B. 8
C. 10 D. 24

Solution:
2 = 10
= 5; square both sides of the equation
3x + 1 = 25
3x = 24; .: x = 8

6. The lengths of two sides of an isosceles triangle are 4 and 9. What must be the length of the
third side?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 7 D. 9

Solution:
An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides, so that means the other side could only be either 4
or 9. However, if we are going to pick 4, we cannot form a triangle (triangle inequality).
Therefore, we can only pick 9.

7. If A(x) is the inverse of B(x), then A[B(x)] is equal to

A. -1 B. 1
C. –x D. x
Solution:
f-1(f(x)) = x
Also, you can try a simple function such as
f(x) = 2x. Its inverse is f-1(x) = x/2. We can get
f-1(f(x)) = (2x)/2 = x.

8. What is the sum of the largest and smallest angles of a quadrilateral whose angles are in the
ratio of [Link]?
A. 120 B. 150
C. 180 D. 210

Solution:
Let the sides simply be x, 2x, 3x, and 6x so that they maintain the same ratio. Their sum is 360,
so we can say x + 2x + 3x + 6x = 12x = 360, or x = 30. The smallest is 30, the largest is 6(30) or
180. Their sum is 210.

9. For two positive integers x and y with x > y, which of the following is NOT true?
A. x + y > 0
B. x – y > 0
C. –x < -y
D. 1/x > 1/y

Solution:
If you can’t recall the properties of inequalities, simply let your x and y assume values that fit
into the definition. We can let x = 2 and y = 1 in this problem, and only D will give us a false
statement.

10. Victor’s first scores in his Math exams were 90, 92, 93 and 95. What must his score be in his
fifth exam in order for him to have an average score of 92?
A. 90 B. 92
C. 94 D. 96

Solution:
5(92) – (90 + 92 + 93 + 95) = 90
11. A flagpole 8 meters high casts a shadow 12 meters long while a nearby building casts a
shadow 60 meters long. How high is the building?
A. 40 m B. 60 m
C. 80 m D. 100 m

Solution:
Make a proportion statement. Remember to use the same flow on your left and right ratios.
8:12 = __:60 Height:Shadow = Height:Shadow
8(60) = 12n
480 = 12n; n = 40

12. Evaluate: -1 – [(-1)3 – (-1)7 x (-1)8]2

A. -1 B. 0
C. 1 D. 2

Solution:
Just apply the laws of exponents and order of operations.

13. How many 4-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 1 to 5 if repetition is not allowed?
A. 24 B. 48
C. 96 D. 120

Solution:
I personally prefer using FCP (Fundamental Counting Principles) on this question.
__ x __ x __ x __ 4 digits
5x4x3x2 we have 5 choices for first digit, 4 for the next, and so forth since
repetition is not allowed
14. Which of the following CANNOT be measures of the sides of a right triangle?
A. 5, 12, 13 B. 6, 8, 12
C. 7, 24, 25 D. 8, 15, 17

Solution:
Just use the Pythagorean Theorem. Those who are familiar with the basic Pythagorean Triples
already know that A, C and D are Pyth Triples and thus, form right triangles.

15. The sides of a triangle are 6 cm, 12 cm, and 15 cm. What is the perimeter of a similar triangle
whose longest side is 25 cm?
A. 35 cm B. 45 cm
C. 50 cm D. 55 cm

Solution:
Make proportions. [Link] = _x_:_y_:25
Solve for x and y, then find the perimeter.

Alternative Solution:
The ratio of the corresponding sides is also the ratio of the perimeters. Thus, 15:25 =
(6+12+15):___
15:25 = 33:_n_
15n = 25(33); n = 55

16. In how many ways can 3 men and 3 women be seated in a row if each man and woman must
alternate?
A. 9 B. 18
C. 36 D. 72

Solution:
We can have a pattern of M W M W M W or
W M W M W M for this problem. We have
3x3x2x2x1x1 for the first pattern, and 3x3x2x2x1x1 for the second pattern as well.
36 + 36 = 72
17. It takes 7 men to finish a job in 24 hrs. How long will it take 8 men to finish the same job?
A. 21 hrs B. 27 hrs
C. 28 hrs D. 18 hrs

Solution:
This is an inverse (or sometimes, indirect in some books) proportion: more men translates to less
time to finish the job and vice versa.
7(24) = 8n; n = 21

18. The 3rd term of an arithmetic progression is 12 and the 7th term is 40. What is the 9th term?
A. 48 B. 50
C. 42 D. 54

Solution:
Find the common difference of the arithmetic progression first. Personally, I use for d.
That’s or 7 as d.
A9 = A7+ (9-7)d = 40 + 2(7) = 54

19. What is the equation of the line passing through (5, 4) parallel to the line y = 1 – 2x?
A. x + 2y – 14 = 0
B. 2x + y – 14 = 0
C. x – 2y + 14 = 0
D. 2x – y + 14 = 0

Solution:
We can rewrite y = 1 – 2x as 2x + y = 1. That means the parallel line is 2x + y + ___ = 0.

20. There are 10 points on the circumference of a circle. How many triangles can be drawn using
these points?
A. 30 B. 60
C. 120 D. 240

Solution:
To draw triangles, you need 3 vertices. This question therefore is looking for 10C3 (that’s 10
combi 3).

21. What is tan 30o?

A. ½ B.
C. D. 1

Solution:
Just use your calculator since SciCal is allowed.

22. Which of the following is equal to -1?

A. cos 0o B. sin 180o
C. sec 0o D. tan 135o

Solution:
Instead of recalling, just use your SciCal.

23. Diana averaged 91 on 5 of her exams. If she wants to have an average of 92, what score must
she get on her 6th exam?
A. 95 B. 96
C. 97 D. 98

Solution:
(New Ave)(New #) – (Old Ave)(Old #) = new score
6(92) – 5(91) = 97

24. Find the sum of the first 25 odd numbers.

A. 50 B. 250
C. 500 D. 625

Solution:
The sum of the first N odd numbers is given by N2.
252 = 625
25. A boat can travel 10 km upstream in 5 hrs, and 10 km downstream in 2 hrs. What is the speed
of the boat on still water?
A. 2.5 kph B. 3 kph
C. 3.5 kph D. 4 kph
Solution:
Solve for the speed upstream (y) and downstream (x). The speed of the boat on still water is
(x+y)/2, and the speed of the current is (x-y)/2.
y = 10/5 = 2; x = 10/2 = 5
(x+y)/2 = 7/2 = 3.5

26. Solve for x:

2x + 3y = 43
4x + 5y = 81
A. 14 B. 15
C. 16 D. 17

Solution:
(2x + 3y = 43)2 = 4x + 6y = 86
4x + 5y = 81 = 4x + 5y = 81
y=5
2x + 3y = 43
2x + 3(5) = 43
2x = 28; x = 14

27. Find the distance of a 30 cm chord from the center of a circle whose circumference is 34π
cm.
A. 6 cm B. 8 cm
C. 10 cm D. 15 cm

Solution:
Find the radius of the circle first. That’d be 17 cm.
Next, form a right triangle since the distance of the chord is perpendicular, and it will
bisect the said chord. The right triangle will have the radius as its hypotenuse
and half the chord as one leg. The other leg is the distance.
28. An inscribed angle intersects a semicircle. What is the measure of the inscribed angle?
A. 45o B. 90o
C. 135o D. 180o
Solution:
The inscribed angle always measures half of its intercepted arc. A semicircle is 180o, so the
inscribed angle is 180/2 or 90o.

29. Two chords of a circle intersect each other and form a 40o angle. Which of the following
could be measures of their intercepted arcs?
A. 100o and 60o
B. 80o and 80o
C. 100o and 20o
D. 100o and 180o

Solution:
Since the two chords form a 40o angle, then they must also form a 140o angle (in fact, tig-
dalawang 40o at 140o angles). That means their intercepted arcs must have a sum of either 80 or
280 (double of the measure of the angles). Only D has a sum of 280.

30. A bag was sold for P6,720 after a 20% mark-up. How much was the bag originally?
A. P5600 B. P6000
C. P6450 D. P5376

Solution:
Since the bag received a 20% mark-up, then its price is 120% of the original price. Simply divide
P6720 by 1.2 to get the answer.

Alternative Orthodox Solution:

Selling Price = Original Price (1 + Mark Up Rate)
6720 = OP (1.2)
6720/1.2 = OP
5600 = OP
31. Factorize 8x3 – 27y6.
A. (2x + 3y2) (4x2 + 6xy2 + 9y4)
B. (2x + 3y2) (4x2 - 6xy2 + 9y4)
C. (2x – 3y2) (4x2 + 6xy2 + 9y4)
D. (2x – 3y2) (4x2 – 6xy2 + 9y4)

Solution:
Check your special products.

32. The sum of two numbers is 45 and their product is 499. Find the sum of their squares.
A. 1609 B. 1513
C. 1028 D. 1027

Solution:
A+B = 45
Squaring the above equation gives us
A2 + 2AB + B2 = 2025
Since AB = 499, then A2 + 2(499) + B2 = 2025
A2 + B2 = 2025 – 998 = 1027

33. The length of a rectangle is 7 more than thrice its width. If its perimeter is 102 cm, find its
area.
A. 370 cm2 B. 400 cm2
C. 440 cm2 D. 490 cm2

Solution:
L = 3W + 7
P = 2 (L + W) = 2 (3W + 7 + W)
102 = 2 (4W + 7)
51 = 4W + 7; W = 11
L =3(11) + 7 = 40
.: Area = L W = 40(11) = 440

34. The difference of the squares of two consecutive numbers is 49. What is the smaller number?
A. 23 B. 24
C. 25 D. 26

Solution:
The two numbers are (49±1)/2, or 25 and 24.

Alternative Orthodox Solution:

Let x = smaller number
x + 1 = next number
(x+1)2 – x2 = 49
x2 + 2x + 1 – x2 = 49
2x + 1 = 49
2x = 48; x = 24

35. Which of the following are sides of a right triangle?

A. 5, 10, 13 B. 7, 48, 49
C. 15, 16, 17 D. 10, 24, 26

Solution:
Just use the Pythagorean Theorem

36. Solve for x:

A. -15 B. -13
C. -11 D. -9

Solution:
Cross-multiply the equation first.
(x+2)(x+3) = (x+5)(x-1)
x2 + 5x + 6 = x2 + 4x – 5
5x + 6 = 4x – 5
x = -11

37. Find the equation of the line parallel to

4x – 3y = 5 passing through (1, 2).
A. 3x + 4y = -2
B. 3x – 4y = -2
C. 4x + 3y = -2
D. 4x – 3y = -2

Solution:
Copy the numerical coefficients of the original. That means the parallel line must also have
4x – 3y = ___. Only D has 4x – 3y.

38. Find the vertex of y = 3x2 + 5x + 6

A. (-5/6, 47/12) B. (-5/6, 47/6)
C. (5/3, 47/12) D. (5/3, 47/6)

Solution:
The vertex (h,k) is computed as follows:
h = -b/2a = -5/2(3) = -5/6
2
k = c – b /4a = 6 – 25/12 = (72-25)/12 = 47/12

39. Find the sum of the rootsñ of 3x2 + 18x – 42 = 0.

A. 6 B. -6
C. -14 D. -3

Solution:
Sum of roots = -b/a = -18/3 = -6
40. Find the area of a right triangle given that its hypotenuse is 25 cm and one leg measures 24
cm.
A. 600 cm2 B. 300 cm2
C. 168 cm2 D. 84 cm2

Solution:
Find the other leg first by using the Pythagorean Theorem. That will give you 7 cm.
Area of a right triangle = L1 x L2 / 2
7 x 24 / 2 = 84
41. Two intersecting lines that form right triangles are called __________.
A. parallel B. coincidental
C. perpendicular D. asymptotic

42. How many ways can a group of 4 be selected from 10 people?

A. 105 B. 210
C. 420 D. 840

Solution:
Remember: A group will call for combination.
10C4 = 210

43. Which of the following is nominal data?

A. mass of an object
B. height of a student
C. temperature in Kelvin
D. voter’s ID number

44. Carl’s new record for vertical jump is 70 cm, which is 20 more than twice his oldest record.
What is his oldest record?
A. 25 cm B. 100 cm
C. 180 cm D. 110 cm
Solution:
2n + 20 = 70
2n = 50
n = 25

45. Seventeen more than twice a number is 65. What is the number?
A. 41 B. 82
C. 24 D. 19

Solution:
2n + 17 = 65
2n = 48
n = 24

46. Gina paid P30 for 250 grams of flour. How much would she pay for 3.5 kg of flour?
A. P210 B. P390
C. P420 D. P450

Solution:
Note that 3.5 kg = 3500 grams
P30 x (3500/250) = 30x14 = 420

47. Mr. Chan’s average speed is 50 kph while Mr. Lee’s average speed is 60 kph. One day, they
both left work and drove toward the same place. If Mr. Chan arrived 3 minutes after Mr. Lee,
how far was the place from work?
A. 12 km B. 15 km
C. 20 km D. 30 km

Solution:
Let x = Mr. Lee’s driving time in mins
60x = 50(x+3)
60x = 50x + 150
10x = 150
x = 15

15 mins is 15/60 or 0.25 hr

60 kph (0.25 hr) = 15 km

48. A bus traveling at a speed of 40 kph left the station at 5:00 AM. Another bus traveling at 50
kph left the same station one hour later. At what time will the second bus catch up with the first
bus?
A. 7 AM B. 8 AM
C. 9 AM D. 10 AM

Solution:
Let x = driving time
40(x) = 50(x-1)
40x = 50x - 50
50 = 10x
5=x
.: 5 hours past 5:00 AM is 10AM

49. Central angle ∠VST measures 82o. What is the measure of inscribed angle ∠VAT if A is not
within arc VT?
A. 278o B. 139o
C. 164o D. 41o

Solution:
∠VST intercepts an arc VT measuring 82o.
∠VAT is an inscribed angle intercepting the same arc, thus it measures half of 82 or 41o.

50. An 80o angle is formed by two tangents to a circle. Find the measure of the major arc
intercepted by the angle.
A. 260o B. 160o
C. 100o D. 40o
Solution:
Assign two variables: one for the major arc and another for the minor arc. For this one, let’s use
x and y.
The sum of the two arcs is always 360. Their difference however is twice the measure of the
angle formed by the two tangents. That would be twice 80, or 160. Solve for x since we are
looking for the major arc.
x + y = 360
x – y = 160
2x = 520
x = 260

51. △ABC is similar to △XYZ. AB = 10 and

XY = 15. What is the area of △XYZ if the area of △ABC is 600 cm2?
A. 1350 cm2 B. 900 cm2
C. 400 cm2 D. 200 cm2

Solution:
The ratio of the areas of the two triangles is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
The ratio of the sides is 10:15 or 2:3 when simplified. That means the ratio of the areas is
22:32 or 4:9.
4:9 = 600:n
4n = 6(900)
n = 1350

52. Mr. Yague found out that if he doubled his driving speed, he would only need 20 minutes to
get to work. How long does he usually take?
A. 5 minutes B. 10 minutes
C. 20 minutes D. 40 minutes

Solution:
At double speed, you need 20 minutes. At normal speed, you need twice 20 minutes, or 40
minutes.
53. A taxi charges P40 for the first 5 km and P10 for every additional km of a trip. How much
would you be charged for a 10 km trip?
A. P80 B. P90
C. P100 D. P110

Solution:
Break your 10 km trip into the first 5km and the remaining 5 km.
First 5 km costs P40, while the remaining 5km costs P10 per km or simply, P50. The total is P40
+ P50.

54. How much water should be added to 200 ml of 50% solution to make a 20% solution?
A. 400 ml B. 300 ml
C. 250 ml D. 200 ml

Solution:
Use our formula for mixtures: V1C1 + V2C2 = VRCR
Also, remember that water is 0% solution.
x(0) + 200(50) = (x+200)(20)
0 + 10,000 = 20x + 4,000
10,000 – 4,000 = 20x
6,000 = 20x
300 = x

55. A car travels north at 30 kph as another travels east at 40 kph. If they left the same point at
1:00 PM, how far apart are they at 6:00 PM?
A. 350 km B. 300 km
C. 250 km D. 200 km

Solution:
Since the two cars are traveling perpendicular to each other, simply use a right triangle and get
the hypotenuse for their distance.
From 1PM to 6PM is 5 hours. After 5 hours, one travels 5(30) km north while the other travels
5(40) km east. By Pythagorean theorem, their distance is 250 km.

56. Albert is flying a kite. If the kite forms an angle of elevation of 30o and is 50m high from the
ground, how far is the kite from Albert?
A. 50 m B. 100 m
C. 25 m D. 25 m

Solution:
Use the 30-60-90 triangle. The side opposite to 30o is 50m according the problem. We are
looking for the distance of the kite, or the hypotenuse. That’s twice 50m, or simply 100m.
57. A 6 m long ladder reaches 3 m on a wall. Find the angle formed by the ladder and the ground.
A. 30o B. 45o
C. 60o D. 75o

Solution:
Draw a right triangle with the ladder as the hypotenuse. You’d figure out that it’s a 30-60-90
triangle. Since we are looking for the angle formed by the ladder and the ground, it should be the
60o angle.

58. The diagonals of a rhombus measure 20 cm and 48 cm. Find its area.
A. 960 cm2 B. 480 cm2
C. 240 cm2 D. 120 cm2

Solution:
Area of a rhombus = D1 D2 / 2
That’s 20(48)/2 = 480

59. The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle is 40 cm. Find its area.
A. 1600 cm2 B. 800 cm2
C. 400 cm2 D. 200 cm2

Solution:
Since the hypotenuse is 40, then each leg should be 20. The area of a right triangle is given as
L1 L2 / 2.

Alternative Solution:
The area of an isosceles triangle given its diagonal is given as A = D2/4

60. Which of the following is equal to cos N?

A. –sec N B. sec (-N)
C. –sin (90-N) D. sin (90-N)

Explanation:
Always remember your CO-functions.
Co-functions refer to the functions of the complement. That means:
Sine = COsine of the COmplement
Secant = COsecant of the COmplement
Tangent = COtangent of the COmplement

61. If M and N are complementary angles, which of the following is true?

A. cos M = sec N
B. sin M = -csc N
C. tan M = cot N
D. sec M = -cos N

Explanation:
Same as item # 60.

62. Find the sum of the first 50 counting even numbers.

A. 2550 B. 2500
C. 1275 D. 1250

Solution:
Sum of the first N counting numbers is given as
N2 + N.
63. Find the average of the following numbers:
43 51 42 49 55
A. 46 B. 47
C. 48 D. 49

Solution:
(43 + 51 + 48 + 49 + 55)/5 = 48

64. If 7 kg of fish costs P840, how much would 3 kg of fish cost?

A. P300 B. P330
C. P360 D. P420

Solution:
7kg costs P840 translates to P120 per kg.
3 kg would therefore cost 3(P120) = P360

65. Find the axis of symmetry of y = x2 – 3x + 7

A. the x-axis B. the y-axis
C. x = -3/2 D. x = 3/2

Solution:
Axis of symmetry of a parabola opening upward or downward is x = -b/2a

66. Which of the following is a circle?

A. 7(x-2)2 – 7(y+3)2 = 14
B. 3(x-2)2 + 4(y+5)2 = 144
C. 5(x+3)2 + 5(y-4)2 = 1445
D. 3(x-4)2 – 5(y-7)2 = 2890

Explanation:
The equation of a circle calls the sum of the squares of (x-h) and (y-k).
You may rewrite C as (x+3)2 + (y-4)2 = 289 which is the center-radius form of the circle.

67. How many diagonals does a 13-sided regular polygon have?

A. 130 B. 100
C. 78 D. 65

Solution:
Number of diagonals = n(n-3)/2

68. △ABC has a right angle at ∠B. If AC = 5 and BC = 3, what is sin C?

A. 0.6 B. 0.7
C. 0.8 D. 1.25

Solution:
Draw a right triangle first with the right angle at ∠B. Solve for AB and write the measures on the
different parts of your triangle. You would need to find the measure of the side opposite of ∠C
(that’s AB) and the measure of the hypotenuse (that’s AC).

69. There are 7 red, 8 blue and 9 black hats in a bag. When taking out 2 hats in succession, what
is the probability of getting a red hat on both tries?
A. 49/576 B. 7/96
C. 7/92 D. 7/69

Solution:
The number of red hats in the first try is 7, while the total is 24. On the second try, there will only
be 6 red hats out of 23 (since a red hat has already been removed). 7/24 x 6/23 = 7/92

70. In the graph of (y-2)² = 12x + 4, how long is the latus rectum?
A. 3 B. 6
C. 12 D. 24

Solution:
The length of the Latus Rectum is 4p. In short, it is the numerical coefficient of the non-squared
variable.

71. In the graph of (x-3)² = 4y + 24, what is the equation of the directrix?
A. y = -7 B. y = -5
C. x = 2 D. x = 4

Solution:
First, determine the value of p. Since 4p = 4 (the multiplier of the non-squared variable), then p =
1.
Next, determine the vertex of the parabola.
(x-3)² = 4y + 24 can be rewritten as
(x-3)² = 4(y + 6). Thus, the vertex is at (3, -6).
The parabola opens upward since p is positive and the squared variable is x. That means the
directrix is a horizontal line 1 unit (the value of p) below the vertex.

72. What do we call a line that the curve of a function tends towards as the independent variable
of the curve approaches some limit (usually infinity), that is, the distance between the curve and
the line approaches zero
A. secant B. asymptote
C. tangent D. parallel

73. In which non-Euclidean geometry do we state the property that a line has no parallels
through a given point?
A. Analytic B. Solid
C. Elliptic D. Hyperbolic

74. What do we call the section or curve formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone?
A. lateral surface
B. base
C. conic section
D. eccentricity
75. By what property do we state that
a(b+c) = ab + ac?
A. closure property
B. transitive property
C. multiplicative property
D. distributive property of multiplication over addition

76. In number theory, what do we call a polynomial equation with integer coefficients that also
allows the variables and solutions to be integers only?
A. integral equations
B. differential equations
C. Diophantine equations
D. Bolyai-Lobachevsky equations

77. In the set of real numbers, what do we call the set that includes only the counting numbers
and zero?
A. rational numbers
B. integers
C. whole numbers
D. irrational numbers

78. The amount of money you have falls under what level of data?
A. nominal B. ordinal
C. interval D. ratio

79. To study tooth decay a researcher takes a sample at random but with the stipulation that all
age groups are represented proportionally. What sampling method did the researcher use?
A. systematic
B. cluster
C. stratified
D. convenience

80. By what property do we say that when A = B and B = C, then A = C?

A. reflexive B. symmetrical
C. transitive D. closure

Dr. Lim Review Helper

Intensive Review

Mathematics Majors Reviewer

(Questions from the former BOARD EXAMS)

1. Two buses leave the same station at 8:00 pm. One bus travels north at the rate of 30 kph
and the other travels east at 40 kph. How many kilometers apart are the buses at 10 pm?
A. 140 km B. 100 km
C. 70 km D. 50 km

Solution:
From 8 to 10 PM is 2 hours. After two hours, one bus will have travelled 60 km while the
other, 80 km. Since the two buses are traveling on perpendicular directions, we can use the
Pythagorean Theorem to find their distance.
D = = 100 km

2. Calculate the mean absolute deviation of the following numbers: 60, 80, 100, 75 and 95
A. 12.4 B. 14.2
C. 16.1 D. 18.9

Solution:
Mean = (60 + 80 + 100 + 75 + 95)/5 = 82
Mean absolute deviation daw, ibig sabihin, mean or average ng absolute value ng x-.
MAD = (|60-82| + |80 – 82| + | 100 – 82| +
|75 – 82| + |95 – 82|) / 5 = 62/5 = 12.4

3. Which of the following is the factorization of the binomial x 2 - 42?

A. (x + 4)(x + 2)
B. (x – 4)2
C. x(x + 2x + 2)
D. (x – 4)(x + 4)
Explanation:
The factors of the difference of two squares is the sum and difference of their roots, aka
conjugates.

4. What value of x will satisfy the equation: 0.4(5x - 1470) = x?

A. 490 B. 2,130
C. 1470 D. 588

Solution:
0.4(5x - 1470) = x
2x – 588 = x
2x – x = 588; x = 588

5. Which of the following has the greatest value:

A. 3 + 32 + (3 + 3)2
B. 33
C. [(3 + 3)2]2
D. (3 + 3 + 3)2

Solution:
A. 3 + 32 + (3 + 3)2 = 3 + 9 + 36 = 48
B. 33 = 27
C. [(3 + 3)2]2 = 362 = 1296
D. (3 + 3 + 3)2 = 92 = 81

6. The average of 5 different counting numbers is 20. What is the highest possible value that
one of the numbers can have?
A. 20 B. 40
C. 30 D. 90

Solution:
The 5 different counting numbers will assume the values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and N. Since the
average is 20, the sum is 5(20) or 100.
1+2+3+4+N = 100
10 + N = 100
N = 90
7. Three brothers inherited a cash amount of P62,000 and they divided it among
themselves in the ratio of [Link]. How much more is the largest share than the smallest
share?
A. P75,000 B. P30,000
C. P24,800 D. P37,200

Solution:
Let the three numbers 5x, 4x, and x so that the ratio will still be [Link].
5x + 4x + x = 62000
10x = 62000; x = 6200
Difference: 5x – x = 4x; 4x = 4(6200) = 24,800
8. What is the missing terms in the series 5, 20, 80, ___,1280, ___, 20480?
A. 50;210 B. 40;160
C. 35;135 D. 320;5120

Solution:
Since the common ratio is 4, then next terms should be 80(4) and 1280(4), or 320 and
5120.

9. At what rate per annum should P2400 be invested so that it will earn an interest of P800
in 8 years?
A. 6 ½ % B. 5 ½ %
C. 4.17 % D. 6 %

Solution:
i=PRT
800 = 2400 x R x 8
800 = 19200 R
0.0416666 = R

10. The area of a rectangle is (x2 + 2x - 8). If its length is x + 4, what is its width?
A. x + 2
B. x - 2
C. x + 1
D. x + 6

Solution:
Just factorize.

11. What is the value of 12⅙ - 3 ⅜ - 5 ⅔ + 20 ¾?

A. 21 1/8 B. 22
C. 23 7/8 D. 21

Solution:
LCD = 24
12 4/24 – 3 9/24 – 5 16/24 + 20 18/24
= 12 4/24 + 20 18/24 – 3 9/24 – 5 16/24
= 32 22/24 – 8 25/24
= 24 -3/24 or 24 -1/8
=23 7/8
12. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 20°. What is the measure of one of the base
angles?
A. 150° B. 60°
C. 75° D. 80°

Solution:
(180-20)/2 = 160/2 = 80

13. Ana and Beth do a job together in three hours. Working alone, Ana does the job in 5
hours. How long will it take Beth to do the job alone?
A. 3 and 1/3 hours
B. 2 and 1/3 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 7 and 1/2 hours

Solution:
Just use the formula I gave you for “working together”. That’s AB/(A+B) for the time to
finish the job by working together.
AB/(A+B) = 3; but A = 5
5B/(5+B) = 3
5B = 15 + 3B
2B = 15; B = 7.5

14. How much greater is the sum of the first 50 counting numbers greater than the sum of
the first 100 counting numbers?
A. 110 B. 3,775
C. 3,155 D. 1200

Solution:
Sum of the first 100 counting numbers:
(1002 + 100)/2 = 5050
Sum of the first 50 counting numbers:
(502 + 50)/2 = 1275
5050 – 1275= 3775

15. Which of the following has the largest value?

A. 85 B. 39
C. 65
D. 94

Explanation: (just use your calculator)

85 = 32768, 39 =19683
65 = 7776 94 = 6561
16. A water tank contains 18 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain
when 50% full?
A. 60 B. 30
C. 58 D. 45

Solution:
18:20 = __ : 50
18(50) = 20n; n = 45

17. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: 1.5 feet by 1½ feet by 3 inches.
What is its volume in cubic inches?
A. 324 B. 225
C. 972 D. 27

Solution:
Convert the side measures from feet to inches before proceeding with multiplication
1.5 ft = 1.5(12) or 18 in
Vol = 18 (18) (3) = 972

18. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to girls is 5 is to 7. If there are 180 boys and girls in
the school, how many boys are there?
A. 105 B. 90
C. 45 D. 75

Solution:
Let 5x = boys, 7x = girls
5x + 7x = 12x = 180; x = 15
5x = 5(15) = 75

19. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 90, 97, 90, 91 and 86. What is the grade that he
should aim for in the 7th subject if he has to have an average of 91?
A. 97 B. 95 C. 92 D. 89

Solution:
91(7) – (88+90+97+90+91+86) = N
637 – 842 = 95
20. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns in manning a 24-hour internet
shop. The number of hours Cesar, Bert, and Danny were on duty was in the ratio [Link],
respectively. The shop owner pays them P50 per hour. How much would Danny receive for
that day?
A. P 230 B. P500
C. P160 D. P480

Solution:
Let their respective times be 3x, 4x, and 5x for a total of 24 hours.
3x + 4x + 5x = 24
12x = 24; x=2
.: Danny works for 10 hours at P50/hr, or P500 for that day.

21. A retailer buys candies for P90.25. The pack has 35 pieces of candies. If she sells each
candy for P3.25, how much profit does she make?
A. P11.50 B. P23.50
C. P37.50 D. P18.75

Solution:
Profit = 35(3.25) – 90.25 = 113.75 – 90.25
Profit = 23.50

22. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P950 and charges P150 for shipping within
Manila, regardless of the number of calculators ordered. Which of the following equations
shows the total cost (y) of an order as a function of the number of calculators ordered (x)?
A. y = (950 + 150)x
B. y = 150x +950
C. x = 950y + 150
D. y = 950x + 150
Explanation:
The cost of each calculator is P950, so x calculators cost P950x. Add the constant shipping
cost which is P150 and that’s D.

23. One side of a 45° - 45° - 90° triangle measures x cm. What is the length of its
hypotenuse?
A. x √3 cm B. x cm
C. (x √3)/2 cm D. x √2 cm

Explanation:
In a 45-45-90 triangle, the hypotenuse is √2 times of the leg.

24. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of another right triangle are 12
and 16. How much longer is the perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of the
smaller triangle?
A. 84 B. 7
C. 12 D. 14

Solution:
Solve for the hypotenuse of the two triangles. The first one will have 15, while the other will
have 20.
Get their respective perimeters. The first triangle has a perimeter of 9+12+15 or 36. The
other triangle’s perimeter is 12+16+20 or 48.
48 – 36 = 12

25. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (7, -3) and (-1, 6).
A. (2, 3/2) B. (2, -3/2)
C. (3, 3/2) D. (1, 5/2)

Solution:
x = (7+ -1)/2 = 3
y = (6 + -3)/2 = 3/2
26. Which of these has the longest perimeter?
A. A square 21 cm on a side
B. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide
C. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
D. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm

27. How many square inches are in 2 square yards?

A. 900 B. 144
C. 1296 D. 2,592

Solution:
1 yard = 3 feet = 3(12) or 36 inches
1 square yard = 362 or 1296 square inches
.: 2 square yards = 2(1296) = 2592 sq in

28. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles or bicycles. If
there are 43 wheels in all, how many tricycles are there?
A. 8 B. 9
C. 7 D. 11

Solution:
T + B = 18 2T + 2B = 36
3T + 2B = 43 3T + 2B = 43
T=7

29. Nelia takes ¾ hour to dress and get ready for school. It takes 4/5 hour to reach the
school. If her class starts promptly at 8:00 am; what is the latest time she can jump out of
bed in order not to be late for school?
A. 6:42 am B. 6:27 am
C. 6:57 am D. 7:02 am

Solution:
¾ hr = 45 mins, while 4/5 hr = 48 mins
93 mins before 8:00 AM is 6:27 AM
30. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.215?
A. 43/200 B. 27/125
C. 21/50 D. 108/375

Explanation:
Just use your calculator.
31. What are the next three terms in the progression 1, 4, 16 …?
A. 64, 256, 1024 B. 67, 259, 1027
C. 48, 198, 1026 D. 65, 257, 1025

Explanation:
Each term is 4 times its precedent.

32. A man is 3 times as old as his son now. Four years ago, the sum of their ages was 36.
Find the man’s age now.
A. 33 B. 11
C. 29 D. 36

Solution:
First, create a table.
Age Now Age 4 Yrs Ago

Man 3x 3x-4

Son x x-4

(3x-4) + (x-4) = 36
4x – 8 = 36
4x = 44; x = 11; 3x = 3(11) = 33

33. What is the least common multiple of 12, 24 and 72?

A. 12 B. 72
C. 144 D. 36

Explanation:
Use continuous division.
34. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 25 feet. If one leg is 24 feet, what is the length of
the other leg?
A. 6 ft. B. 5 ft. C. 20 ft. D. 7 ft.
35. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which of these is NOT true?
A. When X is low, Y is also low.
B. As X increases, Y also increases.
C. When X increases, Y decreases.
D. A high Y is associated with a high X.

Solution:
C refers to an inverse or indirect relation.

36. Find the domain of f(x) =

A. x B. x = 1
C. x = -1 D. x , x -1

Explanation:
The function will have an undefined value at
x = -1. Otherwise, it will always be equal to a real number,

37. A car travels D km in H hours. Which of the following expressions shows the distance
travelled by the car after M minutes?
A. MD/H B. 60MD/H
C. MD/60H D. 60HD/M

Solution:
Distance = Speed x Time (the unit of time should be consistent)
The car is traveling at a speed of D/H km per hr.
The time is M minutes or M/60 hrs (for consistency).
Distance = (D/H) (M/60) = MD/60H
38. Find the surface area of a rectangular box whose dimensions are 30 cm x 40 cm x 50 cm.
A. 4700 cm2 B. 7050 cm2
C. 9400 cm2 D. 11750 cm2

Solution:
SA = 2 (LW + WH + LH)
SA = 2 (50x40 + 40x30 + 30x50)
SA = 2 (2000 + 1200 + 1500) = 9400

39. By which property can we state the following:

“If ax + b = c, then ax + b - b = c – b.”
A. transposition B. transitive
C. additive inverse D. addition property
Explanation:
We added –b to both sides of the equation, thus we used APE (addition property of
equality).

40. Factorize (x4 – 81) completely.

A. (x-3)4
B. (x – 3)2 (x + 3)2
C. (x+3) (x-3) (x2+9)
D. (x+3)3 (x-3)

Solution:
(x4 – 81) = (x2 – 9) (x2 + 9)
(x4 – 81) = (x+3) (x-3) (x2 + 9)

41. = ____
A. 4 B. 5
C. D.

Solution:
=
42. If x – y = 3, then (y-x)-3 = ___.
A. 9 B. -9
C. 1/27 D. -1/27

Solution:
Since x – y = 3, then y – x = -3.
(-3)-3 = 1/(-3)3 = 1/-27 or -1/27

43. The midpoint of P and (-7, 4) is (-3, 1). What are the coordinates of P?
A. (-5, 5/2) B. (-11, 7)
C. (1, -2) D. (-2, 3/2)

Solution:
Let P be at (x,y). By Midpoint formula:
(-7 + x)/2 = -3 (4 +y)/2 = 1
-7 + x = -6 4+y=2
x = -6 + 7 y=2–4
x=1 y = -2

44. What is the slope of the line 3x – y = 11?

A. -1/3 B. 1/3
C. -3 D. 3

Solution:
Isolate y on one side of the equation to rewrite the equation in the form y = mx + b.
3x – y = 11
-y = -3x + 11
y = 3x – 11

45. What is the minimum value of

f(x) = 3x2 + 6x + 7?
A. 1 B. -1
C. 4 D. -4

Solution:
Min Value = c – b2/4a
That’s 7 – 36/12 or 7-3=4

46. If xy = 23 and x2 + y2 = 75, find x + y.

A. 10.7845 B. 11
C. 11.2155 D. 11.7845

Solution:
x2 + 2xy +y2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy
x2 + 2xy +y2 = 75 + 2(23)
x2 + 2xy +y2 = 121
x + y = 11

47. How much water must be evaporated from 90 ml of a 50% salt solution to increase its
concentration to 75%?
A. 40 ml B. 38 ml
C. 35 ml D. 30 ml

Solution:
V1 C1 + V2 C2 = VR CR
Since we are evaporating water, we will be adding a NEGATIVE volume of water (or simply
put, we are subtracting water, diba?)
90(50) + (-X)(0) = (90-X)(75)
4500 + 0 = 6750 – 75X
75X = 6750 – 4500
75X = 2250; X = 30

48. A and ∠B form a vertical pair. If m∠A = 3x and m∠B = 5x – 44, what is the value of x?
A. 50.5 B. 28
C. 22 D. 16.75

Solution:
Since the two angles form a vertical pair, then they are congruent.
3x = 5x – 44
44 = 5x – 3x
44 = 2x; 22 = x
49. The angle of elevation from an observer to the top of a building is 30 o. If the building is
50 meters high, how far is the observer from the building?
A. 25 B. 25
C. 50 D. 100

Solution:
Use a 30-60-90 triangle. The side opposite of the 30o angle will represent the building.

50. ∠1 and ∠3 are opposite angles in a parallelogram. If m∠1 = 40 o, what is m∠3?

A. 40o B. 50o
C. 70o D. 140o

Explanation:
Opposite angles of a parallelogram are congruent.

51. Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, forming ∠H and ∠K. If the two angles are
exterior angles on the same side of the transversal, what is the measure of ∠H if the
measure of ∠K is 50o?
A. 25o B. 50o
C. 100o D. 130o

Explanation:
Exterior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary.
*Mnemonic: SST (same side of transversal) means supplementary. ALTERNATE (either
interior or exterior) means congruent.

52. There are 33 red bags, 25 green bags, and 17 blue bags in a store. What percent of the
bags is red?
A. 33% B. 44%
C. 66% D. 67%
Solution:
33/(33+25+17) = 33/75 or 11/25
11/25 in percent is 44%
53. Given sin θ = 0.28, which of the following could possibly be cos θ?
A. 0.72 B. -0.86
C. 0.96 D. 1.14

Solution:
sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1
(0.28)2 + cos2 θ = 1
cos2 θ = 1 – 0.0784
cos2 θ = 0.9216
cos θ = = ±0.96

54. If the sum of the supplement and the complement of an angle is 130 degrees, what is
the angle?
A. 65o B. 70o
C. 50o D. 25o

Solution:
(90-x) + (180-x) = 130
270 – 2x = 130
270 – 130 = 2x
140 = 2x
70 = x

55. If today is a Saturday, what day is 125 days from now?

A. Thursday B. Friday
C. Sunday D. Monday

Solution:
Every 7 days, it would be a Saturday again.
The nearest multiple of 7 to 125 is 126. That means 126 days after today is Saturday again,
and 125 days after today should be Friday.
56. Car A is traveling towards the east at a speed of 35 kph, while car B is traveling towards
the west at 45 kph. If they left the same point at 1:00 PM, how far apart are they at 3:45
PM?
A. 240 km B. 220 km
C. 200 km D. 180 km

Solution:
Time spent driving: 1:00 to 3:45 = 2.75 hrs
(45 mins in decimals is 45/60 since there are 60 mins in 1 hr)
Car A distance from mid: 2.75 (35) = 96.25
Car B distance from mid: 2.75 (45) = 123.75
Total distance: 123.75 + 96.25 = 220 km

Alternative Solution:
Since the two cars are traveling in two opposite directions, add their speeds and multiply by
elapsed time.
2.75 (45+35) = 2.75 (80) = 220 km

57. Mr. Santos left the house at 1:00 PM and traveled east at an average speed of 40 kph. His
wife Mrs. Santos left the at 2:00 PM and traveled west at an average speed of 30 kph. How
far apart are they at 4:00 PM?
A. 180 km B. 140 km
C. 100 km D. 60 km
Solution:
Mr. Santos’s data:
Speed: 40 kph
Elapsed time: 1PM to 4PM = 3 hrs
Distance: 40kph (3hrs) = 120 km

Mrs. Santos’s data:

Speed: 30 kph
Elapsed time: 2PM to 4PM = 2 hrs
Distance: 30 kph (2hrs) = 60 km

Total Distance: 60 + 120 = 180 km

58. Five consecutive even numbers have a sum of 120. What is the sum of the 2nd and 5th
even numbers?
A. 46 B. 48
C. 50 D. 52
Solution:
Let x = lowest even number
x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6) + (x+8) = 120
5x + 20 = 120
5x = 100
x = 20; .: numbers are 20, 22, 24, 26, 28
22 + 28 = 50

Alternative Solution:
The middle (3rd) even number is 120/5 or 24. That means the 2nd even number is 24-2 or
22, and the 5th is 24+2(2) or 28.

59. If x = 3, which of the following is equal to 13?

A. 5x + 2 B. x2 + 2x + 1
C. x3 – 4x – 2 D. x2 + x + 2

Explanation:
Just substitute x with 3.

60. If f(x) = x2 + 4x + 3, which of the following is equal to 99?

A. f(11) B. f(-12)
C. f(12) D. f(-8)

Solution:
x2 + 4x + 3 = 99
x2 + 4x + 3 + 1 = 99 + 1
x2 + 4x + 4 = 100

x + 2 = ± 10
x = -2 ± 10 That’s -2+10 or 8, and -2-10 or -12
61. Given f(x) = ln , what is f ‘(x)?
A. B.
C. (2x+2) ln (x2+2x) D. 2x + 2
Solution:
You can rewrite ln as x2 + 2x since ln is the natural logarithm (the logarithm whose base is
the natural number, e).
Remember: ln eu = u, wherein u is the exponent to which e is being raised.
The derivative of x2 + 2x is, of course, 2x + 2.

62. Which of the following could be the value of x if x 3(mod 11)?

A. 33 B. 47 C. 52 D. 2

Solution:
Just divide the numbers by 11 and see which one gives a remainder of 3.

63. If = 6x2 + 8x – 7, which could be u?

A. 12x + 8 B. 3x3 + 4x2 – 7x + 11
C. 2x3 + 4x2 -7x +1 D. 12x2 + 8x - 10
Explanation:
Anti-derivatives or if you already forgot how to do that, simply check which choice has a
derivative of 6x2 + 8x – 7.

64. What is the center of x2 + y2 – 8x + 6y = 0?

A. (-8.6) B. (8, -6)
C. (-4, 3) D. (4, -3)

Solution:

The center, C(h,k) is given as h = -D/2 and

k = -E/2 wherein D and E are from the equation x2 + y2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0.
65. Which of the following is a parabola that opens to the right?
A. 6y = (x+9)2 - 8
B. -4y = (x-6)2 + 3
C. -5x + 3 = (y-2)2
D. 2x + 6 = (y+3)2
Explanation:
When x is the squared variable, the parabola opens upward when the coefficient of y is
positive (example: A).
When x is the squared variable, the parabola opens downward when the coefficient of y is
negative (example: B).
When y is the squared variable, the parabola opens to the left when the coefficient of x is
negative (example: C).
When y is the squared variable, the parabola opens to the right when the coefficient of x is
positive (example: D).

66. Factorize: 12x2 – 7x – 10.

A. (6x + 5) (2x – 2)
B. (6x – 2) (2x + 5)
C. (3x + 2) (4x – 5)
D. (3x – 2) (4x + 5)

67. For which value of k does 4x2 + kx + 49 have only one root?
A. -28 B. -14
C. 7/2 D. -7/4

Explanation:
You may use Completing Square Trinomials. The middle term is twice the product of the
square roots of the first and third terms. In the problem, the middle term is twice the
product of and . That’s 2(2x)(7) or 28x. Don’t forget that the middle term could be positive
or negative.

You may also use the discriminant to answer this:

b2 – 4ac = 0 when there’s only one root,
b2 – 4ac > 0 when there are two real roots
b2 – 4ac < 0 when there are no real roots

68. If A and B are the roots of x2 + 7x + 15, what is AB?

A. 7 + 2 B. 2 + 7
C. 3 + 2 D. 15

Explanation:
Since A and B are the roots, then AB pertains to the product of the roots which is given as
c/a.

69. 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + … + 2048 = ____

A. 4095 B. 4096
C. 4097 D. 4098
Solution:
You may use the Geometric Series formula which is , where r is the common ratio, n is the
number of terms, and a1 is the first term.

Alternative Solution:
In this problem, however, you cannot easily use the GS formula since you don’t know n, the
number of terms.
I will personally use the shortcut for the sum of a geometric sequence wherein the ratio is 2
or ½. The shortcut is SUM = 2(largest) – smallest. In this problem, that’s 2(2048)-1 =
4095.
You may also apply this in the next item, #70.

70. 24 + 12 + 6 + 3 + 1.5 + … = ____

A. 48 B. 50
C. 54 D. 60

Solution:
You may use the Infinite Geometric Series formula which is , where r is the common ratio
and a1 is the first term.

Alternative Solution:
In this problem, I would still be using the shortcut since the ratio is ½. Since this is an
infinite geometric sequence, then the last term won’t have any significant value. Thus, the
sum is simply twice the first term. That’s 2(24) = 48.
71. How many terms are there in the sequence
5, 13, 21, 29, …, 357?
A. 40 B. 44
C. 45 D. 70

Solution:
An = A1 + (n-1)d
357 = 5 + (n-1)(8)
357-5 = 8(n-1)
352 =8(n-1)
44 = n-1
45 = n

Alternative Solution:
(this is the “y=mx+b” solution I taught my grade 3 student for Singapore. Yes, Grade 3.)
Before anything else, since this might be “new” to you, your d is our m, your A n is our y, your
n is our x, and b is your A1 – d.
357 = 8x +(5-8)
357 = 8x – 3
360 = 8x
45 = x It’s a lot shorter and a lot faster if you’re used (in Tagalog, “ sanay”) to it.

72. How many ways can a group of 5 be selected from 5 boys and 5 girls if the group must
contain 3 boys and 2 girls?
A. 151,200 B. 1200
C. 252 D. 100
Solution:
A group, committee, or team (any set with no hierarchy of members) calls for
Combinations.
To pick 3 boys from a total of 5 boys, use 5C3 and that’s 10. To pick 2 girls from a total of 5
girls, use 5C2 and that’s 10. Lastly, 10x10 = 100.

73. What is the probability of getting a sum of 9 when rolling 2 dice?

A. 1/9 B. 5/36
C. 1/6 D. 7/36
The only pairs with a sum of 9 are (3,6), (4,5), (5,4), and (6,3). There are only 4 pairs out of
36.

74. C is the midpoint of where A is at (-3,4) and B is at (7,-10). Find the coordinates of C.
A. (5,-7) B. (-5,7)
C. (2,-3) D. (-2,3)

Solution:
Midpoint Formula:
Midpoint:

75. It is a line segment formed by connecting two non-consecutive vertices of a polygon.

A. side B. apothem
C. altitude D. diagonal

Explanation:
A side is formed by connecting two consecutive vertices of a polygon.
The apothem is only for regular polygons. It is the perpendicular bisector of one of its
sides, passing through the center.
A diagonal is a line segment formed by connecting two non-consecutive vertices of a
polygon.

76. Find the equation of the line perpendicular to 2x – 3y = 7, passing through (1,2).
A. 2x + 3y = 8 B. 3x + 2y = 7
C. 2x – 3y = -4 D. 3x – 2y = -1

Solution:
Simply interchange the numerical coefficients of x and y in the original equation, then
change the operation between them. 2x – 3y becomes
3x + 2y. For the constant, simply substitute the
x and y values of the point ((1,2) in this problem) and solve for the constant. 3(1)+2(2)=7.
So we have 3x+2y=7.
77. Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal to form ∠X, ∠Y, and ∠Z. Given that ∠X and ∠Y
are alternate interior angles while ∠Y and ∠Z are interior angles on the same side of the
transversal, find m∠Z if m∠X = 40o.
A. 40o B. 50o
C. 130o D. 140o

Explanation:
Alternate, corresponding, and vertical pairs automatically suggest that the two angles are
congruent. Linear pairs and angles on the same side of transversal (SST) are
supplementary.
m∠X = 40, .: m∠Y = 40 since alternate interior angles
m∠Z = 180-40 = 140 since ∠Y and ∠Z are interior angles on the same side of the
transversal.

78. The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon is 144o. How many vertices does
it have?
A. 36 B. 24
C. 12 D. 10

Solution:
MIA = =
Alternative Solution:
Personally, I always go for the exterior angle first to get the number of sides or vertices.
Since the exterior and interior are supplementary, then each exterior measures 180-144 or
36. The formula for number of sides or vertices given the measure of each exterior is
360÷MEA, so that’s 360÷36 or 10 vertices.
By the way, you may derive this solution by manipulating the formula for MIA: . That
becomes 180 – . That means = 180 – MIA, or = n.
79. Solve: (x + 9) (x – 3) < 0
A. -9 < x < 3 B. x < -3 x > 9
C. x < -9 x > 3 D. x ; x -9, 3

Solution:
Usually, people would straight go for the Test Point Table method which we use in Calculus.
However, since this is the licensure exam, I’d prefer that you use a simpler and quicker
approach to this problem.
First, identify the zeros of the inequality by equating each factor to 0. Our zeros are -9 and
3. Next, identify the opening of the parabola. Since the leading coefficient would be positive,
then the parabola opens upwards. Now, since the parabola opens upwards, then the parts
less than 0 should be between the zeros of the inequality. That means x should be between
-9 and 3.

80. The product of two consecutive even counting numbers is 3248. Find the smaller
number.
A. 42 B. 46
C. 52 D. 56

Solution:
x(x+2) = 3248
x2 + 2x = 3248
x2 + 2x + 1 = 3249
x + 1 = 43
x = 42

WAIS Solution:
Get your scientific calculator, extract and then scrape the decimals or round down.
#2EZ4me

81. Solve for x: 2log2 3 – log2 18 = x

A. ½ B. -1 C. -2 D. 1

Solution:
Rewrite the logarithm as a single logarithm by applying the rules of logarithms.
2log2 3 becomes log2 , or log2 ½
log2 ½ = -1

82. Twinkle Bucks has four serving sizes for their milk tea: Small, Medium, Large, and
ExtraLarge. What level of data are they using for their serving sizes?
A. nominal B. ordinal
C. interval D. ratio

83. After receiving a 20% markup, a bag was sold for P960. How much was it originally?
A. P1152 B. P4800
C. P800 D. P1200

Solution:
Selling Price = Original Price (1 + Markup Rate)
960 = OP (1 + 0.20)
960/1.2 = OP
800 = OP

83. Find the remainder when x4 – 3x3 + 2x2 + 3x – 9 is divided by (x-3).

A. -18 B. -9
C. 9 D. 18

Solution:
Use the remainder theorem.
x-a = x-3 a=3
remainder = f(3) = 34 – 3(33) + 2(32) + 3(3) – 9
= 81 – 81 + 18 + 9 – 9 = 18

84. bisects ABC. If mABT = 40o, find mABC.

A. 20o B. 40o
C. 60o D. 80o

Explanation:
ABT is formed after the bisection of ABC. That means ABT is half of ABC, or ABC is twice of
ABT.

85. A cone has a radius of 9 cm and a slant height of 15 cm. Find its volume.
A. 243 π cm3 B. 324 π cm3
C. 405 π cm3 D. 486 π cm3

Solution:
Be careful with cones. Tendency kasi sa LET that they will give the slant height while
looking for volume and the height while looking for the surface area. Just remember that
the slant height is always longer than the height. The slant height is the hypotenuse, while
the height is one of the legs with the radius as the other. Just use the Pythagorean formula
to solve for whichever is missing.
The height is 12 cm (after using Pythagorean formula).
Vol = π r2 h = π (92) (12) = 324 π cm2

86. If f(x) = x2 + 4x + 4 and g(x) = x-2, find f(g(x)).

A. x2 B. x3 – 6x2 + 6x – 9
C. x2 + 8x + 16 D. x2 – 8x + 16

Solution:
f(g(x)) = f(x-2)
= (x-2)2 + 4(x-2) + 4
= (x2 – 4x + 4)+ (4x – 8) + 4 = x2

87. A 10 ft ladder leans against a wall, forming a 30o angle with it. How high on the wall
does it reach?
A. 5 ft B. 5 ft
C. 10 ft D. 10 ft

Solution:
Draw the problem first. The ladder and the wall form a 30 o angle with each other and the
wall is of course perpendicular to the ground.
That means the ladder forms a 60o angle with the ground. The ladder is the hypotenuse,
while its reach on the wall is adjacent to the 30o angle or simply put, the longer side. The
smaller side measures half of 10 or 5 ft, therefore the longer side must be 5 ft.

88. How many ways can a committee of 5 be selected from 9 people?

A. 126 B. 120
C. 3024 D. 15120

Explanation:
Just use your scientific calculator: 9C5.
89. What is 60% of 80% of 500?
A. 480 B. 240
C. 120 D. 60

Solution:
(0.6)(0.8)(500) = 240

90. If 3x = 7 and 2y = 5, what is 6(x-y)?

A. -1 B. 1-
C. - D.

Solution:
6(x-y) = 6x – 6y = 2(3x) – 3(2y)
2(3x) – 3(2y) = 2(7) – 3(5) = 14-15 = -1

91. If two numbers have a product of 71 and the sum of their squares is 147, what is their
sum?
A. -17 B. 5
C. 12 + D. 12 +

Solution:
Let A and B be our two numbers.
AB = 71; A2 + B2 = 147
.: A2 + B2 + 2AB = 147 + 2(71) = 289
(A + B)2 = 289; A + B = ±17

92. Find the median: 7, 9, 11, 10, 9, 13, 17, 14

A. 10 and 11 B. 9 and 10
C. 10.5 D. 9.5

Solution:
Rearrange the numbers from least to greatest:
7, 9, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17 there are 8 nos.
The median is the th or 4.5th number. That means we have to get half the sum of our 4th and
5th numbers. (10+11)/2 = 10.5

93. How many 3-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 if repetition
is not allowed?
A. 60 B. 80 C. 100 D. 120

Solution:
Use FCP (Fundamental Counting Principle):
__ x __ x __
For the first digit, we cannot use 0. That means we only have 5 choices for the first digit.
For the second digit, we can now use 0. Since we have already used one digit for the first,
that means we have 5 choices for the second digit.
For the last digit, since we have already used two digits, we only have 4 choices.
5 x 5 x 4 = 100

94. How many ml of 20% acid must be added to 400 ml of 50% acid to make a 30% acid
solution?
A. 1000 ml B. 900 ml
C. 800 ml D. 750 ml

Solution:
C1 V1 + C2 V2 = CR VR
20 (V) + 50 (400) = 30 (V + 400)
20V + 20,000 = 30V + 12,000
20,000 – 12,000 = 30V – 20 V
8,000 = 10V; 800 = V

95. How many ml each of 10% and 50% solution should be mixed to make 500 ml of 18%
solution?
A. 400 ml of 10% and 100 ml of 50%
B. 350 ml of 10% and 150 ml of 50%
C. 300 ml of 10% and 200 ml of 50%
D. 200 ml of 10% and 300 ml of 50%

Solution:
Since our resultant volume is 500, then our two volumes will be x and (500-x).
C1 V1 + C2 V2 = CR VR
10(x) + 50(500-x) = 18(500)
10x + 25,000 – 50x = 9,000
25,000 – 9,000 = 50x – 10x
16,000 = 40x; 400 = x

96. It takes 28 men a total of 24 days to build a house. How long would it take 32 men to
build a similar house?
A. 28 days B. 27 days
C. 21 days D. 19 days

Solution:
This is an indirect or inverse proportion.
Let x = number of days it would take the 32 men to build the house
28(24) = 32 x
672 = 32 x
21 = x

97. Evaluate:
A. undefined B. limit does not exist
C. 8 D. +

Solution:
You may simplify the function first before substituting x with 4.

98. A box contains 7 red, 8 blue, and 9 white balls. When taking two balls in succession,
what is the probability that both balls are white?
A. 9/64 B. 9/69
C. 7/64 D. 7/69
Solution:
First white ball: 9/24
Second white ball: 8/23
9/24 x 8/23 = 9/69

99. Which of the following has two diagonals that are perpendicular bisectors of each
other?
A. kite B. rectangle
C. rhombus D. isosceles trapezoid
Explanation:
A kite’s diagonals are perpendicular but only one diagonal will bisect the other.
A rectangle’s diagonals are congruent and they bisect each other. However, they are not
perpendicular.
An isosceles trapezoid has congruent diagonals, however, they do not bisect each other, nor
are they perpendicular.
A rhombus has diagonals that are perpendicular and that bisect each other. However,
they are not congruent.
PS: A square has diagonals that are congruent, perpendicular, and that bisect each other.

100. A pipe can fill a pool in 6 hours while another pipe can drain empty the pool in 15
hours. How long will it take to fill the pool if both pipes are open?
A. 9 hours B. 9.125 hours
C. 9.45 hours D. 10 hours

Solution:
This is similar to our “Working Together” problem, except instead of adding their times, we
will subtract (since the draining pipe is doing the opposite of helping).
AB/(A-B) = 15(6)/(15-6) = 90/9 = 10 hrs

101. If 2x = 3y and 4y = 5z, what is z in terms of x?

A. z = x B. z = x
C. z = x D. z = x

Solution:
Make two equations wherein y will have the same numerical coefficients.
2x = 3y 8x = 12y
4y = 5z 12y = 15z
By transitive property of equality,
8x = 15z, or x = z

101. If log n – 1 = 2, find n.

A. 3 B. 1000
C. e3 D. 3e

Solution:
log n – 1 = 2
log n = 2 + 1 = 3
log n = 3 translates to 103 = n
(note that the base of the log is 10)
Therefore n = 1000

102. log2 3 + 2 log2 7 – log2 5 = ______.

A. log2 B. log2
C. log2 D. log2

Explanation:
Just apply the laws of logarithms.

103. The surface areas of two spheres are 12 π cm2 and 108 π cm2. What is the ratio of their
volumes?
A. 1:3 B. 1:9
C. 1:27 D. 2:3

Solution:
Ratio of surface areas: 12:108 or 1:9
Ratio of radii: : or 1:3
Ratio of volumes: 13:33 or 1:27
104. Which of the following statements is ALWAYS true?
A. The square of a prime number is odd.
B. The sum of two consecutive even numbers is divisible by 4.
C. Any even number is composite.
D. The product of two consecutive even numbers is divisible by 8.

Explanation:
A. Counterexample: The prime number, 2. The square of 2 is 4 which is even.
B. Always false. One example is 2 and 4. Their sum, 6, is not divisible by 4.
C. Counterexample: The prime even number, 2.
D. Proof by algebra: Let the first even number be 2x. The second even number will be 2x +
2. Their product will be 4x2 + 4x.
If x is an odd number, x = 2y + 1 where y is a counting number. 4x2 + 4x = 4(4y2 + 4y + 1)
+ 4(2y + 1) = 16y2 + 16y + 4 + 8y + 4 = 16y2 + 24y + 8, which is divisible by 8.
If x is even, x = 2y where y is any counting number. 4(4y 2) + 4(2y) = 16y2 + 8y, which is
also divisible by 8.
Either ways, the statement holds true.

105. Find the volume of a steel cylinder of radius 5 cm and height 12 cm.
A. 300 π cm3 B. 250 π cm3
C. 200 π cm3 D. 100 π cm3

Solution:
Vol = π r2 h = 52 (12) π = 300 π cm3

106. The volume of a regular hexahedron is 64 in3. How long is each side?
A. 2 in B. 4 in
C. 6 in D. 8 in
Explanation:
A regular hexahedron is simply a cube.
107. A cube sits perfectly inside a sphere of volume 108 π cm3. Find the volume of the cube.
A. 27 cm3 B. 54 cm3
C. 108 cm3 D. 216 cm3

Solution:
Volume of sphere = 108 π cm3
π r3 = 108 π
r3 = (108)
r3 = 81; r = 3; d = 6

Diagonal of cube = s = 6
.: s = 6; volume = s3 = 63 = 216

Alternative Solution:
Ratio of volume of cube to sphere (cube is inside sphere) = 2 : π
N : 108 π = 2 : π
N=

108. Find the distance in cm of an 80 cm chord from the center of a circle whose radius is
41 cm.
A. 41 - 2 B. 41 - 4
C. 9 D. 9

Solution:
The chord is perpendicularly bisected by a segment connected to the center of the circle,
whose length is the distance we are looking for. If the radius is drawn connected to one
endpoint of the chord, we can form a right triangle whose hypotenuse is the radius and one
leg is half of the chord. Using the Pythagorean theorem, the distance is
109. Which quadrilateral has two congruent diagonals that bisect each other?
A. kite B. isosceles trapezoid
C. rectangle D. rhombus

110. What is the longest side of ∆MTC if mM = 40o and mC = 60o?

A. B.
C. D.
Explanation:
mT = 180-(40+60) = 80
The longest side is opposite the largest angle, T.

111. Find the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure 10 cm and
24 cm.
A. 120 cm B. cm
C. 120 cm D. 24 cm

Solution:
Find the hypotenuse first. That would be 26 cm.
Altitude to the Hyp = (L1 L2)/Hyp = 24(10)/26
Altitude to the Hyp = 120/13

112. Find the inverse of y = x2 + 10x.

A. y-1 = + 5
B. y-1 = – 5
C. y-1 = + 5
D. y-1 = – 5

Solution:
y = x2 + 10x
y + 25 = x2 + 10x + 25
y + 25 = (x+5)2
=x+5
–5=x
– 5 = y-1
113. Find the intersection of y = 2x + 3 and
y = 4x – 11.
A. (-4/3, 0) B. (4/3, 0)
C. (7, 17) D. (-7,-17)

Solution:
y = 2x + 3
- y = 4x – 11
0 = -2x + 14
2x = 14; x=7

114. Find the area of the triangle whose vertices are (1,4), (2,3), and (3,0).
A. 0 B. 1 C. 5/3 D. 3/4

Solution:
=
Note: If the result is negative, that means your points are simply arranged clockwise. Just
get the absolute value of the answer.

115. Find the tenth term: 3, 10, 17, 24, …

A. 66 B. 67 C. 68 D. 69

Solution:
A10 = 3 + (10-1) (7) = 3 + 63 = 66

116. Find the remainder when

x4 – 5x3 + 6x2 + 2x + 1 is divided by (x – 2).
A. 17 B. 13 C. 9 D. 5
Solution:
24 – 5(23) + 6(22) + 2(2) + 1
= 16 – 40 + 24 + 4 + 1 = 5

117. The sum of Fe’s age and Sita’s age is 60. Twelve years ago, Fe was twice as old as Sita.
How old is Sita now?
A. 18 B. 24 C. 30 D. 36

Solution:
 Age Now Age 12 yrs ago
Fe x x – 12
Sita 60-x (60-x) – 12 or 48-x

x-12 = (2)(48-x)
x-12 = 96 – 2x
3x = 96 + 12 = 108
x = 36; 60-x = 60-36 = 24

118. If the length of a rectangle is increased by 20% while the width is decreased by 10%,
what will happen to its area?
A. decreased by 10%
B. increased by 10%
C. increased by 8%
D. decreased by 2%

Solution:
(L x 1.2) (W x 0.9) = (1.08 x LW)

119. The 19th term of an arithmetic sequence is 85 and the 12th term is 43. Find the common
difference.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

Solution:
d= =