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2024 | THIRD EDITION

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Online resources for

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 Table of Contents
About the ACT Math 1

Math Practice Test One 5

Math Practice Test Two 23

Math Practice Test Three 45

Math Practice Test Four 63

Math Practice Test Five 81

Math Practice Test Six 97

Math Practice Test Seven 113

Math Practice Test Eight 129

Answers to Math Practice Test One 145

Answers to Math Practice Test Two 155

Answers to Math Practice Test Three 165

Answers to Math Practice Test Four 175

Answers to Math Practice Test Five 183

Answers to Math Practice Test Six 191

Answers to Math Practice Test Seven 199

Answers to Math Practice Test Eight 209

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 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS BOOK

480 math questions seem like a lot to practice, but it’s no secret that practice makes perfect. By practicing with
this book, you will be exposing yourself to the style, format, and types of math questions asked in the real ACT.
At the same time, you will be gaining enough practice with the core math content areas tested in the ACT. In this
way, you will be increasing your familiarity with the ACT test format, as well as solidifying your knowledge of math
concepts. With this book, you will be able to save time, cut down on confusion, and increase your chances of scoring
high on the real test day.

This book includes 8 full-length timed tests with a total of 480 math practice questions for thorough
practice. Each question comes with detailed answer explanations that will help you to understand the logic behind
a particular answer. This book also provides the difficulty level for all questions, which you can use to gauge your
preparation level and how ready you are to take the ACT.
Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your practice:

ACTIVATE WHAT YOU KNOW

The practice questions in this book have been constructed to be as similar to the real ACT in terms of difficulty
levels and content. Make use of the detailed answer guides given to understand the logic behind a particular answer,
even the answers that you get correct.

REVIEW AND REVISE

The math concepts tested on the ACT are ones you have encountered in high school. So all you need to do is
solidify the concepts you are already aware of. Don’t skip out on practicing concepts that you think are easy or that
you know; practice is the key.

TIME YOURSELF
Get the most out of your practice by timing yourself according to the test timings given before each test. For
optimum practice, take the tests in quiet, unfamiliar settings, simulating the conditions of the actual ACT.

MAKE EDUCATED GUESSES

Some questions are structured in a way that makes the answer obvious. Don’t hesitate to make educated
guesses for such questions instead of puzzling out the answer. However, do this only for questions you’re very sure
of.

SET A TARGET SCORE

Once you’ve taken the first few tests, you will be able to obtain an idea of your average score and how much
it deviates from the score you need to obtain. Set a target score over and above the actual target score you want to
receive and work towards attaining that.
 PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
The best way to score high on the ACT is to practice as much as possible. Review your answers after every test
and keep a chart of your progress. Make note of the questions you’ve not answered correctly and set aside additional
time for reviewing those concepts.

USE THE ONLINE RESOURCES

This book comes with Online Resources that can be used to supplement your practice. You can use the
printable answer sheets provided for extra practice once you’ve used the ones in the book. Additionally, you can
use the ACT formula sheet to brush up on the formulas you’ll need for the ACT.

You will find the online resources on www.vibrantpublishers.com. Simply go to the website, find the product
page for Math Practice Tests for the ACT, and click the ‘online resources’ button.
Happy learning!

HOW CAN OUR PRACTICE BOOK HELP YOU BEYOND THE ACT?
The aim of standardized tests like the ACT is to test your readiness for college-level math programs and
graduate math courses. Thus, you should aim to master these math concepts not just for the ACT, but also from the
point of view of college math courses, math degrees, and mathematics programs that you may eventually pursue in
the future. If you prepare well for the ACT, you will essentially be familiarizing yourself with all the fundamental
concepts taught in these courses.

Get ready to ace the ACT today!

 About the
ACT Math

INTRODUCTION
The Math section of the ACT is an assessment of the mathematical skills students have acquired from a
high school level up to the grade 11. The content covered in the ACT focuses on areas required for successful
performance in entry-level college programs in mathematics. In this section, your knowledge of fundamental
mathematical concepts will be tested through your ability to apply the concepts and formulas you’ve learned
and choose the right answer. You will need to know basic formulas in order to be able to solve the problems, but
recalling complex formulas and conducting extensive computation is not necessary.

The Math section of the ACT tests your ability to use mathematical tools, basic geometry, algebra, statistics,
and basic trigonometry. It is an assessment of your ability to understand quantitative information and analyze
and interpret it. You should be able to utilize data-interpretation skills to evaluate real-life information, analyze
problems, and arrive at a logically sound and appropriate solution.

You can use a calculator for the Math section. For more information on the types and models of calculators
allowed, check the official ACT website, act.org

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

• Knowledge of basic formulas
• Knowledge of fundamental math concepts
• Computational skills
 FORMAT OF THE MATH SECTION
The test takes 60 minutes to complete and consists of 60 questions. The questions are multiple-choice
questions that have five options. They are either stand-alone questions or part of a set, for example, questions
related to a graph or pie chart.
CONCEPTS COVERED
Number & Quantity
Real and complex number systems, numerical quantities, integers and rational exponents, and vectors and
matrices.
Algebra
Equations, linear, polynomial, radical, and exponential relationships, solving, graphing, and modeling
multiple types of expressions.
Functions
Linear, radical, piecewise, polynomial, and logarithmic functions.
Geometry
Congruence, similarity relationships, surface area and volume measurements, composition of objects,
trigonometric ratios and equations of conic sections, finding missing values in triangles, circles, and other
figures.
Statistics & Probability
Center and spread of distributions, data collection methods, model relationships in bivariate data, calculation
of probabilities.
Integrating Essential Skills
Rates and percentages, proportional relationships, area, surface area and volume, average and median,
expressing numbers in different ways.
Modeling
Producing, interpreting, understanding, evaluating, and improving models.

SCORING SCALE
Nine scores are reported for the mathematics section: a score for the section overall and eight reporting
category scores based on specific mathematical knowledge and skills. The overall scores range from 1 (low) to 36
(high), which is obtained from the raw scores you receive out of a total of 60. This is the score which is considered
by colleges, along with the overall ACT composite score.

The approximate weightage assigned to each type of question is given below:

Higher Math (overall) 57-60%

Number & Quantity 7–10%
Algebra 12–15%
Functions 12–15%
Geometry 12–15%
Statistics & Probability 8–12%
Integrating Essential Skills 40–43%
Modeling Each question is counted in the appropriate categories above.
Math Practice Tests for the ACT 2
TEST TIPS
• Read each question carefully to be sure of what is being asked.
• Choose your answer carefully and make sure you are selecting the right answer.
• Do not waste time on questions you are not sure of. Save them for the last and focus on completing the ones
you know first.
• Check the rules for calculators in advance so that you know what types are allowed and what types are
prohibited.

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Practice Test 1

Mark Your Answers For Test 1 Here

Date: __________

Marking Directions: Mark only one oval for each question. Fill in response
completely. Erase errors cleanly without smudging.
Correct mark:

1 A B C D E 11 A B C D E 21 A B C D E 31 A B C D E 41 A B C D E 51 A B C D E
2 F G H J K 12 F G H J K 22 F G H J K 32 F G H J K 42 F G H J K 52 F G H J K
3 A B C D E 13 A B C D E 23 A B C D E 33 A B C D E 43 A B C D E 53 A B C D E
4 F G H J K 14 F G H J K 24 F G H J K 34 F G H J K 44 F G H J K 54 F G H J K
5 A B C D E 15 A B C D E 25 A B C D E 35 A B C D E 45 A B C D E 55 A B C D E
6 F G H J K 16 F G H J K 26 F G H J K 36 F G H J K 46 F G H J K 56 F G H J K
7 A B C D E 17 A B C D E 27 A B C D E 37 A B C D E 47 A B C D E 57 A B C D E
8 F G H J K 18 F G H J K 28 F G H J K 38 F G H J K 48 F G H J K 58 F G H J K
9 A B C D E 19 A B C D E 29 A B C D E 39 A B C D E 49 A B C D E 59 A B C D E
10 F G H J K 20 F G H J K 30 F G H J K 40 F G H J K 50 F G H J K 60 F G H J K
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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. Julian wants to have an average grade of 85 in his DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
­Chemistry course. There are 5 assignments that are
graded for the course, each having an equal weight.
If Julian scores grades of 79, 84, 92, and a 79 on his
first four assignments, what must his median score be
if he is to end up with an average grade of 85?
A. 85
B. 91
C. 88
D. 84
E. 79

 2. Which of the following statements is true for x if

2
2 x − 2 x = 23 ?
F. x = 3 only
G. x = −1 only
H. x = −1 or 3
J. x = −3 only
K. x = −3 or 1

 3. You need to enclose a rectangular area of land. You

have 1000 feet of fence to use for your enclosure.
What is the largest area, in square feet, of the
enclosure?
A. 250
B. 500
C. 62,500
D. 125,000
E. 25,000

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 4. A right circular cone has a height of 10 inches as DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
shown below. A 45-degree angle is formed by the
radius and the slant height of the cone. What is the
volume of the cone in cubic inches?
100
F. p
3
1000
G. p
3 10
2000
H. p 45º
3
J. 1000p
K. 2000p

 5. The time for a certain chemical reaction to take place

at different temperatures is represented by the equation
t = 7 d −10 where t is time, in seconds, and d is the
temperature, in degrees Celsius. If it takes 53 seconds
for a chemical reaction to take place, what is the
approximate temperature?
A. 67
B. 46
C. 18
D. 411
E. 2107

a +1 2
 6. What is the value of if a = and b = 3?
1 5
7
F. b
15
9
G.
5
21
H.
5
J. 10
K. 2

 7. In the figure below, m∠BOC = 125, and m∠DOC = d +13

m∠DOC = d +13 . Which of the following represents the expres-
sion for the measure of angle BOD?
A. 112 + d
B D
B. 112 − d
C. 138 + d
D. d −112 125º

E. 138 − d O C

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 8. The ABC automobile repair shop has given you a quote DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
of $535.50 to repair the damaged bumper on your car.
There is a flat fee of $125 plus $75 for each hour the
car is worked on. How many hours will it take for the
repair shop to repair your car?
F. 8.2
G. 8.8
H. 5.5
J. 10
K. 12

 9. The 1st term for an arithmetic sequence is 15, and

the 4th term is 24. What is the 45th term in the
sequence?
A. 411
B. 420
C. 144
D. 147
E. 150

10. You know the probability of your flight being delayed

for any length of time due to a mechanical issue is
12%. What is the probability that there will not be a
delay on a round trip (a flight to your destination and
a flight back)?
F. 1%
G. 12%
H. 24%
J. 77%
K. 50%

2
11. Let f (x) = 3x + 5, and g ( x) = x − 3 . What is the
value of f (g(−4))?
A. 46
B. 44
C. −52
D. −91
E. 286

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12. Rectangle ABCD shown below has diagonals DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
AC and BD . The measure of angle CBD is 30 degrees.
If BD = 12 meters in length, what is the area, in square
meters, of the rectangle?
F. 36 3 B C
30º
G. 36 2
H. 36 6
J. 72
K. 144 A D

13. You design a model car for your physics project that
is propelled by a rubber band. The car moves along a
line and the distance it travels, in feet, from a fixed
point is recorded in the table below.

t 1 2 3 4 5
d 5 9 13 17 21

If t is time in seconds, which equation best represents

the distance, d, the car has travelled from the fixed
point?
A. t = d + 4
B. t = 4d + 1
C. d = 5t + 1
D. d = t + 4
E. d = 4t + 1

14. In the figure given below, the circle with center O is

inscribed in square ABCD. If AB = 8, what is the area
of the region that is outside of the circle and inside of
the square.
A B
F. 64p − 64
G. 64 + 16p
H. 64 −16p O
J. 32 − 8p
K. 64 + 8p
D C

2
15. Which of the following is equivalent to y = x + 8 x − 5 ?
2
A. y = ( x − 4) − 21
2
B. y = ( x + 4) − 21
2
C. y = ( x + 4) + 11
2
D. y = ( x + 8) − 21
2
E. y = ( x − 8) + 11

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16. The pie chart given below shows the results from a DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
survey of the percentage of different ways people get
to work each day. If 45 people that were surveyed
walked to work, how many people from the survey
drove a car to work?

How people get to work

taxi 8%
walk 3%

car 65%
bus 24%

F. 1000
G. 975
H. 1500
J. 175
K. 69

17. What is the slope of the line 4x + 5y = −10 that is

graphed in the standard (x, y) coordinate plane?
A. −4
2
B.
5
5
C. −
2
4
D. −
5
5
E.
4

18. Which of the following is equivalent to the expression

4
where i = −1 ?
−2
F. 2
G. −2
H. 2i 2
J. −2i 2
K. −4i 2

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19. On a number line, point C lies two-thirds of the distance DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
from point A to B. If point A is at 5 and point B is at
23 on the number line, then point C lies at which
number on the number line?
A. 9
B. 14
C. 12
D. 21
E. 17

20. For the circle x 2 + y 2 = 48  in the standard (x, y) coor-

dinate plane, where does the point (6, −5) lie?
F. Inside of the graph of the circle
G. Outside the graph of the circle
H. On the graph of the circle
J. At the center of the circle
K. On the radius of the circle

21. Given below is a table of values for a polynomial

function y = f (x).

x −5 −2 1 3 6
f(x) −4 0.5 −1 −3 −6

Which of the following values for x could be a zero

for the polynomial function?
A. −3 and −1
B. −3 and 2
C. 0 and 2
D. 0 and 4
E. −1 and 4

3
22. What is of 32% of 115?
5
F. 37.4
G. 14.72
H. 22.08
J. 134.2
K. 88.2

23. Let u = 1, 3 and v = 5, 8 . If u − 2v + w = −13, 25 ,

which of the following must be w?
A. −13, 25
B. 38,−4
C. −4, 38
D. −9, 30
E. 30,−9

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24. The edge of a cube is 6 cm in length. Another cube DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
has an edge that is 3 times longer that the first cube.
Which statement is true about the two cubes?
F. The volume of the second cube is 18 times the
first cube.
G. The volume of the second cube is 27 times the
first cube.
H. The volume of the second cube is 3 times the first
cube.
J. The volume of the first cube is one−half the vol-
ume of the second cube.
K. The volume of the first cube is one−third the
volume of the second cube.

25. Which of the following expressions is a factor of

8 x 3 + 125 ?
A. 4 x 2 + 10 x + 25
B. 2 x 2 + 25
C. 2 x + 25
D. 4 x + 25
E. 2 x + 5

26. You randomly choose a coin from a container having

15 pennies, 10 nickels, and 22 dimes. What is the
probability that you do not choose a penny?
F. 0.32
G. 0.68
H. 0.21
J. 0.53
K. 0.79

3
27. After painting  of a wall in the backyard of her
5
house, Marci determines she has painted 594 square
feet. What is the total area of the wall in square
feet?
A. 1485
B. 990
C. 1584
D. 1188
E. 900

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28. Which statement is true for the shaded region between DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
y = −x 2 + 4 x + 3 and y = x − 4?

–6 –4 –2 2 4 6

–4

–8

F. −x 2 − 3 x + 7 ≤ 0
G. −x 2 − 3 x + 7 ≥ 0
H. −x 2 + 3 x + 7 ≥ 0
J. x 2 + 3x − 7 ≤ 0
K. − x 2 − 3 x −1 ≥ 0

29. The cost of 3 items, including tax, on a menu at a

restaurant are fish $9.50, roast beef $11.25, and chicken
$8.75. You buy one of the items and hand the cashier
a $50 bill. You are still hungry, so you purchase a second
item with the change the cashier gave you after your
first purchase. If you received $31.75 in change after
your 2nd purchased which menu items did you buy?
A. Fish and chicken
B. Fish and roast beef
C. Chicken and roast beef
D. Fish both times
E. Roast beef both times

30. The volume of a right circular cone is jointly propor-

tional to the area of its base and its height. If the
20
volume of a cone is p cubic units, the area of it
base is 4p cubic units,3 and has a height of 5 units,
what is the proportionality constant of variation?
F. 3
1
G.
3
H. 4
4
J.
3
K. 2

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31. Line l contains the points (−5, 11) and (7, −4). Line DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
k is perpendicular to line l. What is the slope for line
k if its y-intercept is 3?
A. 3
5
B. −
4
4
C.
5
4
D. −
5
E. Undefined

32. From an airport, a helicopter flies to the roof of a

skyscraper. The skyscraper is 125 miles due west and
35 miles due south of the airport. To the nearest mile,
how far is the skyscraper from the airport?
F. 120
G. 130
H. 100
J. 160
K. 125

33. A department store has a certain laptop computer

on sale for 20% off its list price during a tax–free
weekend. Zack has a coupon that takes an additional
15% off the sale price. Zack decides to buy the
computer during the tax–free weekend. If the list
price of the laptop computer is $425, how much
does Zack pay?
A. $340
B. $361.25
C. $350.63
D. $289
E. $276.25

34. The base of a rectangular pyramid has dimensions for

12 feet by 7 feet. What is the area of the base in square
inches?
F. 756
G. 108
H. 12,096
J. 6048
K. 10,498

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35. If a + b = 23, and 2ab = 240 where a > b, what is DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
the value of b − a?
A. −7
B. 7
C. 15
D. 8
E. −8

36. Line segment AB has its midpoint at point C. If the

coordinates of A and C are (3, 5) and (9, 12) respec-
tively, which of the following must be the coordinates
for point B?
F. (−3, −2)
G. (6, 8.5)
H. (12, 14)
J. (15, 19)
K. (19, 15)

37. What is the sum of the mean and mode for the set
{7, 9, 1, 14, 2, 16, 7}?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 15
D. 1
E. 9

38. Albert’s car averages 25 miles per gallon of gasoline.

Gas cost $2.45 per gallon. From an empty gas tank,
Albert spends $36.75 to fill the tank. How far can
Albert drive in his car before it runs out of gas?
F. 375 miles
G. 345 miles
H. 735 miles
J. 750 miles
K. 500 miles

79
39. Arrange , 148%, and 1.67 in ascending order.
50
79
A. 1.67, 148%,
50
79
B. 1.67, , 148%,
50
79
C. , 1.67, %148
50
79
D. , 148%, 1.67
50
79
E. 148%, , 1.67
50

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40. Right triangle ABC has its right angle at C and the DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
3
length of the hypotenuse if 10 units. If sin A = ,
4
which of the following is the length of the side opposite
angle A?

F. 5 2
G. 7.5
20
H. 3
3
20
J. 2
3
K. 5

41. Which of the following transformations when applied

to the graph of the parent function y = x 3  produces
3
the graph of y = ( x + 4) ?
A. A horizontal translation to the right 4 units.
B. A horizontal translation to the left 4 units.
C. A vertical translation to the left 4 units.
D. A vertical stretch by a factor of 4 units.
E. A reflection about the line x = 4.

42. The square of the sum of a number and 3 is 16 times

the number. Which of the following could be the
number?
F. 9
G. 10
H. −1
J. −9
K. 0

43. The length of a metal rectangular container is twice

the width. The width is the same length as the con-
tainer’s height. If the volume is 432 cubic feet, what
is the container’s length in feet?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 9
D. 15
E. 4

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44. What is the period for the graph of y = 3 tan(2 x) ? DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
F. p
G. 2p
p
H.
3
p
J.
4
p
K.
2

45. What is the sum of the first one−thousand positive

integers 1, 2,3, …, 998, 999, 1000?
A. 500,000
B. 500,500
C. 1,000,000
D. 1,001,000
E. 750,000

46. The stem−leaf plot below shows your favorite basket-

ball’s team scores for the first 9 games of the season.
Stem Leaf
5 5, 7
6 1, 3, 4, 9
7 1, 1
8 3
For example, a score of 63 is represented by stem
value of 6 and a leaf value of 3.
What is the sum of the mean and mode score for the
first 9 games?
F. 129
G. 135
H. 137
J. 125
K. 150

47. Admission for a game is $1.50 for children and $3.75

for an adult. 1250 people attend the game and $3,562.50
is collected for admission. How many adults attend
the game?
A. 750
B. 500
C. 1000
D. 225
E. 250

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48. In the figure below, lines l and m are parallel and line DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
n is a transversal. What is the sum of angles in degrees
of x and y?

x
l

50o
m
y

n
F. 100
G. 360
H. 180
J. 130
K. 50

49. What is the range of values for y = 3 cos x + sin 2 x

where x is a real number?
A. 0 ≤ y ≤ 3
B. −3 ≤ y ≤ 4
C. −4 ≤ y ≤ 4
D. −1 ≤ y ≤ 1
E. −5 ≤ y ≤ 5

50. Out of 50 people that like candy bars or spinach or

both, 42 like candy bars and 18 like spinach. If a
person is selected at random from the 50 people sur-
veyed, what is the probability that the person likes
both candy bars and spinach?
F. 0.5
G. 0.16
H. 0.64
J. 0.2
K. 0.36

51. What will be the value of a < 0 if the determinant

5 a 
[ad-bc] of the matrix   is twice the value of a?

 a 3
A. −5
B. −3
C. 0
D. −1
E. −2

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52. The graph of a piece-wise defined function y = f (x) DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
is graphed in the standard (x,y) coordinate plane below.
Which of the following describes the range for the
function?
y
8
6
4
2 x
–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
–2
–4
–6
–8

F. −3 ≤ y ≤ 6
G. −4 ≤ y ≤ 6
H. −3 ≤ y < 1 or 1 < y ≤ 6
J. −4 ≤ y < 1 or 2 < y ≤ 6
K. −3 ≤ y < 1 or 1 ≤ y < 6

53. Samantha works for a company that requires her to

rent a car to travel to various destinations. She rents
a car for $35 per day plus $0.15 for each mile she
drives. Her company allows her a budget of $85 per
day to rent the car. Approximately, what is the maxi-
mum number of miles she can drive the car on the
budget she is given?
A. 333
B. 800
C. 602
D. 135
E. 59

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54. If x = , then which expression represents y + z in
yz
terms of x, y, and z?
y+z
F.
xyz
x+ y
G.
xyz 2
2x + y
H.
yz
J. 2xy − z
K. 2 y − xz

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7.2 × 10−3 DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.

55.  = ?
1.8 × 10−8
−5
A. 4.0 × 10
5
B. 4.0 × 10
C. 4.0 × 10−11
−5
D. 4.2 × 10
−11
E. 4.2 × 10

56. Suppose you invest $1000 into an account that yields

8% interest compounded annually. Approximately how
many years will it take for the investment to double
in value?
F. 10
G. 15
H. 12
J. 9
K. 6

57. What are the two inequalities used to find the solutions
for 3 x − 5 < 15 ?
A. 3 x − 5 < 15 or 3 x − 5 > −15
B. 3 x − 5 < −15 or 3 x − 5 > 15
C. 3 x − 5 < 15 and 3 x − 5 > −15
D. 3 x − 5 < 15 and 3 x − 5 < −15
E. 3 x − 5 > 15 and 3 x − 5 > −15

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58. A cow can produce 7 gallons of milk daily which
4
is 992 glasses of milk. How many gallons of milk
would the cow need to produce to make 1550 glasses
of milk?
F. 12
G. 15
H. 16
J. 10
K. 11

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59. The congruent sides of an isosceles triangle is 3 times DO YOUR FIGURING HERE.
the length of its base. If the height of the triangle is
12 inches and its perimeter is 63 inches, what is its
area in square inches?
A. 108
B. 54
C. 9
D. 378
E. 126

1
1  3 2
60. x  x 4  is equivalent to which of the following
2
 
expressions?
F. 7
x8
G. 8
x7
H. 8
x
J. 4
x7
K. 7
x4

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