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 GENERAL
MATHEMATICS
SET A
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V – Bicol

NUMERACY ASSESSMENT FOR

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

SET A

Name: Score:
School: Date:
Direction:
Read and analyze each question carefully and select the correct answer.

1. Which is an example of a rational function?

4𝑥𝑥+3
A. 5𝑥𝑥−2
4𝑥𝑥+3
B. 𝑦𝑦 = 5𝑥𝑥−2
4𝑥𝑥+3
C. 5𝑥𝑥−2
=1
4𝑥𝑥+3
D. 5𝑥𝑥−2
≤1

2. Determine the inverse of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2𝑥𝑥 + 2.

2𝑥𝑥−2
A. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2
𝑥𝑥
B. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2
𝑥𝑥−2
C. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2
𝑥𝑥+2
D. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2

3. Sherwin deposited his money amounting to ₱ 100,000.00 in a bank at 6% annual

interest compounded annually. Represent his earnings after t years.
A. A(t) = 100,000 (1 + 0.06) t

B. A(t) = 100,000 (1 * 0.06) t

C. A(t) = 100,000 (1 + 0.06) t

D. A(t) = 100,000 (1 * 0.06) t

4. Which is being exemplified by 𝟖𝟖𝒙𝒙−𝟐𝟐 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 ?

A. Exponential Equation
B. Exponential Expression
C. Exponential Function
D. Exponential Inequality
5. In the Grade 11 class of Miss Santos, three students were asked to give examples
of logarithmic function, logarithmic equation, and logarithmic inequality. Trisha cited
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙5 (𝑥𝑥 + 5), Imma cited 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙3 (𝑥𝑥 − 3) ≥ 3 and Abby cited
𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙4 (2𝑥𝑥 − 1) = 2. Who among them gave the correct example of a logarithmic
function?

A. Trisha and Abby

B. Trisha
C. Abby
D. Imma
6. Given the graph of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙3 (𝑥𝑥 + 3), determine the intercepts, vertical
asymptote, and zero of the function.

A. 𝑥𝑥 – 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = −2, 𝑦𝑦 – 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 =1, 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎: 𝑥𝑥 = −3,

the zero of the function = −2
B. 𝑥𝑥 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = 1, 𝑦𝑦 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = −2, 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎: 𝑥𝑥 = −3,
the zero of the function = −2
C. 𝑥𝑥 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = −2, 𝑦𝑦 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = 1, 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎: 𝑥𝑥 = −3,
the zero of the function = 1
D. 𝑥𝑥 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = −2, 𝑦𝑦 − 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 = 1, 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎: 𝑥𝑥 = 2, the
zero of the function = −2
7. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes stocks from bonds?

A. Stocks represent ownership in a company, while bonds represent a debt

owed by a company or government.
B. Stocks represent a debt owed by a company or government, while bonds
represent ownership in a company.
C. Both stocks and bonds represent ownership in a company.
D. Both stocks and bonds represent a debt owed by a company or government.

8. What do you call the loan that is spent for family or personal purposes?

A. Business Loan
B. Consumer Loan
C. Emergency Loan
D. Payday Loan
9. Lola Hedy’s Catering Services offers food services for parties of any occasion.
They offer ₱ 200.00 per head for 30 persons or less and ₱150.00 per head for 31
persons or more. Which piece-wise function represents the total cost of the
catering services of the number of persons attending the party?

200𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 0 < 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 30

A. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �
150(𝑥𝑥 − 30), 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑥𝑥 > 30
150𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 0 < 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 30
B. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �
200𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑥𝑥 > 30
150𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 0 < 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 30
C. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �
200(𝑥𝑥 − 30), 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑥𝑥 > 30
200𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 0 < 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 30
D. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �
150𝑥𝑥, 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑥𝑥 > 30
10. Given 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 + 3, and 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 2 − 4, what is the value of (𝑓𝑓 ∘ 𝑔𝑔)(1) ?

A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1
2𝑥𝑥+1
11. What is the domain of the rational function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥−1
?

A. All set of real numbers

B. All set of real numbers except 1
C. All set of real numbers less than 1
D. All set of real numbers greater than 1
12. Which graph shows the rational function having the zero of −2, horizontal
asymptote of 1 and a vertical asymptote of 1?
A. C.

B. D.

13. Which of the following situation represents a one-to-one function?

A. The relation pairing the cellphone to its cellphone numbers.

B. The relation pairing the Learners’ Reference Number (LRN) to student.
C. The relation pairing the school to student.
D. The relation pairing the person to his/her citizenship.

14. While doing a review for a Mathematics Quiz Bee, Leo wants to impress his coach
that he can compute mentally and he can easily determine the range of the
exponential function 𝒚𝒚 = (𝟐𝟐)𝒙𝒙 + 𝟏𝟏. What would be his answer?

A. {y ∈R | y <1}
B. {y ∈R | y > 0}
C. {y ∈R | y =1}
D. {y ∈R | y >1}
15. Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Bicol Region had a
population of 6,082,165 which increased by 1.02% annually from 2015-2020. If the
rate of increase continues up to the present, what will be the population of Bicol
Region after five years?
A. 6,082,165 (1.102)5
B. 6,082,165 (1.0102)5
C. 6,082,165 + (1.102)5
D. 6,082,165 + (1.0102)5

16. What is the domain and range of the logarithmic function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2 log 3 (2𝑥𝑥 + 4)?
A. Domain: {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ: 𝑥𝑥 < −2}, Range: {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ}
B. Domain: {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ: 𝑥𝑥 > −2}, Range: {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ}
C. Domain: {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ: 𝑥𝑥 < 2}, Range: {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ}
D. Domain: {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ: 𝑥𝑥 > 2}, Range: {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ}

17. Which situation shows the concept of a compound interest? (Note: money is
invested annually)

A.
Principal rate time Interest
₱ 1, 000 5% 1 ₱ 50

B. Principal rate time Interest

₱ 2, 500 6% 2 ₱ 300

C. Principal rate time Interest

₱ 3, 000 6. 5% 2. 5 ₱ 487. 50

D. Principal rate time Interest

₱ 4, 000 5% 2 ₱ 410

18. The simple interest of an investment is ₱ 4,500.00. What is the present value if
the interest rate is 5% annually for 60 months?

A. ₱ 5,625.00
B. ₱ 13,500.00
C. ₱ 18,000.00
D. ₱ 5,743.27
19. Grade 11-Mabuot conducted a survey about simple and general annuities among
the nearby residents. Which of the choices is an example of a general annuity?
A. Mang Caloy would like to save ₱ 5,000.00 at the end of each year for 5
years in a bank that gives 5% compounded annually.
B. Mang Jose pays ₱ 5,500.00 of his installment car monthly for 4 years with
7% interest compounded monthly.
C. Mang Andoy saves ₱ 2,000.00 every 6 months in a card bank for 5 years
that pays 5% interest compounded monthly.
D. Mang Andres would like to pay ₱ 2,300.00 for his TV set semi-annually for
2 years, with 12% interest compounded semi-annually.
20. Mr. Espenida bought a motorcycle with a monthly amortization of ₱3,500.00 for 3
years with an interest of 3% compounded monthly. Which of the following will give
the correct present value?
1−(1+0.03)−3
A. 𝑃𝑃 = ₱3,500.00 � 0.03
�
(1+0.03)−3 −1
B. 𝑃𝑃 = ₱3,500.00 � 0.03
�
1−(1+0.03)−3
C. 𝑃𝑃 = ₱3,500.00 / � �
0.03
(1+0.03)−3 −1
D. 𝑃𝑃 = ₱3,500.00 / � 0.03
�

21. Which scenario illustrates the concept of stocks?

A. Rose purchased a share of a company that manufacture electric cars,
hoping to profit from their increasing popularity.
B. Jennie invested in a savings account at a local bank, earning a fixed interest
rate over time.
C. Jisoo bought a used car from a private seller, hoping to sell it later for a
higher price.
D. Lisa borrowed money from a lending company and agree to pay back with
interest within a specified time frame.

22. Which of the given situations illustrates business loans?

A. Katlyn has a part-time job. Two hours after her class, she works as an online
tutor. After some time, her laptop becomes defective. She plans to apply for
a loan to buy a new laptop.
B. Lorraine has a bakeshop, and she owns three ovens. She plans to borrow
money from the bank for her to buy two more ovens for her bakeshop.
C. Missy wants her children to finish their studies. She plans to borrow money
from the bank to finance their college education.
D. Nanette wants to have some improvements of their house. She plans to
borrow money from the bank to finance her plan.
23. Which statement is a compound proposition?
A. The only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number
of letters as the number itself is four.
B. When you shuffle a deck of cards correctly, the order of the cards you get
has never been seen before in history.
C. Fibonacci sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term is the sum
of the previous two terms.
D. If the spelling of all odd numbers contains the letter e, then thirteen is an
odd number.

24. Identify the inverse of the given proposition: “If twenty is a multiple of five, then
it is a composite number”.

A. If twenty is a composite number, then it is a multiple of five.

B. If twenty is a multiple of five, then it is a composite number.
C. If twenty is not a composite number, then it is not a multiple of five.
D. If twenty is not a multiple of five, then it is not a composite number.

25. Which of the scenarios are examples of a tautology?

I. A number is even or a number is not even.

II. He is good in recitation or he is not good in recitation.
III. Either Rafael will not make his assignment in General Mathematics or
Rafael will make his assignment in General Mathematics.

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

26. Tristan David was hired as a factory worker in a manufacturing company which
pays a daily wage of ₱ 320.00 for working 8 hours a day and an overtime pay of
25 % of the hourly rate. How much will he receive after working for 5 days and an
overtime of 7 hours?

A. ₱ 1,600.00
B. ₱ 1,670.00
C. ₱ 1,760.00
D. ₱ 1,920.00

2𝑥𝑥−1
27. John is making an effort to solve the equation 𝑥𝑥+3
= 4. To help John, what value
of 𝑥𝑥 satisfies the rational equation?
 −𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏
A. 𝟐𝟐
−7
B. 13
7
C. 13
13
D. 2
3𝑥𝑥+2
28. Simeon solved the inverse of the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥−4
and obtained
4𝑥𝑥+2
𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥−3
. What is the domain of the inverse of the function?

A. {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ −4}

B. {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ −3}
C. {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ 3}
D. {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ 4}

29. Rona is asked by her teacher to solve the equation 8x + 1 = 4x+ 2. What is the value
of x?
A. 𝑥𝑥 = 1
B. 𝑥𝑥 = 0
C. 𝑥𝑥 = 3
D. 𝑥𝑥 = −1

30. What is the horizontal asymptote of the given exponential function

1 𝑥𝑥+1
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = �3� + 2?
A. 𝑦𝑦 = −2
B. 𝑦𝑦 = −1
C. 𝑦𝑦 = 1
D. 𝑦𝑦 = 2

31. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a useful bacterium that can double its number in 20
minutes. If it is preserved in a biology laboratory and kept on doubling since then,
by how many minutes would its number be quadrupled?

A. 20 minutes
B. 40 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 80 minutes
𝑰𝑰
32. In acoustic, the level of sound in decibels is given by the equation 𝑫𝑫 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝒍𝒍𝒍𝒍𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝑰
𝒐𝒐
where I is the sound intensity and 𝐼𝐼0 is the base amount which is equal to
10−12 𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤/𝑚𝑚2 .
 Suppose I is the sound in a quiet office which is equal to 10−6 𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤/𝑚𝑚2 , what is the
corresponding sound intensity in decibels?
A. -60
B. -6
C. 6
D. 60
33. The magnitude of an earthquake is given by the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = log 𝑥𝑥 , where x
represents the amplitude of the seismic wave causing ground motion. Which of
the following table of values represents the function?
A. 𝒙𝒙 -2 -1 0 1 2
𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) -2 -1 0 1 2

B. 𝒙𝒙 0 1 2 3 4
𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) 1 10 100 1000 10000

C. 𝒙𝒙 1 10 100 1000 10000

𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) 0 1 2 3 4

𝒙𝒙 1 10 100 1000 10000

D.
𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) 0 2 4 6 8
𝟐𝟐 𝑬𝑬
34. The magnitude R of an earthquake is given by 𝑹𝑹 = 𝟑𝟑 𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟒𝟒.𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 , where 𝐸𝐸 ( in joules)
is the energy released by the earthquake. What is the magnitude of Masbate
earthquake in February 16, 2023 that releases approximately 1013.4 joules of
energy?
A. 3.0
B. 4.5
C. 6.0
D. 9.0
35. Aling Maria, a store owner, borrowed ₱ 30, 000.00 from a bank that charges 6%
simple interest for three years. Which illustrates the interest to be paid by Aling
Maria in three years?

A. 𝐼𝐼 = ₱ 30, 000.00 + 0.06 + 3

B. 𝐼𝐼 = ₱ 30, 000.00 + 0.6 + 3
C. 𝐼𝐼 = (₱ 30, 000.00)(0.06)( 3)
D. 𝐼𝐼 = ₱ 30, 000.00) (0.6)(3)
36. Emil, a working student at one of the biggest fast-food restaurants in Legazpi City,
wants to save money for the upcoming school year. Supposed his monthly salary
is ₱ 12,000.00 and it was deposited to a bank account that earns a simple interest
of 3% per annum, what is the simple interest after a year?

A. ₱ 300.00
B. ₱ 360.00
C. ₱ 400.00
D. ₱ 480.00
37. Juanito availed a cash loan which requires him to pay ₱20,000.00 quarterly for
three years. The first payment is due after six months. How much is the present
value of the loan if the interest is 10% converted quarterly?

A. ₱104,854.26
B. ₱195,269.76
C. ₱200,151.50
D. ₱250,208.95

38. Given the following propositions:

𝑝𝑝: The Philippines invests in renewable energy sources.

𝑞𝑞: The Philippines can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.

Express the statement, “The Philippines can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels
if it invests in renewable energy sources.” in symbols.

A. 𝑝𝑝 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑞𝑞
B. 𝑞𝑞 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑝𝑝
C. 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑝𝑝 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑞𝑞
D. 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑞𝑞 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑝𝑝

39. Suppose that Manuel is 16 years old and a regular Grade 10 student of an
exclusive school in Camarines Sur. Considering the following conditionals, which
has a correct truth value?
p1: If Manuel is in Grade 10, then he is a junior high school student.
p2: If Manuel is in Grade 10, then he has a regular job.
p3: If Manuel has a regular job, then he is the top 1 of his class.

A. p1 is false
B. p2 is true
C. p3 is false
 D. p3 is true

40. Which of the following rational inequalities exclude all the numbers between -4
and 0 in the solution set?

𝑥𝑥
A. 𝑥𝑥+4
<0
𝑥𝑥
B. 𝑥𝑥+4
>0
𝑥𝑥
C. 𝑥𝑥−3
<0
𝑥𝑥
D. 𝑥𝑥+3
>0
41. The perimeter P of a square is determined using the function 𝑃𝑃(𝑥𝑥) = 4𝑥𝑥. Which
function can be used to find the length of the side of the square?

4
A. 𝑃𝑃−1 (𝑥𝑥) = 4
𝑥𝑥
B. 𝑃𝑃 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
4
𝑥𝑥+4
C. 𝑃𝑃 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
4
−1 (𝑥𝑥) 4−𝑥𝑥
D. 𝑃𝑃 =
4
42. Arjay, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) president needed to send an
announcement to (𝑠𝑠 + 5) students. He sent the announcement to three students,
who will also send the announcement to another three students each, and so on.
If all the students received the announcement, what is the correct representation
using a logarithmic function for the number of levels of sending the announcement
to all students?

A. 𝑓𝑓(𝑠𝑠) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙3 (𝑠𝑠 + 5)

B. 𝑓𝑓(𝑠𝑠) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙5 (𝑠𝑠 + 3)
C. 𝑓𝑓(𝑠𝑠) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙(𝑠𝑠+5) 3
D. 𝑓𝑓(𝑠𝑠) = 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙(𝑠𝑠+3) 5

43. A solution is defined as 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 = − 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙[𝐻𝐻+] Hydrogen

when represented in terms of
logarithms, where [𝐻𝐻+] is the
concentration of the hydrogen ion.
What conclusion can be drawn if a glass
of wine contains 10−6 hydrogen ions?
(Refer to the table on Ph Scale)
concentration (in Classification
moles per liter)
𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 < 7 in moles/liter Acidic
𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 = 7 in moles/liter Neutral
𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 > 7 in moles/liter Basic

A. The 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 level is −6, therefore, the wine is acidic.

B. The 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 level is 6, therefore, the wine is acidic.
C. The 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 level is −10, therefore, the wine is acidic.
D. The 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 level is 10, therefore, the wine is basic.
44. Joed sold his used mountain bike to his friend Rey who offered ₱5,000.00 down
payment plus ₱15,000.00 lump-sum payment one year from now at a 5% interest
rate compounded semi-annually. Compute the fair market value if the present
value is ₱14,277.22.

A. ₱ 19,277.22
B. ₱ 20,500.22
C. ₱ 17,750.22
D. ₱ 15,750.22
45. As economic activity started to improve after the coronavirus lockdowns, the
Philippines experienced a faster increase in its inflation rate than expected. This
led to higher prices of food, fuel, and transportation. According to the Philippine
Statistics Authority, the consumer price index increased by 2.5% in June from a
decrease of 2.1% in May 2020.

It was during this time that John invested in stocks. What should John do with his
investment if the rate of inflation continues to rise?
A. It might be a good idea to sell the stocks now to maximize his profits.
B. Think about increasing his equity investments to gain more profits.
C. Consider the possibility of withdrawing his investment to avoid more losses.
D. Think about keeping his investment because he will not lose anything.

46. Consider the following argument.

Bicolanos love to eat Bicol Express.
James loves to eat Bicol Express.
Therefore, James must be a Bicolano.

Which of the following is TRUE about the validity of the argument?

A. The argument is valid. The middle term “to eat Bicol Express” is
distributed.
B. The argument is valid. The middle term “to eat Bicol Express” does not
appear in the conclusion.
C. The argument is invalid. The middle term “to eat Bicol Express” is not
qualified.
D. The argument is invalid. The middle term “to eat Bicol Express” is the
predicate of each premise.
47. James bought a brand-new car at ₱ 1,055,000.00 that depreciates at a rate of
20% annually. If he plans to sell it after 3 years, how much will it cost?
A. ₱ 422,000.00
B. ₱ 540,160.00
C. ₱ 633,000.00
D. ₱ 675,200.00

48. Karen borrowed ₱400,000.00 from a lending firm and was given two alternatives
for repaying her debt.
Option A requires her to pay full after 1 ½ years at 10% interest rate.
Option B entails a 7.5% interest rate if she pays in full after 3 years.
Using the formula for future value 𝑭𝑭 = 𝑷𝑷(𝟏𝟏 + 𝒋𝒋)𝒏𝒏 , what is the best option for Karen
based on the estimated future value of each option?

A. Option A, since its estimated future value is ₱ 461,000.00 which is lower than
the estimated future value of ₱496,000.00 in Option B.
B. Option A, since its future value is ₱ 461,000.00 which is lower than future
value of Option B equals to ₱496,000.00.
C. Option B, since its future value is ₱ 496,000.00 which is greater than future
value of Option A amounting to ₱ 461,000.00.
D. Option B, since its 7.5% interest rate is lower than 10% interest rate in option
A.

49. Select the truth value of the propositions p, q and r that will make the statement
FALSE.
(p → r) Ʌ (q → r)

A. p,q,r are all TRUE or all are FALSE.

B. q and r are TRUE, while p is FALSE.

C. p and r are FALSE, while q is TRUE.

D. p and q are FALSE, while r is TRUE.

50. Juvy wants to save for her son’s education. She decided to deposit ₱3,000.00
each month in a fund with an interest of 9% monthly for eight months. Which time
diagram shows the cash flow in the given scenario?

A.

B.

C.

D.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

GENERAL MATHEMATICS
SET A
1. B 26. B
2. C 27. A
3. C 28. C
4. A 29. A
5. B 30. D
6. A 31. B
7. A 32. D
8. B 33. C
9. D 34. C
10. C 35. C
11. B 36. B
12. C 37. C
13. B 38. B
14. C 39. D
15. B 40. B
16. B 41. B
17. D 42. A
18. C 43. B
19. C 44. A
20. A 45. D
21. A 46. D
22. B 47. B
23. D 48. A
24. D 49. C
25. D 50. C
 GENERAL MATHEMATICS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
CONTENT WRITERS
Vanessa Yvette V. Alberto Joann D. Hapita Aris B. Nisola
(SDO Catanduanes) (SDO Sorsogon City) (SDO Albay)
Sherwin R. Balmes Norlito M. Magalona Winard P. Pobocan
(SDO Camarines Norte) (SDO Albay) (SDO Ligao City)
Jean L. Bataller Paterno P. Mapula, Jr Grace E. Pura
(SDO Albay) (SDO Camarines Sur) (SDO Sorsogon Province)
John Edsel A. Borac Shiela Mae C. Cas Raul C. Rejuso III
(SDO Iriga City) (SDO Legazpi City) (SDO Masbate Province)
Raul C. Rejuso III Dennis B. Colar
(SDO Masbate Province) (SDO Tabaco City)

CONTENT EDITOR
Teresita S. Arlante (SDO Naga City) Richard M. Lorente (Bicol University)

IT SUPPORT
Anne Beatrice M. Belisario Alec Jordan T. Buencamino Allan S. Lomenario Jr.
SDO Albay SDO Albay SDO Albay

PROJECT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GILBERT T. SADSAD
BEBIANO I. SENTILLAS
FRANCISCO BULALACAO JR.
LOYD H. BOTOR
Regional Director
Assistant Regional Director
Chief Education Supervisor, Curriculum and
Learning Management Division
Regional Education Program Supervisor in
Mathematics

MATHEMATICS SUPERVISORS
FELMA A. BONITO JANET Z. DUMANGAS JEZRAHEL T. OMADTO
PSDS, SDO Albay EPS, SDO Masbate City EPS, SDO Catanduanes
DARCY GUY Y. MANEBO IMELDA E. REJUSO DIOLETA B. BORAIS
EPS, SDO Camarines Norte EPS, SDO Masbate Province EPS, SDO Tabaco City
CHARLES N. ASAGRA NOEL A. BALARES SARAH CHRISTINE P. GODOY
EPS, SDO Legazpi City EPS, SDO Naga City EPS, SDO Camarines Sur
JINKY A. VILLAREAL ANTONIO J. JINTALAN LILLI ANN O. HERMOGENES
EPS, SDO Iriga City EPS, SDO Sorsogon City EPS, SDO Ligao City
JERRY G. FIRMANES
EPS, SDO Sorsogon Province