TEAS Math Practice Test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it presents a clear and testable hypothesis that directly links the amount of poison given to the speed of rat death. It follows the format of an appropriate hypothesis by stating a cause-and-effect relationship that can be tested through experimentation. A is incorrect because it lacks a specific hypothesis and does not propose a clear relationship between the amount of poison and rat death. B is incorrect as it poses a question rather than a hypothesis, and it does not establish a direct connection between the variables. D is incorrect because it is a general statement about poison and rats without proposing a specific hypothesis to test.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To divide 52 by 27, we get 1 with a remainder of 25. Then, when we divide 51 by 27, we get 1 with a remainder of 24. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 52/27, as it represents the result of the division without simplification. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the division results obtained.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To express 18/5 as a reduced mixed number, we divide 18 by 5 which equals 3 with a remainder of 3. So, 18/5 = 3 3/5. This mixed number is in its simplest form. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct division of 18 by 5 resulting in the remainder of 3.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the speed in feet per second, first convert 72 miles to feet (1 mile = 5280 feet). Then, convert 90 minutes to seconds (1 minute = 60 seconds). Next, divide the distance in feet by the time in seconds to get the speed in feet per second. The correct calculation is (72 miles * 5280 feet/mile) / (90 minutes * 60 seconds/minute) = 70.4 feet per second. Choice A is too low, choice B is too high, and choice C is extremely low compared to the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the fraction the fourth person pays, we need to calculate the sum of fractions paid by the first three people. 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/6 = 4/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 = 9/12. Therefore, the fourth person pays 1 - 9/12 = 3/12 or 1/4 of the bill. Choice D (1/12) is incorrect as it does not account for the fractions paid by the other three people. Choices A (1/4), B (1/6), and C (1/3) are incorrect as they represent the fractions paid by other individuals, not the fourth person.