Practice Math TEAS TEST

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment. In this scenario, the number of credit hours a student takes is the variable that is being controlled or changed to observe its effect on other variables such as tuition, access fees, and student loans. The amount of credit hours is not dependent on any other variable in this context, making it the independent variable. In contrast, the amount of tuition, access fees, and student loans are dependent on the number of credit hours taken by the student, making them dependent variables. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Number of credit hours. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they are all dependent variables that are influenced by the number of credit hours taken by the student.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 1 meter. This is the best estimate for the average width of a doorway because standard doorways typically range from 0.8 to 0.9 meters wide, and rounding up to 1 meter provides a reasonable estimate. Choice A (0.5 meters) is too small for a standard doorway. Choice C (10 meters) is too large and unrealistic for a doorway. Choice D (3 meters) is wider than the typical doorway width, making it an inaccurate estimate. Therefore, B is the most appropriate estimate based on common door sizes.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the portion each of the other three friends received, we first calculate what fraction of the pizza was left after one friend ate half. Half of the pizza is 1/2, so 1 - 1/2 = 1/2 is left. Then, we divide 1/2 equally among the three friends, giving each 1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/6. Therefore, each of the other three friends received 1/6 of the pizza. Summary: A: 1/5 - Incorrect. Not the correct division after one friend ate half. B: 1/3 - Incorrect. The correct division is not one-third after one friend ate half. C: 1/4 - Incorrect. The correct division is not one-fourth after one friend ate half.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: One. Any number raised to the power of zero equals one. This is because the rule for exponents states that any number raised to the power of zero is equal to one, regardless of the base number. This rule is derived from the properties of exponents and is a fundamental concept in mathematics. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because raising a number to the power of zero does not result in the number itself, zero, or two. The key to remember is that any number raised to the power of zero is always equal to one, making choice A the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Step 1: Let x be the original price of the recliner. Step 2: Sale price = x - 0.3x = 0.7x Step 3: Price after coupon = 0.7x - 0.25(0.7x) = 0.525x Step 4: Set up equation: 0.525x = 237 Step 5: Solve for x: x = 237 / 0.525 ≈ $451 Step 6: The original price is closest to $451, making option C incorrect. Step 7: Check why other choices are incorrect: - Option A: $316 is too low for the original price. - Option B: $431 is the calculated sale price, not the original price. - Option D: $527 is the original price based on the calculation.