TEAS Math Questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the new perimeter after scaling the rectangle by a factor of 2, we multiply the original dimensions by 2. The original perimeter is 2(5+10) = 30 inches. After scaling, the new width is 5*2 = 10 inches and the new length is 10*2 = 20 inches. The new perimeter is 2(10+20) = 60 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A (30 inches) is incorrect because that is the original perimeter, not the new perimeter after scaling. Choice B (40 inches) is incorrect because it does not consider the correct scaling factor. Choice D (50 inches) is incorrect as it miscalculates the new perimeter after scaling.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Start with the original price: $100 2. Calculate the discount amount: 15% of $100 = $15 3. Subtract the discount from the original price: $100 - $15 = $85 4. Therefore, the price after the 15% discount is $85. Summary of incorrect choices: A. $90: Incorrect, as this is the original price minus a 10% discount. C. $80: Incorrect, as this is the original price minus a 20% discount. D. $75: Incorrect, as this is not the correct calculation for a 15% discount.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To solve the expression, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS). First, multiply 2 by 8 to get 16. Then, add -3 and 16 to get 13. Finally, add 3 to 13 to get 16. Therefore, the correct answer is 13. Choice A (11) is incorrect because it does not account for the correct order of operations. Choice C (28) is incorrect as it only considers the addition of -3 and 3. Choice D (80) is incorrect as it wrongly multiplies 2 by 8 before adding -3.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the final price after a 20% discount, you first find the discount amount by multiplying the original price ($80) by the discount percentage (20% = 0.20), which equals $16. Then, subtract the discount amount from the original price to get the final price: $80 - $16 = $64. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B ($60) is incorrect because it does not account for the correct discount amount. Choice C ($70) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct calculation after applying the discount. Choice D ($66) is incorrect as it does not consider the accurate discount percentage applied to the original price.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step 1: Calculate the number of boys in the class. 60% of 30 students = 0.6 * 30 = 18 boys. Step 2: Calculate the number of girls in the class. Since there are 30 students in total, and 18 are boys, there must be 30 - 18 = 12 girls. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 12 girls. Other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the given percentages and total number of students.