TEAS Test Sample Math Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To solve the problem 6 + 3 * 2, we must follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). According to this rule, multiplication should be completed first before addition. So, 3 * 2 = 6. Then we add 6 to 6 to get the final answer of 12. Therefore, the correct operation to be completed first is multiplication (Choice A). The other choices are incorrect because division and subtraction are not part of the given equation, and addition should only be done after completing multiplication in this case.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find what fraction the fourth person pays, we first calculate the sum of fractions paid by the first three people: 1/5 + 1/3 + 1/12 = 12/60 + 20/60 + 5/60 = 37/60. The total bill is 1, so the fourth person pays 1 - 37/60 = 23/60. Therefore, the correct answer is C (47/60). Choice A (1/4) is incorrect as it does not consider the fractions paid by the first three people. Choice B (13/60) is incorrect as it is the sum of the fractions paid by the first three people, not what the fourth person pays. Choice D (1/4) is a duplicate of choice A and is also incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To calculate speed in feet per second, we need to convert miles to feet and minutes to seconds. 72 miles = 72 * 5280 feet. 90 minutes = 90 * 60 seconds. Speed = distance / time. So, speed = (72 * 5280) / (90 * 60) = 48.9 feet per second. Therefore, choice B is correct. Choice A is too slow, choice C is extremely slow, and choice D is too fast when compared to the calculated speed.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To find out how much paint Shawna has left, subtract the amount she used from the total amount she bought. 5.0 gallons - 2.5 gallons = 2.5 gallons left. So, the correct answer is B: 2.5 gallons. Choice A (2.0 gallons) is incorrect as it does not account for the amount used. Choice C (3.0 gallons) is incorrect as it overestimates the amount left. Choice D (1.5 gallons) is incorrect as it underestimates the amount left.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To solve the problem 6 + 3 * 2, we must follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). According to this rule, multiplication should be completed first before addition. So, 3 * 2 = 6. Then we add 6 to 6 to get the final answer of 12. Therefore, the correct operation to be completed first is multiplication (Choice A). The other choices are incorrect because division and subtraction are not part of the given equation, and addition should only be done after completing multiplication in this case.