TEAS Math Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you add all four sides. Given the width is 4 inches, and the length is 3 times the width (12 inches), the perimeter would be 2(4 + 12) = 2(16) = 32 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is A (28 inches). The other choices are incorrect because they do not match the calculated perimeter based on the given dimensions of the rectangle.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the number of people who voted, we multiply the population by the percentage who voted: 51,623 * 0.095 = 4,904.785. Since we can't have a fraction of a person, we round to the nearest whole number, which is 5,000. Explanation: A: 3,000 is too low as it doesn't account for the entire 9.5%. B: Correct. 5,000 is the closest estimate after rounding. C: 7,000 is too high as it overestimates the number of voters. D: 10,000 is too high and doesn't align with the calculated value.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the percentage of staff certified and available during the holiday, we first calculate the remaining staff after 35% are on vacation (100% - 35% = 65%). Then, 20% of the remaining 65% are certified (20% of 65% = 0.20 * 65% = 13%). Therefore, the percentage of staff certified and available is 13% (0.13), which corresponds to choice B. However, the question asks for the percentage, not the decimal representation. To convert 0.13 to a percentage, we multiply by 100, resulting in 13%. Therefore, the correct answer is A (0.13 expressed as a percentage is 13%). Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not match the calculated percentage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1,050 people. To calculate the population next year, we need to add the 5% increase to the current population. 5% of 1,000 is 50, so the population will increase by 50 people. Therefore, the population next year will be 1,000 + 50 = 1,050 people. Choice B (1,200 people) is incorrect because it assumes a 20% increase instead of 5%. Choice C (1,100 people) is incorrect because it does not consider the 5% increase. Choice D (1,300 people) is incorrect as it implies a 30% increase, which is not accurate based on the given 5% annual increase.

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.