TEAS Math Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The median is the middle number when the numbers are arranged in ascending order. Step 1: Arrange the numbers in order: {2, 3, 9, 12, 15}. Step 2: The middle number in this set is 9, making it the median. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 9. Choice A (3) is incorrect as it is the smallest number in the set. Choices C (12) and D (15) are incorrect as they are greater than the median value of 9.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the number of red cans Jessica bought, let's denote the number of red cans as 'x' and the number of blue cans as '10 - x'. The total cost equation is: 1*x + 2*(10-x) = 16. Simplify to x + 20 - 2x = 16, which gives x = 4. Therefore, Jessica bought 4 red cans. Explanation for other choices: A: 2 red cans would result in a total cost of $18, not $16. B: 3 red cans would result in a total cost of $17, not $16. D: 5 red cans would result in a total cost of $15, not $16.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, we add the lengths of all four sides. For this rectangle with a length of 7 cm and width of 3 cm, the perimeter formula is P = 2(length + width). Substituting in the values, we get P = 2(7 + 3) = 2(10) = 20 cm. Therefore, the correct answer is D (20 cm). Option A (21 cm) is incorrect as it exceeds the sum of the length and width. Option B (10 cm) is incorrect as it only accounts for one side. Option C (14 cm) is incorrect as it doesn't consider all four sides.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert 1.25 to a fraction, we note that the decimal has two decimal places. To convert it to a fraction, we write 1.25 as 125/100. Simplifying by dividing both numerator and denominator by 25, we get 5/4. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 5/4. A: 1 1/4 is the mixed number form of 5/4. C: 4/5 is the reciprocal of the correct answer. D: 25/20 is not simplified; it should be reduced to 5/4.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Correct Answer: D (1 apple) Rationale: 1. Xavier starts with 20 apples. 2. He gives half to Emma, leaving him with 10 apples. 3. He gives 6 apples to Jim, leaving him with 4 apples. 4. He uses 3/4 of his remaining 4 apples for the pie, leaving him with 1 apple. Summary: - Choice A (4 apples) is incorrect because Xavier uses 3/4 of his remaining apples for the pie. - Choice B (6 apples) is incorrect because Xavier gives 6 apples to Jim. - Choice C (2 apples) is incorrect because Xavier uses 3/4 of his remaining apples for the pie.