TEAS Test Math Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The perimeter of a square is calculated by adding up all four sides. Since all sides of a square are equal, the perimeter is 4 times the length of one side. In this case, the side length is 6 cm, so the perimeter would be 4*6 = 24 cm. Therefore, choice A (24 cm) is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the perimeter of a square with a side length of 6 cm. Choice B (12 cm) is half the correct answer, choice C (18 cm) is three-quarters of the correct answer, and choice D (36 cm) is double the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To solve for x, first add 5 to both sides to isolate the variable: 3x = 21. Next, divide by 3: x = 7. Therefore, the correct answer is C (8). Choice A (7) is incorrect as the correct answer is 8. Choices B (5) and D (9) are incorrect as they are not solutions to the equation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To simplify (x^2 - y^2) / (x - y), we recognize it as a difference of squares, (x^2 - y^2) = (x + y)(x - y). Therefore, the expression simplifies to (x + y). The correct answer is A because when we divide (x + y)(x - y) by (x - y), the (x - y) terms cancel out, leaving us with x + y. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not consider the factorization of the numerator as a difference of squares, leading to incorrect simplifications.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the total pounds of apples Eric buys, we multiply the pounds he buys each week (5 1/2) by the number of weeks (4). 5 1/2 * 4 = 22 pounds. Thus, the correct answer is A (22 pounds). Other choices are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the total pounds based on the given information. B, C, and D are not the correct results of multiplying 5 1/2 by 4.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Correct Answer: A (2) Rationale: 1. When dividing 8 by 4, it means splitting 8 into 4 equal parts. 2. Each part would be 2, as 8 divided by 4 equals 2. 3. Therefore, the result of dividing 8 by 4 is 2. Summary: - Option B (4): Incorrect, as 8 divided by 4 is not 4. - Option C (6): Incorrect, as dividing 8 by 4 does not result in 6. - Option D (8): Incorrect, as the division of 8 by 4 does not yield 8.