TEAS Practice Test Math

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it demonstrates a negative correlation between two variables. As tennis balls age, they tend to have less bounce, indicating that an increase in one variable (age) leads to a decrease in the other variable (bounce). This negative correlation shows an inverse relationship between the age of the tennis balls and their bounce level. Choices A, B, and D do not demonstrate a negative correlation as they either show a positive correlation or do not show a correlation at all between the variables mentioned.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because an exponent is a number that indicates how many times a base number is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, 3 is the exponent telling us to multiply 2 by itself 3 times. Choice B is incorrect because an exponent is not the number being multiplied, but the number indicating how many times to multiply. Choice C is incorrect as an exponent does not involve division. Choice D is incorrect as it refers specifically to squaring a number, whereas exponents can apply to any power beyond just squaring.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dependent. In this study, the weight of the babies is the variable being measured and studied in relation to different time intervals after birth. The weight of the babies depends on the time intervals, making it the dependent variable. Other choices are incorrect because: A: Independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher, in this case, time intervals are the independent variable. B: Control variable is a variable that is kept constant to prevent it from influencing the results, weight is not a control variable. D: Constant is not applicable in this context as weight is not a constant value in the study, it varies with time intervals.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To find the average time per mile, we calculate the total time taken for both segments (25 minutes for 5 miles + 15 minutes for 3 miles = 40 minutes for 8 miles). Then, we divide the total time by the total distance (40 minutes ÷ 8 miles = 5 minutes per mile). Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A (7 minutes) is incorrect because it does not align with the calculated average time per mile of 5 minutes. Choice C (6.5 minutes) is incorrect as it is not the accurate average based on the given data. Choice D (8.5 minutes) is incorrect as it also does not match the calculated average time per mile of 5 minutes.