TEAS Math Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Multiplication. In the expression 8 + 5 * 3, multiplication should be completed first according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). Multiplication takes precedence over addition, so 5 * 3 should be calculated first, resulting in 15. Then, you can add 8 to 15 to get the final answer of 23. Summary: - Choice B: Addition should be done after multiplication in this expression. - Choice C: Division is not involved in the given expression. - Choice D: Subtraction is not applicable until after multiplication and addition are completed.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To find the fraction the fourth person pays, we need to calculate the sum of fractions paid by the first three people. 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/6 = 4/12 + 3/12 + 2/12 = 9/12. Therefore, the fourth person pays 1 - 9/12 = 3/12 or 1/4 of the bill. Choice D (1/12) is incorrect as it does not account for the fractions paid by the other three people. Choices A (1/4), B (1/6), and C (1/3) are incorrect as they represent the fractions paid by other individuals, not the fourth person.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find the sixth number, we can first calculate the sum of all six numbers by multiplying the average (6) by the total count (6), which equals 36. Since the sum of five numbers is 25, the sixth number can be found by subtracting 25 from 36, giving us 11 (Choice C). Other choices are incorrect because they do not satisfy the conditions given in the question. Choice A, 8, would make the sum of six numbers less than 36. Choice B, 10, would also make the sum less than 36. Choice D, 12, would make the sum greater than 36. Thus, the correct answer is C (11).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To calculate relative error, we use the formula: (|Measured Value - Actual Value| / Actual Value) x 100%. In this case, the calculation is: (|36 - 35.75| / 35.75) x 100% = (0.25 / 35.75) x 100% ≈ 0.70%. Therefore, the correct answer is A (0.70%). Choice B (0.01%) is too small, choice C (0.99%) and choice D (0.10%) are too large compared to the calculated relative error of 0.70%.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The number -4 is classified as real, rational, and integer. 1. Real: -4 is a real number as it exists on the number line. 2. Rational: -4 can be expressed as -4/1, which is a ratio of two integers. 3. Integer: -4 is a whole number that includes negative numbers. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Summary: A: Incorrect, as it includes "natural," which does not apply to negative numbers. B: Incorrect, as it includes "natural," which is only positive integers. D: Incorrect, as -4 is rational, not irrational.