Prepare for the Accuplacer Math placement test with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers arithmetic, elementary algebra, and college-level math topics.
Q: 8.5 x 9.07 =A: 77.95B: 770.95C: 77.095D: 777095
Answer: C. Remember that since the terms of the problem have three units to the right of the decimal point, the answer will as well.
Q: 54 is 75% of what number?A: 72B: 75C: 70D: 100
Answer: A. Multiply 54 by 100 and then divide by 75.
Q: 8.26 x 76.8A: 6343.68B: 63.4368C: 634.368D: 634, 368
Answer: C. Remember that since the terms of the problem have three units to the right of the decimal point, the answer will as well.
Q: 3/27 =A: 1/9B: 1/10C: 1/2D: 3/18
Answer: A. Divide numerator and denominator by 3.
Q: 9 / 20 =A: 50%B: 45%C: 40%D: 35%
Answer: B. Multiply both 9 and 20 by 5.
Q: 4 2/3 – 2 ½ =A: 1 1/6B: 1 1/2C: 2 2/3D: 2 1/6
Answer: D. Convert both fractions so that they have a common denominator of 6.
Q: 2 ¾ + 1 2/3 =A: 4 5/12B: 3 5/10C: 5 4/7D: 3 7/12
Answer: A. Convert the fractions so that they have a common denominator of 12.
Q: Three people divide up a large pizza. If the first person gets half and the second person gets half as much as the first person, how much is left for the third person?A: 1/3B: 1/2C: 1/4D: 2/4
Answer: C. The first person gets ½, the second gets ¼, leaving ¼ for the third person.
Q: If John scores 20% of his team’s points in a basketball game, how many points does the team score if John scores 14 points?A: 66B: 74C: 72D: 70
Answer: D. 20% is one-fifth, so multiply John’s point total by 5.
Q: 3/8 + 1/3 + 1/8 =A: 5/6B: 3/4C: 1/2D: 3/5
Answer: A. Convert the fractions so that they have a common denominator of 24.