Numerical Skills/Pre-Algebra Placement
| (Averages: Means, Medians, and Modes) | |
| 1. | What is the average (arithmetic mean) of 8, 7, 7, 5, 3, 2, and 2? A. 3  B. 4  C. 4  D. 5  E. 6  |
| (Basic Operations with Decimals) | |
| 2. | Ben is making wooden toys for the next arts and crafts sale. Each toy costs Ben $1.80 to make. If he sells the toys for $3.00 each, how many will he have to sell to make a profit of exactly $36.00 ? A. 12 B. 20 C. 30 D. 60 E. 108 |
| (Basic Operations with Fractions) | |
| 3. | How many yards of material from a 24-yard length of cloth remain after 3 pieces, each 3 yards long, and 5 pieces, each 2 yards long, are removed?A. 2  B. 4 C. 4  D. 10 E. 10 |
| (Percentages) | |
| 4. | Phillip charged $400 worth of goods on his credit card. On his first bill, he was not charged any interest, and he made a payment of $20. He then charged another $18 worth of goods. On his second bill a month later, he was charged 2% interest on his entire unpaid balance. How much interest was Phillip charged on his second bill? A. $8.76 B. $7.96 C. $7.60 D. $7.24 E. $6.63 |
Answers:
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B
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