CLAST Math
On-Line Practice Quiz

(Chapter 1 - Form A: Arithmetic Skills)

CLAST Arithmetic Skill Objectives 
Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers in fractional form
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in decimal form
Calculate percent increase and percent decrease
Solve "a % of b is c" where two of the variables are given
Recognize the meaning of exponents
Recognize the role of the base number in the base-ten numeration system
Identify equivalent forms of decimals, percents, and fractions
Determine the order relation between real numbers
Identify a reasonable estimate of a sum, average, or product
Infer relations between numbers in general by examining number pairs
Solve real-world problems that do not involve the use of percent
Solve real-world problems that involve the use of percent
Solve problems that involve the structure and logic of arithmetic

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CLAST Math Arithmetic Practice Quiz

Multiple Choice [One Answer Only]

Question 1

Find: 3 3/7 + 4/5

a) 4/5
b) 1 6/35
c) 4 8/35
d) 2 1/3

Question 2

Find: 2 - 3 1/2

a) -1 1/2
b) 1 1/2
c) -3 1/6
d) 5 1/2

Question 3

Find: -4 + 4 2/3

a) -4 2/3
b) -8 2/3
c) -2/3
d) 2/3

Question 4

Find: - 5/7 - (-3)

a) - 2/7
b) -3
c) - 26/7
d) 16/7

Question 5

Find: 1/3 x 3 1/2

a) 1 1/6
b) 1/3
c) 3 1/6
d) 3 1/3

Question 6

Find: 7 ÷ 1 1/4

a) 8 3/4
b) 1/4
c) 4/35
d) 5 3/5

Question 7

Find: (- 5/12) ÷ (- 7/9)

a) - 15/28
b) 1 13/15
c) 15/28
d) -1 13/15

Question 8

Find: (-6) x 2 1/3

a) -12 1/3
b) -14
c) -21
d) 12 1/3

Question 9

Find: (9² ) (6³)

a) (9 + 9) (6 + 6 + 6)
b) (9 x 2) ( 6 x 3)
c) ( 9 x 6)⁶
d) (9 x 9) ( 6 x 6 x 6)

Question 10

Find: 4³ + 5³

a) (4 + 5)³
b) (4) (4) (4) + (5) (5) (5)
c) (4) (3) + (5) (3)
d) (4 + 5)⁶

Question 11

Find: (6³)²

a) 6 ⁹
b) 6 ³ x 6³
c) (6 x 3)²
d) 6⁵

Question 12

What is the place value associated with the underlined digit?
2.2891 (base ten)

a) 1/10⁰
b) 1/10
c) 1/10⁸
d) 1/10²

Question 13

Three hundred students took an achievement test. All of the students scored less than 90 but more than 57. Which of the following values is a reasonable estimate of the average score of the students?

a) 68
b) 91
c) 48
d) 55

Question 14

Twenty individuals work for a company. The lowest paid person earns $150 per week and the highest paid person earns $260 per week. Which of the following values could be a reasonable estimate of the total weekly payroll for the company?

a) $205
b) $8200
c) $4000
d) $2000

Question 15

Add: 2.83 + 3.996 =

a) 6.079
b) 6.826
c) 15.043
d) 15.79

Question 16

Subtract: 7.49 - 1.536 =

a) 5.954
b) 4.954
c) 5.513
d) 6.954

Question 17

Subtract: -14.67 - 5.692 =

a) -8.978
b) -20.362
c) -19.759
d) 8.978

Question 18

Subtract: 9.62 - 17.002 =

a) 7.382
b) -26.622
c) -7.382
d) -7.940

Question 19

Multiply: 4.59 x 17.6 =

a) 78.3054
b) 8.0784
c) 80.784
d) 71.4384

Question 20

Multiply: -0.09 x (-3.0) =

a) 27.0
b) 0.270
c) -0.270
d) -27.0

Question 21

Divide: -0.477 ÷ 0.09 =

a) 0.53
b) -5.3
c) 53
d) -53

Question 22

Find an equivalent form of 0.94.

a) 9.4%
b) 47/5
c) 47/50 %
d) 47/50

Question 23

Write as a decimal: 262%

a) 2.62
b) 262.0
c) 2620.0
d) 0.262

Question 24

Find an equivalent form of 2/5.

a) 4.0%
b) 0.040
c) 0.40%
d) 0.40

Question 25

Write as a percent: 0.64

a) 64%
b) 640%
c) 16/25 %
d) 6.4%

Question 26

Insert =, < , or > to make a true statement: 7/12 ___1/3

a) <
b) None of these answers
c) >
d) =

Question 27

Insert =, < , or > to make a true statement: 0.13 ___7/10

a) <
b) =
c) None of these answers
d) >

Question 28

Insert =, < , or > to make a true statement:

a) None of these answers
b) =
c) <
d) >

Question 29

Insert =, < , or > to make a true statement: 1/18 ___ - 2/3

a) <
b) >
c) =
d) None of these answers

Question 30

Insert =, < , or > to make a true statement: 2.48 ___ 2.474

a) =
b) >
c) None of these answers
d) <

Question 31

Identify the missing term in the following geometric sequence:
-2, 1/2, - 1/8, 1/32, - 1/128, ____

a) 1/4
b) 1/1024
c) - 1/512
d) 1/512

Question 32

Identify the missing term in the following arithmetic sequence:
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, ___

a) 23
b) 25
c) 24
d) 16

Question 33

Look for a common linear relationship between the numbers in each pair. Then identify the missing term.
( 3, 1)
(0.3, 0.1)
(-6, -2)
(1/5, 1/15)
(36, 12)
(1/3, ___)

a) 2/3
b) 9
c) 1/9
d) 3/2

Question 34

If 25 is decreased to 15, what is the percent decrease ?

a)4 %
b)60%
c)40%
d)10%

Question 35

If 35 is increased to 49, what is the percent increase ?

a) 4%
b) 71%
c) 1400%
d) 40%

Question 36

If you increase 8 by 75% of itself, what is the results?

a) 14
b) 2
c) 6
d) 83

Question 37

If you decrease 36 by 25% of itself, what is the result?

a) 9
b) 11
c) 45
d) 27

Question 38

Find of

of 10.

a) 6.05
b) 0.605
c) 60.5
d) 0.02

Question 39

What is of

42?

a) 28
b) 14
c) 21
d) 7

Question 40

What percent of 4 is 1?

a) 25%
b) 0.25
c) 4%
d) 1/4

Question 41

24 is 30% of what number?

a) 7.2
b) 125
c) 80
d) 0.8

Question 42

With Andy's new car, he is using only 66% as much gasoline per month as with his old car. He was using 86 gallons of gasoline per month with his old car. How much gasoline per month does Andy save with his new car?

a) 56.8 gal
b) 29.2 gal
c) 5.7 gal
d) 28.4 gal

Question 43

There were 40 multiple-choice questions and 10 essay questions on Allyson's history test. If Allyson got 20% of the multiple-choice questions correct and 30% of the essay questions correct, how many questions did Allyson get correct in all?

a) 10
b) 11
c) 18
d) 43

Question 44

Denise bought her new typewriter at Rocklane's while Ann bought hers at Stanville's. Denise paid $200 while Ann only paid $140 for the same model of typewriter. What is Ann's percentage savings?

a) 300%
b) 70%
c) 3%
d) 30%

Question 45

Chris and two of her friends wrote a book on horse grooming. In May, they received a royalty check for $12000. They shared this money evenly. Chris also received $210 for boarding 3 horses on her property and $390 for teaching riding classes. How much money did Chris receive in May?

a) $4600
b) $4210
c) $4200
d) $12600

Question 46

A 6-ounce can of apple juice concentrate costs $0.48, and a 36-ounce can costs $4.32. How much money can be saved by buying 200 ounce of the more economical size?

a) $8.00
b) $16.00
c) $24.00
d) $3.84

Question 47

Sandra works at local newspaper and earns $4.75 per hour up through 40 hours per week. She is paid an additional $1.75 per hour for each hour over 40 hours per week. How much did Sandra earn in a two-week period if her hours totaled 47 hours the first week and 46 hours the second week?

a) $ 402.75
b) $ 380.00
c) $ 604.50
d) $ 464.50

Question 48

How many whole numbers leave a remainder of 2 when divided into 56 and a remainder of 1 when divided into 28?

a) 3
b) 2
c) 4
d) 5

Question 49

Which number is divisible by 3 and by 8?

a) 1653
b) 1659
c) 552
d) 4424

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