Pre-Algebra Sample Questions

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1.  Evaluate 32 - (-7 + 2)

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 2.  Evaluate


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3.  Evaluate (-8.3)(4.7)


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4.  Evaluate |-3| - |-16|
 
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5.  Evaluate 15 - (-3) x 4 + (-6) wpe1.jpg (687 bytes) 3
 

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6.  True or False: wpe2.jpg (1177 bytes)
 

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7.  Which number is greater:  the sum of 2.4 and 3.52 or the difference of 12 and 6.38 ?


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8.  Solve
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9.A recipe calls for wpe4.jpg (971 bytes)cups of milk.  How many cups of milk are needed if you want to triple the recipe?    


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10.Yesterday eight students in a class had the flu.  This amounted to 20% of the entire class.  What is the total enrollment in the class?


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11. An item that originally cost $150 was reduced by 10% for a sale.  The sale price was later reduced by 25%.  What was the final price of the item?

    
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12. Jackie earns $357 per week.  She spends $119 on food each week.  What percent of her income is spent on food?


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13. Ali had an average of 82 on 5 tests.  What does Ali need to score on the sixth test in order to have an average of at least 80?   


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14.   Which is the better buy? 
a.   40 ounces of laundry detergent for $3.95 or
b.  100 ounces of laundry detergent for $10.50?

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15. 10 miles is about the same distance as 16 kilometers.  A Canadian street speed limit is 80 kilometers per hour.  What speed is this in miles per hour?     


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