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Sample Test Item 52 (2003)

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The problem states that the first minute is $1.25. Thus, Choices A and C are eliminated.

The problem also says that for each additional minute, the caller will be charge $0.75.

If the total number of minutes on the phone is some time m. Then the additional minutes, excluding the first minute will be some shorter time (m - 1).

Your only answer is Choice B.

In fact, Choice D is overcharging you

Sample Test Item 51 (2003)

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Method #1

Starting with the expression

2x(x2 + 3xy + 6y2)

We multiply out the expression

2x3 + 6x2y + 12xy2

Choice B is the correct answer.


Method #2

Another way to look at this is eliminating the impossible answers.

Choices C and D are not possible because the first x term is multiplied by an x2 term yielding an x3 term as the first term of the expression.

Choice A is not possible because the last term must be an xy2 term.

The only correct answer is Choice B.

Sample Test Item 50 (2003)

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We start with

5x + (5/3)x ≤ -2x - (2/3)

Group like terms…

7x ≤ (-7/3)

Sovling for x

x ≤ (-1/3)

Choice B is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 49 (2003)

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We are provided two points of information. We can use this data to eliminate impossible answers.

The y-intercept is located at y = 6. This eliminates Choices A and C.

The x-intercept x = 3 is found on the left side of the positive y-intercept. Thus, the slope must be negative. Choice is eliminated.

Our only choice left is Choice D.

Sample Test Item 48 (2003)

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Why is donald trump still rich?

Because he understands this chart!

Choice D is eliminated because it outside of the time range of the chart.

Choice B is wrong because growth of money is exponential.

Only choice C provides a good summary of the information in the graph.

Choice C is the only answer.

Sample Test Item 47 (2003)

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1.87 * 10-1 oz = 0.187 oz

1.87 oz / 10 = 0.187 oz

Choice B is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 46 (2003)

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Rational numbers include fractions and decimals with repeated endings. They may also include integers.

(5,6,89,-33,-98)

Integers include negative numbers, positive numbers and zero.

(…-2,-1,0,1,2…)

The best way to represent the number of people is using whole numbers.

(1,2,3,4….)

Irrational numbers include square roots and numbers like p (pi).

(3.14159…..)

Irrational numbers cannot be classified as numbers representing the number of people in a room.

Choice D is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 45 (2003)

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The angle is 84o.

The angle is not a right angle. A right angle is exactly 90o. Choice B is eliminated.

The angle is not an obtuse angle. An obtuse angle is greater than 90o. Choice C is eliminated.

Choice A makes no sense. Why do you need to measure another angle?

Choice D is the only correct answer. The angle is acute (less than 90o).

Sample Test Item 44 (2003)

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We start with

2(3x - 2y) + 4y

We multiply out the expression

6x - 4y + 4y

We group like terms (4y - 4y = 0)

6x - 0

Our final expression is simply is

6x

Sample Test Item 43 (2003)

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The problem states that the minimum allowed slope is -7/10. (-.70)

So, we are looking for steeper (more negative) slopes than the architect’s recommendation.

Choice A is -5/7. (-.71) APPROVED!

Choice B is -14/15. (-.93) APPROVED!

Choice C is -3/5. (-.60) REJECTED!

Choice D is -7/9. (-.78) APPROVED!


Choice C is the correct answer.

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