CBEST Math Prep Test with Accurate
Solutions
Which of the following values when entered in the box will satisfy the statement above?
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
E. 9/10 - ANS-C
A bag of assorted candy contains 11 peppermints, 8 chocolates, 13 gumdrops, and 9
licorices. Amy randomly takes a gumdrop from the bag and eats it. What is the
probability that the next candy she takes from the bag will be a gumdrop or a
peppermint?
A. 23/40
B. 13/20
C. 24/41
D. 1/3
E. 1/5 - ANS-A, don't forget to subtract the piece(s) eaten
A sporting goods store is offering a 10% discount on in-line skates that normally cost
$110.99. How much will the in-line skates cost with the discount, not including tax?
A. $ 99.89
B. $ 99.99
C. $100.99
D. $109.88
E. $122.09 - ANS-A
A train is traveling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour on a straight northbound
track from Portland to Seattle. The distance from Portland to Seattle is 174 miles. What
missing piece of information is needed to determine how much longer it will take for the
train to reach its destination?
A. The distance from Portland to Seattle.
B. The distance the train has traveled thus far.
C. The train's highest speed reached.
D. The time it takes the train to travel one mile.
E. The number of miles the train travels in one hour. - ANS-B
Add the following:
, 0.32 + 12.965 + 1.1
A. 13.285
B. 67.123
C. 12.435
D. 14.385
E. 11.928 - ANS-D
Arturo is driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour. At 2:00 he sees the following sign.
Applebee: 11 mi
Beauville: 41 mi
Caanan: 62 mi
Denton: 98 mi
Arturo continues at the same speed. At 2:30 how far from Caanan will he be?
A. 12 miles
B. 16 miles
C. 25 miles
D. 26 miles
E. 37 miles - ANS-E
At a college, approximately 2 out of 5 seniors go on to attend graduate school. If there
are 750 seniors at the college, how many would be expected to attend graduate school?
A. 75 seniors
B. 107 seniors
C. 150 seniors
D. 214 seniors
E. 300 seniors - ANS-E
At Alan's Produce, all produce is 20% off on Tuesdays. If a head of lettuce is normally
$2.50, how much would it cost on Tuesday?
A. $2.00
B. $2.25
C. $2.75
D. $1.75
E. $1.80 - ANS-A
At sea level, water boils at what temperature?
A. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 200 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
E. 32 degrees Fahrenheit - ANS-A
Solutions
Which of the following values when entered in the box will satisfy the statement above?
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
E. 9/10 - ANS-C
A bag of assorted candy contains 11 peppermints, 8 chocolates, 13 gumdrops, and 9
licorices. Amy randomly takes a gumdrop from the bag and eats it. What is the
probability that the next candy she takes from the bag will be a gumdrop or a
peppermint?
A. 23/40
B. 13/20
C. 24/41
D. 1/3
E. 1/5 - ANS-A, don't forget to subtract the piece(s) eaten
A sporting goods store is offering a 10% discount on in-line skates that normally cost
$110.99. How much will the in-line skates cost with the discount, not including tax?
A. $ 99.89
B. $ 99.99
C. $100.99
D. $109.88
E. $122.09 - ANS-A
A train is traveling at an average speed of 60 miles per hour on a straight northbound
track from Portland to Seattle. The distance from Portland to Seattle is 174 miles. What
missing piece of information is needed to determine how much longer it will take for the
train to reach its destination?
A. The distance from Portland to Seattle.
B. The distance the train has traveled thus far.
C. The train's highest speed reached.
D. The time it takes the train to travel one mile.
E. The number of miles the train travels in one hour. - ANS-B
Add the following:
, 0.32 + 12.965 + 1.1
A. 13.285
B. 67.123
C. 12.435
D. 14.385
E. 11.928 - ANS-D
Arturo is driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour. At 2:00 he sees the following sign.
Applebee: 11 mi
Beauville: 41 mi
Caanan: 62 mi
Denton: 98 mi
Arturo continues at the same speed. At 2:30 how far from Caanan will he be?
A. 12 miles
B. 16 miles
C. 25 miles
D. 26 miles
E. 37 miles - ANS-E
At a college, approximately 2 out of 5 seniors go on to attend graduate school. If there
are 750 seniors at the college, how many would be expected to attend graduate school?
A. 75 seniors
B. 107 seniors
C. 150 seniors
D. 214 seniors
E. 300 seniors - ANS-E
At Alan's Produce, all produce is 20% off on Tuesdays. If a head of lettuce is normally
$2.50, how much would it cost on Tuesday?
A. $2.00
B. $2.25
C. $2.75
D. $1.75
E. $1.80 - ANS-A
At sea level, water boils at what temperature?
A. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 200 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 100 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
E. 32 degrees Fahrenheit - ANS-A
