ACT Full Length Exam 3

ACT Sample Test - Thompson
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Level: Easy - Easy
Basis: Practice Test 1 Q1 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf
Key Words: Algebra, Fractions, Mixed Numbers
Question 1.
3 2
Mateo jogs for 3 miles on Saturday and 4 miles on Sunday. What is the total distance,
4 5
in miles, Mateo jogged during those 2 days?
37
A. Convert mixed numbers to fractions then add across
9
1
B. 7 Add whole numbers, multiplied fractions
4
5
C. 7 Add whole numbers, numerator, and denominator
9
3
D. 8 Correct Answer. See solution.
20
3
E. 12 Multiply whole numbers, numerators, and denominator
10
3 2
3 +4
4 5
(4 x 3)+3 (5 x 4)+ 2
Convert to fractions: +
4 5
15 22
Simplify numerators: +
4 5
Find least common denominator: 5 x 4 = 20
5 15 22 4
Scale each fraction: ( ) + ( )
5 4 5 4
75 88
Simplify each fraction by multiplying across: +
20 20
163
Add numerators:
20
3
Reduce: 8
20
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Level: Easy - Easy
Key Words: Geometry, Pythagorean Theorem, Triangles, Similar Triangles, Special Right Triangles
Question 2.
Given the right triangle ABC below, how many units long is BC
2
0
A 1 C
2
A. 8 Subtracted sides
B. 12 Isosceles triangle
C. 12 30o, 60o, 90o triangle
E. 32 Added Sides
Identify the hypotenuse: Hypotenuse, c, is 20 (opposite the 90o)

Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
Plugging into the Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + 122 = 202
Square: a2 + 144 = 400
Subtract 144 on both sides: a2 = 256
Take the square root of both sides: a =
Solve: a = 16
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Level: Easy - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Arithmetic Sequences
Question 3.
What is the fourth term in the arithmetic sequence: 25, 16, 7,
A. -2 Correct Answer. See solution.

B. 0 Pattern must end/start at 0
C. 2 Divided the last two terms in the sequence
D. 8 Add 1 to the ones column
E. 9 Subtracted the last two terms in the sequence
Identify the pattern: 16 is 9 less than 20 (20 - 9 = 16)

7 is 9 less than 16 (16 - 9 = 7)
The fourth term must be 9 less than 7
Solve: 7 - 9 = -2
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Level: Easy - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Averages
Question 4.
A student has earned the following scores on four 100-point tests this marking period:
60, 76, 93, 85
What score must the student earn on the fifth and final 100-point test of the marking period to
earn an average test grade of 76 for the five tests? Round to the nearest whole number
A. 83 Average of 60, 76, 93, 85, 100

B. 79 Average of 60, 76, 93, 85
C. 78 Average of 60, 76, 93, 85, 76
E. 63 Did (60, 76, 93, 85)/5
60+ 76+93+85+ x
Set up the average: = 76
5
314 + x
Simplify the numerator: = 76
5
Multiply 5 on both sides: 314 + x = 380
Subtract 314 on both sides: x = 66
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Level: Easy - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Probability
Question 5.
Patricia has 7 patterned shirts and 5 solid-colored shirts hanging together in a closet. In a hurry
to get to school, Patricia randomly grabs 1 of the 12 shirts. What is the probability that Patricia
grabbed a shirt with a pattern on it?
7
A. Patterned shirts over least common denominator of 7 and 5
35
5
B. Probability of a solid-colored shirt
12
7
C. Correct Answer. See solution.
12
5
D. Solid shirts over patterned shirts
7
2
E. 2 Patterned shirts over solid shirts
5
Find the total number of shirts: 7 pattern + 5 solid = 12 shirts total

Set up the probability: Of 12 shirts, 7 have a pattern
7
Answer:
12
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Level: Medium - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Word Problem, Creating Equations from Word Problems
Question 6.
Marcus and Naemah each bought the some of the same note-books and writing utensils.
Marcus paid $9.24 for 5 notebooks and 2 boxes of pencils. Naemah paid $3.86 for 2 notebooks
and 1 box of pencils. What is the price of one of the notebooks?
A. $0.82 Price of 1 box of pencils

B. $1.52 Correct Answer. See solution.
C. $1.64 Price of 2 boxes of pencils
D. $1.85 Divide 9.24 b y 5
E. $7.60 Price of 5 notebooks
Create your variables: N for notebook, P for box of pencils

Set up the equations: equation 1. 5N + 2P = 9.24
equation 2. 2N + 1P = 3.86
Multiply equation 2 by -2 to cancel the P terms: equation 1. 5N + 2P = 9.24

equation 2. -2(2N + 1P) = -2(3.86)
Simplify equation 2: equation 1. 5N + 2P = 9.24

equation 2. -4N + -2P = -7.72
Combine equations: (5-4)N + (2-2)P = (9.24-7.72)

Simplify: 1N + 0P = 1.52
Solve: N = 1.52
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Level: Easy - Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Distribution, Multiplying Negative Numbers
Question 7.
The expression w[-(x - y) - z] is equivalent to:
A. -wx + wy - wz Correct Answer. See solution.

B. -wx - wy - wz -(x - y) = -x - y
C. -wx + wy + wz -(x - y) - z = -x + y + z
D. wx - wy - wz -(x - y) = x - y
E. wx + wy - wz -(x - y) = x + y
w[-(x - y) - z]
Distribute -1 to (x-y): w[-x + y - z]
Distribute w to (-x + y - z) -wx + wy - wz
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Level: Easy - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Slope, Linear Lines
Question 8.
What is the slope of any line parallel to the line -3x + 4y = 12
A. -3 Coefficient of x in original equation

4
B. - Perpendicular slope
3
3
C. - Isolate y, subtract 3x
4
3
D. Correct Answer. See solution.
4
E. 3 Coefficient of x in equation set to 4y
-3x + 4y = 12
Isolate y by adding 3x on both sides 4y = 3x + 12
3
Isolate y by dividing 4 on both sides y= x+3
4
3
The slope of the line (m) is the coefficient of x: m=
4
3
Since all parallel lines have the same slope is the answer
4
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Level: Easy - Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Percentages
Question 9.
What percent of 8 is 12?
A. 20% Add 8 and 12

B. 50% 8 + 4 is 12 and 4 is 50% of 8
C. 67% Divide 12 by 8
D. 150% Correct Answer. See solution.
E. 120% Add 8 and 12 and 100
Set up your equation: 8x = 12

Divide 8 on both sides: x = 1.5
Turn into a percentage: 1.5 x 100
Solve: 150%
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Level: Medium-Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Exponents, Square Roots, Cube Roots
Question 10.
3 2
If x is a real number such that x = 4096, then x + = ?
A. 36 Compute 2 x +
B. 67 Compute x 2 + if x is 8
C. 260 Correct Answer. See solution.
D. 2,767 Divide 4096 by 3 then compute 2 x +
E. 4,104 Square root of 4096 = 64 then compute x 2 +
3
Given equality: x = 4096
1
Raise both sides to the power (take the cube root): x = 40961/3
3
Solve: x = 16
2
x + =
2
Plug in x: 16 + =
Simplify: 256 + 4 =
Answer: 260
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Level: Easy-Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Absolute Values
Question 11.
What is the value of |4 - x| if x = 7
A. 11 Add 4 + 7
B. 3 Correct Answer. See solution.
C. 0 Answer is negative so equate to 0
D. -3 4-7
E. -11 -4 - 7
|4 - x| if x = 7
Plug in for x |4 - 7|
Solve |-3|
Answer 3
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Level: Easy-Medium
Question 12.
John accidentally drops some playing cards onto the floor. If the dropped cards consist of 4
hearts, 6 spades, and 8 diamonds, what is the probability that John will randomly select a red
card off the floor when he goes to pick up the cards? (Note: hearts and diamonds are
considered red, while spades and clubs are considered black.)
2
A. Correct Answer. See solution.
3
1
B. Probability of spades from total red cards
2
1
C. Probability of black card
3
4
D. Probability of diamond
9
2
E. Probability of heart
9
Find the total number of cards: 4h + 6s + 8d = 18 cards total

Find the total number of red cards: 4h + 8d = 12 cards total
12
Set up the Probability:
18
2
Reduce:
3
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Level: Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Matrices
Question 13.
The number of seniors taking honors classes can be shown with the following matrix:
English Math Science History

30 20 30 40
A guidance counselor estimates the ratio of the number of academic awards that will be earned
to the number of students participating in each honors class with the following matrix
English 0.3
Math 0.2
Science 0.4
History 0.5
Given these matrices, what is the guidance counselor's estimate for the number of academic
awards that will be earned this year at graduation?
A. 36 120 - 1.4/2*120
B. 41 30(0.5) + 20(0.4) + 30(0.2) + 40(0.3)
C. 42 Total students * average of (0.3+0.2+0.4+0.5)
E. 56 40 * 1.4
[
0.
[ 30 20 30 3
40 ] 0.
2
Solve Matrices: 30(0.3) + 20(0.2) + 30(0.4) + 40(0.5)
0.
]
Simplify: 9 + 4 + 12 + 20 =
Solve: 45 4
0.
5
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Level: Easy-Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Exponents, Simplification
Question 14.
5 10
m is equivalent to:

50
A. m Correct Answer. See solution.
B. m15 Add 5 and 10
5
C. m Subtract 5 from 10
D. m2 Divide 10 by 5
E. m 0.5 Divide 5 by 10
m5 10

50
Multiply exponents: m
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Level: Medium - Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Ratios
Question 15.
On a map, inch represents 12 miles. If a road is 78 miles long, what is its length, in inches, on
the map?
1
A. 6 Divide 78 by 12
2
1
B. 2 Divide 78 by 36
6
5
8
8
D. Divide 12 by 78 multiply by 4
13
2
E. Divide 12 by 78
13
Find the number of segments: 78/12 = 6.5 segments

Find length: 6.5* =
5
Solve: 1
8
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Key Words: Algebra, Solving for Unknown Variables
Question 16.
What expression must the center of the table below contain so that the sums of each row and
each column is equivalent
-12x 8x -x
-5x 3x
12x -10x -7x
A. 6x 8x + 6x + -10x = -5x + 6x + 3x
B. 2x 8x + 2x + -10x = -5x + 2x + 3x
C. 0x 8x -10x = -5x + 3x
D. -x 8x - x + -10x = -5x - x + 3x
E. -3x Correct Answer. See solution.
Since all rows and columns must be the same, we can solve for the value by:
-12x + 8x - x = -5x
So all rows and columns must add up to -5x
We can now solve for the missing cell, C, by: -5x + 3x + C = -5x
Combining the left side of the equation: -2x + C = -5x
Add 2x to both sides to isolate C: C = -5x + 2x
Simplify: C = -3x
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Level: Hard - Medium
Key Words: Algebra, Quadratics
Question 17.
What is the product of the two solutions of the equation: x2 + 5x - 18
A. 15 Multiply 5 * 3
B. 5 The b term
C. -15 Multiply 5 * -3
D. -18 Correct Answer. See solution.
E. -90 Multiply 5 * -18
Given a quadratic: ax2 + bx + c

c
The product of the two solutions can always be found by
a
ax2 + bx + c
In this scenario we have: (1)x2 + (5)x + (-18)
So: a=1
b=5
c = -18
c
a
18
Plugging in:
1
Solve: -18
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Key Words: Algebra, Combinations
Question 18.
Jude owns 4 different suit jackets, 6 different dress shirts, 3 different ties, and 8 different pairs of
pants. How many distinct outfits, each consisting of a suit jacket, dress shirt, tie, and pants, can
Jude make?
A. 576 Correct Answer. See solution.

B. 192 Multiply 4, 6, and 8
C. 144 Divide 576 by 4
D. 84 Multiply 21 and 4
E. 21 4+6+3+8 also 21C1 also 21P1
The number of distinct outfits can be found by: 4*6*3*8 =

Solve: 576
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Key Words: Algebra, Ratios, Creating Equations from Word Problems
Question 19.
2,382 kilograms of sugar are needed to produce 6,000 gallons of lemonade. How many
kilograms of sugar are needed to produce only 350 gallons of lemonade?
A. 6.80 kilograms Divide 2,382 by 350

B. 17.14 kilograms Divide 6000 by 350
C. 138.95 kilograms Correct Answer. See solution.
D. 881.61 kilograms Multiply 350 and 6000 then divide by 2382
E. 1,191.00 kilograms Divide 2382 by 2
2382 x
Set up the proportion: =
6000 350
2382350
Multiply 350 on both sides: = x
6000
Solve: 138.95 kilograms = x

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Key Words: Algebra, Fractions
Question 20.
2 5 k 2
When k= , what is the value of
3 k
8
A. (5n - 2) x
9
2
C. 2 (5n - 2) x 2
3
D. 4 (5*2 - 2)/(3*)
1
E. 4 Subtract 2 from 5 then divide by
2
5 k 2
k
5 (2/3)2
Plug in:
(2/3)
10 /32
Simplify numerator:
(2/3)
Find the least common denominator for the subtraction in numerator: LCD = 3
10 /36 /3
(2/ 3)
4 /3
(2/3)
4 3
When you divide by a fraction you multiply by the reciprocal: x =
3 2
12
Multiply across: =
6
Solve: 2
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Key Words: Algebra, Exponents, Simplification
Question 21.
4 y 16
If x 6
k k =k
24
and k =k , what is the value of x + y?

A. 4 value of x
B. 8 24/6 + 16/4
C. 18 value of y
E. 30 (24 - 6) + (16 - 4)
When two terms with the same base are multiplied, their exponents are added
Since all of the bases are the same, we have the equation: x + 6 = 24
Subtracting 6 from both sides: x = 18
When an exponent expression is being raised to a power, the exponents are multiplied
Since all of the bases are the same, we have the equation: 4y = 16
Divide 4 from both sides: y=4
Plug in values of k and m: x+y=

18 + 4 =
Solve: 22
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Key Words: Algebra, Linear equations, Slope
Question 22.
What is the slope-intercept form of 3x - 6y - 18 = 0?
A. y = -3x + 18 Did not divide by -6

B. y = x - 3 Correct Answer. See solution.
C. y = 2x - 3 6/3
D. y = 3x - 12 -18 + 6
E. y = 3x - 18 Did not divide by 6
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Given: 3x - 6y - 18 = 0
Add 6y to both sides: 6y = 3x - 18
Divide everything by 6: y = x - 3
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Key Words: Geometry, Pythagorean Theorem, Rhombus
Question 23.
All sides of a rhombus are the same length (as shown above). If one diagonal is 26 inches long
and the other is 54 inches long, how many inches long, to the nearest hundredth of an inch, is a
side of the rhombus
A. 18.73 (54 x 26/4)

B. 26.67 26/3 + 54/3
C. 29.97 Correct Answer. See solution.
D. 37.47 (54 x 26)
E. 42.80 (542 + 262)
The diagonals of a rhombus intersect at their midpoints and form right angles
The result of this intersection, is four right triangles with the dimensions shown below
2
6/
Pythagorean Theorem:
2 54/2a2 + b2 = c2
=
Plugging into the Pythagorean Theorem: = 27132 + 272 = c2
Square: 1 169 + 729 = c2
Add: 3 c2 = 898
Take the square root of both sides: c =
Solve: c = 29.97
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Key Words: Trigonometry, Right Triangles, SOHCAHTOA
Question 24.
For the right triangle JKL shown below, what is sin(L)?
y
z
J x L
x
A. cotangent
z
x
B. cosine
y
z
C. tangent
x
z
D. Correct Answer. See solution.
y
y
E. cosecant
z
Identify the hypotenuse (side opposite the 90o angle): hypotenuse = y

Identify the side opposite of the angle in question, L: opposite side = z
The sine function is described as opposite over hypotenuse: sin() =
opposite
hypotenuse
opposite
Plug in: sin() =
hypotenuse
z
sin(L) =
y
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Key Words: Geometry, Circles, Chords, Pythagorean Theorem
Question 25.
A chord 10 inches long is 4 inches from the center of a circle, as shown below. What is the
radius of the circle to the nearest tenth of an inch?
r
4
1
0
A. 14 Add 10 and 4
B. 10.8 42 + 102 = c2
C. 6.4 Correct Answer. See solution.
D. 6.0 Subtract 4 from 10
E. 5 Divide 10 by 2
The chord is cut in half by the 4-inch long line creating a right triangle with the sides 4 and 5,
shown below. The radius of the circle is also the hypotenuse of that right triangle shown.
r
4
Pythagorean Theorem:
5 a2 + b2 = c2
Plugging into the Pythagorean Theorem: 42 + 52 = c2
Square: 16 + 25 = c2
Add: c2 = 41
Take the square root of both sides: c =
Solve: c = 6.4
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Key Words: Algebra, Inequalities, Solution Sets
Question 26.
Which of the following is the solution set of x + 3 > -5
A. {x: x < -8} Switch inequality sign

B. {x: x > -8} Correct Answer. See solution.
C. {x: x < -2} Add 3, Switch inequality sign
D. {x: x > -2} Add 3
E. {x: x < 2} Add -3 and 5, Switch inequality sign
x + 3 > -5
Subtract 3 on both sides x > -8
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Key Words: Algebra, Ratios, Creating Equations from Word Problems
Question 27.
A contractor purchases 9000 cubic yards of sand for a project. If the sand is to be spread in an
even layer over an empty lot with dimensions 54 yards by 67 yards, about how deep, in yards,
would the layer of sand be?
A. Less than 1 yard

B. Between 1 and 2 yards
C. Between 2 and 3 yards Correct Answer. See solution.
D. Between 3 and 4 yards
E. More than 4 yards
l*w*h = Volume
Plug in: 54*67*x = 9000
Simplify: 3,618x = 9000
Divide 3618 on both sides: x = 2.49 yards
Solve: 2.49 is between 2 and 3 yards
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Key Words: Geometry, Perimeter
Question 28.
8 Kitche 3 Dinin
g 2
n
Room
2 6
0 Hallw

ay Living

Entry Room
way
3
The figure above shows the plan for the ground floor6of a house. The thickness of the walls
should be ignored when answering this question. The dimensions shown are in feet, and each

region is rectangular.
What is the perimeter, in feet, of the ground floor of this house?
A. 56 Add 20 and 36
B. 75 Add all values
D. 128 2(20 + 36 + 8)
E. 150 2 times the sum of all values
Perimeter = 2l + 2w
Plug in: 2(36) + 2(20)
Solve: 72 + 40
112
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Key Words: Geometry, Area
Question 29.
8 Kitche 3 Dinin
g 2
n
Room
2 6
0 Hallw

ay Living

Entry Room
way
3

What is the area, in square feet, of the living room?
A. 288 24*12
B. 336 28*12
D. 720 36*20
E. 1008 36*28
The house has a width of 36 feet. The width of the living room + the width of the hallway is the
width of the whole house. This tells us the living room is 36 - 6 = 30 feet wide.
The length of the living room can be found by subtracting 8 from 20. The living room is 12ft long
The area of a rectangle is; l*w

Plug in: 30*12 =
Solve: 360 ft2
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Level: Medium - Hard
Basis: Practice Test 3 Q27/28 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf
Key Words: Geometry, Area, Percentages, Ratios
Question 30.
8 Kitche 3 Dinin
g 2
n
Room
2 6
0 Hallw

ay Living

Entry Room
way
3

What percentage of the ground floors total area does the living room represent?
A. 36% 30*12 = 360, familiar number

B. 50% Correct Answer. See solution.
C. 72% 36*20 = 720, familiar number
D. 83% Divide 30 by 36
E. 200% Divide 720 by 360
The area of the whole house can be found by: 36*20 = 720
The area of the living room can be found by: 30*12 = 360
360
Form a percentage: =
720
Solve and multiply by 100: 0.5 x 100 = 50%
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Key Words: Algebra, Linear Equations, Solving Multiple Equations
Question 31.
What is the x-coordinate of the point in the standard (x, y) coordinate plane at which the two
lines y = -4x + 7 and y = 2x - 5 intersect?

1
B. Divide 30 by 36
3
C. -1 Subtract 4x and Subtract 5
D. -2 Divide -6x and 12
E. -6 Subtract 4x
Set equations equal: -4x + 7 = 2x - 5

Add 4x on both sides: 7 = 6x - 5
Add 5 on both sides: 12 = 6x
Divide by 6: x=2
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Key Words: Algebra, Conversions, Ratios
Question 32.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. If 5.6 pounds of beans cost $3.64, what is the cost, per ounce,
to the nearest cent?
A. 0.04 Correct Answer. See solution.

B. 0.22 Divide 3.64 by 16
C. 0.35 Divide 5.6 by 16
D. 1.54 Divide 5.6 by 3.64
E. 2.46 Divide 89.6 by 3.64 then by 10
5.6 pounds 16 ounces

Convert pounds into ounces: x = 89.6 ounces
1 1 pound
x $ 3.64
Set up Ratio: =
1 ounce 89.6 ounces
$ 3.64 ounces
Multiply 1 ounce on both sides: x=
89.6 ounces
Simplify: x = $0.04
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Key Words: Geometry, Right Triangles, Perimeter, Square Roots, Pythagorean Theorem
Question 33.
x 3
In the figure above, the perimeter of the triangle is 24 + 8 inches. What is the value of x,
in inches?
A. 3 Coefficient of the whole number x term

B. 4 6x = 24
C. 4 Half of 8
E. 10 Square 3x add 1
The perimeter of a triangle can be found by adding all of the sides. Since we are missing the
length of the hypotenuse, we must first find it.
Plugging into the Pythagorean Theorem: x2 + (x )2 = c2
Square (remember 2 is 3): x2 + x2 * 3 = c2
Simplify x2 + 3x2 = c2
4x2 = c2
Take the square root of both sides: c = (4x2)
Solve: c = 2x
Therefore the perimeter is: x + x + 2x

Combine like terms: 3x + x
Set equal to perimeter and identify the pattern: 3x + x = 24 + 8
If 8 is x then 3x is 24 and our solution is: x=8
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Key Words: Algebra, Cube, Substitution
Question 34.
If b = a + 5, then (a - b)3 = ?

B. -15 5 x -3
C. 15 5x3
D. 125 53
E. 133 23 + 53
(a - b)3
Substitute b (b = a + 5): (a - (a + 5))3
Distribute -1: (a - a - 5)3
Combine like terms: (- 5)3
Solve: -5*-5*-5 =
-125
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Key Words: Algebra, Volume, Percentages
Question 35.
In order to clean an aquarium, Charlotte must remove a 25% of the water. The aquarium
measures 40 inches long, 20 inches wide, 8 inches deep. The aquarium is currently completely
full. How much water, in cubic inches, is left in the aquarium after Charlotte removes the 25% of
the water?
A. 1600 25%
B. 2133 Divide 6400 by 3
C. 3200 50%
D. 3468 (40 + 20 + 8)2*0.75
E. 4800 Correct Answer. See solution.
Volume: l*w*h
Plug in: 40*20*8 =
Solve: 6400 inches3 is the volume of the tank
To remove 25%: 6400*0.25 =

Solve: 1600 inches3
Subtract: 6400 - 1600 =

Solve: 4800 inches3
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Key Words: Algebra, Number Sense
Question 36.
The product of two integers is between 130 and 145. Which of the following CANNOT be one of
the integers?
A. 12 12*12 = 144
B. 15 15*9 = 135
C. 17 17*8 = 136
D. 19 19*7 = 133
E. 21 Correct Answer. See solution.
Each of the listed integers, 12-19, have multiples in the range of 130 and 145
12*12 = 144
15*9 = 135
17*8 = 136
19*7 = 133
21 is the only integer that does not have a multiple between 130 and 145
21*6 is 126
21*7 is 147
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Level: Easy - Hard
Key Words: Trigonometry, Pythagorean Theorem
Question 37.
A man leans a 25-foot ladder against the side of his house. The side of his house is
perpendicular to the level of the ground. If the ladder is angled such that the base of the ladder
is 12-feet away from the house, to the nearest foot, how far up the side of the house does the
ladder reach?
A. 12 (12+25)/3
B. 19 (12+25)/2
D. 28 122 + 252 = c2
E. 37 12 + 25
x 25
12
The picture above illustrates the scenario at hand. The ladder is 25 ft long. The base of the
ladder is 12 ft from the wall.
Plugging into the Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + 122 = 252
Simplify a2 + 144 = 625
Subtract 144: a2 = 481
Take the square root of both sides: c = 481
Solve: c = 22
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Basis: Problem 4 http://blog.cardinalec.com/act-math-soh-cah-toa-problems/
Key Words: Trigonometry, Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Question 38.
A man leans a 25-foot ladder against the side of his house. The side of his house is
perpendicular to the level of the ground. If the ladder is angled such that the base of the ladder
is 12-feet away from the house, what is the angle of elevation, in degrees, of the ladder? Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.
12
A. 25.6 tan-1( )
25
12
B. 28.7 sin-1( )
25
C. 37.0 12 + 25
D. 61.3 Correct Answer. See solution.
25
E. 64.4 tan-1( )
12
25
x
12
The picture above illustrates the scenario at hand. The ladder is 25 ft long. The base of the
ladder is 12 ft from the wall.
Label your sides: 25 ft is the hypotenuse

12 ft is adjacent to the missing angle
Select trigonometric function: cosine is related to adjacent and hypotenuse
adjacent
cos() =
hypotenuse
adjacent
To solve for angle, inverse cosine: = cos-1( )
hypotenuse
12
Plug in: = cos-1( )
25
Solve: = 61.3o
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Key Words: Algebra, Distribution, Solving for X
Question 39.
What value of x will satisfy the equation 0.2(x - 3100) = x?

B. -516 -620/1.2
C. 310 620/2
D. 516 620/1.2
E. 775 620/0.8
0.2(x - 3100) = x
Distribute 0.2: (0.2)x - (0.2)3100 = x
Simplify: 0.2x - 620 = x
Subtract 0.2x on both sides: -620 = 1x - 0.2x
Simplify: -620 = 0.8x
Divide 0.8 on both sides to isolate x: -775 = x
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Key Words: Geometry, Trapezoid, Triangles, Parallel lines, Alternate Interior Angles
Question 40.
B C
o
20
o ? 145
o
70
A D E
In the figure above, ABCD is a trapezoid. Point E lies on the line AD, and angle measures are as
marked. What is the measure of angle BDC?

B. 20 Isosceles Triangle
C. 45 Sees 145 and thinks 45o 45o 90o
D. 50 70 - 20
E. 55 145 - 70 - 20
Trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides. Looking at the image, those parallel sides must be
AD and BC. If AD and BC are parallel, then the transversal BD must create the alternate interior
angles DBC and ADB (meaning those two angles are equal like the image shown below).
B o
C
2
0
7
o o ? 1
o
2
A0 0 D4 E
Since ADE is a flat line, it must have the angle 180o 5
Therefore, we know that: 180 - 145 - 20 = x
Solve: x = 15o
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Key Words: Geometry, Perimeter
Question 41.
5 3
5 1
4
1
6 line segments meets at a right angle, and all
In the figure shown above, each pair of intersecting
the lengths are given in inches. What is the perimeter, in inches, of the figure?
A. 39 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 16
B. 44 5 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 16
C. 48 12*4
E. 64 2*16 + 2*16
While this shape looks confusing and while some of the lengths are missing, what is important
to know is that since all of the segments meet at 90o angles, the total top-facing sides equal the
total down facing sides and the total left facing sides equal the total right facing sides.
So, to answer this question, we dont actually need the values of the missing sides. We just
need to realize that the perimeter will be 2*width + 2*height.
Width; the total width is given to us (the bottom-facing side): 16 inches

Height; the total height can be found by adding the right-facing sides: 3 + 5 + 4 = 12 inches
Plug in: 2w + 2h = x
2(16) + 2(12) = x
Solve: 56 inches
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Key Words: Trigonometry, Tangent, Similar Triangles, Special Right Triangles
Question 42.
. ( 5,5
)
x
In the figure shown above, tan() = ?
1
A. sine or cosine of a 1, 1, triangle

B. secant or cosecant of a 1, 1, triangle
1
D. tan(30) of a 1, , 2 triangle

E. sin(60) of a 1, , 2 triangle

. ( 5,
55 )
x
5
Identify the side adjacent to the angle in question, : adjacent side = 5
Identify the side opposite of the angle in question, : opposite side = 5
opposite
The tangent function is described as opposite over adjacent: tan() =
adjacent
opposite
Plug in: tan() =
adjacent
5
tan() =
5
Solve (reduce fraction): tan() = 1
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Key Words: Algebra, System of Equations
Question 43.
For what value of b would the following system of equations have an infinite number of
solutions?
4x + 3y = 21
24x + 18y = 3b
A. 7 Divide 21 by 3
B. 27 21 + 6
C. 39 21 + 18
E. 63 Multiply 21 and 3
equation 1: 4x + 3y = 21
equation 2: 24x + 18y = 3b
Multiply equation 1 by 6: (6)4x + (6)3y = (6)21

Simplify equation 1: 24x + 18y = 126
equation 1: 24x + 18y = 126

equation 2: 24x + 18y = 3b
In order for the equation to have an infinite amount of solutions, both equations would have to
be equal. Therefore, 126 must equal 3b.
3b = 126
Divide by 3: b = 42
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Level: Hard - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Percentages, Ratios
Question 44.
If 125% of a number is 360, what is 75% of that same number?
A. 180 360*1.25 - 360*.75

C. 338 Multiply 360, 1.25, and .75
D. 384 Divide 288 by 0.75
E. 480 Divide 360 by 0.75
Set up the equation: (125%)*x = 360

Convert percentage to decimal: 1.25x = 360
Divide by 1.25: x = 288
Set up new equation: 288*(75%) = y

Convert percentage to decimal: 288*0.75 = y
Solve: y = 216
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Key Words: Algebra, Inequalities, Absolute Values
Question 45.
What is the solution set of |4a - 3| < 9 ?
1
A. { - 1 < a < 3 } Correct Answer. See solution.
2
1
B. { - 1 > a > 3 } Wrong Inequality
2
1
C. { a < 1
} Incorrect solution range
2
1
D. { -3 < a < 1 } Incorrect solution range
2
1
E. { -3 > a > 1 } Incorrect solution range
2
|4a - 3| < 9
Due to the absolute value, break up the original equation into the following two equations
4a - 3 < 9 4a - 3 > -9
Add 3 on both sides: 4a < 12 4a > -6
1
Divide by 4: a<3 a>- 1
2
1
Answer: - 1 < a < 3
2
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Key Words: Trigonometry, Geometry, Special Right Triangles
Question 46.
The sides of a triangle are 12, 16, and 20 centimeters long. What is the angle between the
shortest two sides?
A. 90o Correct Answer. See solution.

B. 60o Common right triangle angle
C. 53o Angle between the hypotenuse and smaller side
D. 37o Angle between the hypotenuse and larger side
E. 30o Common right triangle angle
12, 16, and 20 all have a 4 in common. Dividing out the scalar value 4, we are left with 3, 4, 5.
A 3-4-5 triangle is a special right triangle with the angles 37o, 53o and 90o as shown below.
o
37
5 4
o
53
3
The angle between the smallest two sides, the 3 and 4, is 90o.
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Key Words: Geometry, Circles, Tangent Lines, Equation of a Circle
Question 47.
A circle in the standard ( x, y ) coordinate plane is tangent to the x-axis at 3 and tangent to the y-
axis at 3. Which of the following is an equation of the circle?
A. x2 - y2 = 9 Wrong formula
B. x2 + y2 = 9 Wrong formula
C. (x + 3)2 + (y + 3)2 = 6 Wrong signs and 3*2 instead of 32
D. (x - 3)2 + (y - 3)2 = 9 Correct Answer. See solution.
E. (x + 3)2 + (y + 3)2 = 9 Wrong signs
In a problem like this, it is best to picture the situation.
h,
3 3,
k
3
r
=
3
3
Looking at the image above, we see the radius of the circle is 3.
The equation for the equation of a circle is (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2

Where h and k are the centers of the circle ( h, k ) and r is the radius
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2
Plugging in: (x - 3)2 + (y - 3)2 = 32
Square: (x - 3)2 + (y - 3)2 = 9
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Key Words: Geometry, Circles, Tangent Lines, Equation of a Circle
Question 48.
The volume of a cube is given by the formula s3, where s is the length of a side. If a cube has a
volume of 512, and the length of each side is halved, the new cubes volume will be:
A. 57 Divide 512 by 9
C. 85 Divide 512 by 6
D.170 Divide 512 by 3
E. 256 Divide 512 by 2
The volume of a cube is given as: s*s*s

1 1 1
If we half each side we get: s* s* s
2 2 2
1 3
Combining the coefficients we get: s
8
We are given: 512 = s3

1 3
Substituting 512 for s3 we get: s
8
1
512
8
1
Multiplying and 512: 64
8
Another way to do this

Since the volume is 512, which we know is s*s*s, we can solve for s by taking the cube root.
Take the cube root of 512: 3 512

On a calculator you can do this as: 512^()
Which is: 8
8
Since the problem says to half s: =4
2
Cubing 4 we get: 4*4*4
Solve; 64
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Key Words: Algebra, Logarithms
Question 49.
What is the value of log464 ?
A. 16.0 Divide 64 by 4
B. 3.0 Correct Answer. See solution.
C. 2.8 640.25
D. 1.8 log(64)
E. 0.6 log(4)
The tricky part of this problem is that we are not in base 10. We are in base 4
When a log is not in base 10, to convert it and find your answer, simply apply this equation
log( y )
logxy =
log( x)
log( y )
Plug in:
log( x)
log64
log 4
Solve: 3
Another way to solve/understand this problem is to know the relationship between the
logarithmic form and the exponential form.
The logarithmic form can be written: logbx = p

Where b is the base, p will be the power, and x will be the answer
Given: log464
We have: b=4
x = 64
p = what we are looking for
The exponential form can be written: bp = x
Given: bp = x
Plug in: 4p = 64 This says 4 to what power is 64?
Solve: 43 = 64 4 cubed is 64
Answer: p=3
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Key Words: Algebra, Solving Word Problems
Question 50.
After polling a group of 48 students, you find that 36 students play the piano and 20 students
play the guitar. Given that information, what is the number of students in the group who must
play both the piano and guitar?

B. 10 Divide 20 by 2
C. 12 48 - 36
D. 16 36 - 20
E. 28 48 - 20
Total number of students polled: 48 students

Total number of students playing instruments: 36 + 20 = 56 students
Subtract the total students from the total playing instruments: 56 - 48 = 8 students
So 8 students must play both instruments.
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Level: Hard - Easy
Question 51.
In a game 60 balls that are numbered 00 through 59 are placed into a bag. A player then draws
1 ball at random from the bag. Without replacing the first ball, the same player draws a second
ball at random from the bag. If both of the drawn balls have the same ones digit (that is, both
balls have a number ending in 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.), the player is a winner.
A person playing this game prepares to draw two balls from the bag. If the first ball that is drawn
by the person is a 27, what is the probability that the player will be a winner on the next draw?
1
A. 6 out of 60
10
1
B. 5 out of 60
12
9
C. 27 out of 60
20
27
D. 27 out of 59
59
5
E. Correct Answer. See solution.
59
Of the 60 balls, only 6 end in a 7: 07, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57
If the first ball that is pulled out, the 27, is not replaced then there are only 5 possible balls
remaining in the 59 balls total (59 because of the 60 balls, one was removed already):
07, 17, 37, 47, 57
5
The probability of pulling one of those 5 balls from the 59 remaining would be:
59
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Basis: Q2 http://blog.prepscholar.com/21-hardest-act-math-problems
Key Words: Algebra, Writing Equations from Word Problems, Fractions, Least Common Denominators
Question 52.
For all real numbers w and z, such that the product of w and 7 is z, which of the following
expressions can represent the sum of w and 7 in terms of z?
A. z+ 7 w=z
B. 7 z+ 7 w = 7z
C. 7(z +7) w = 7z but applied 7 to the whole expression
z +7
D. Did not convert the 7 when finding the LCM
7
z
E. +7 Correct Answer. See solution.
7
Given the product of w and 7 is z: 7w = z

z
Divide by 7: w=
7
Given the sum of w and 7: w+7

Given the sum of w and 7 in terms of z: w+7
z
Substitute w: +7
7
z
This is the correct answer given the multiple choice: +7
7
Be careful
If you were to write this as one fraction you would have to find the least common denominator
(which is 7) and multiply the 7 by this. 7*7 = 49 and we have
z 7
Given: + 7( )
7 7
z 49
Combine: +
7 7
z + 49
Write it as one expression:
7
While this is correct, it is not an answer choice. With that said, watch out for answer choice D.
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Level: Hard - Hard
Key Words: Algebra, Mean, Writing Equations from Word Problems
Question 53.
If each element in a data set is multiplied by 5, and each resulting product is then increased by
7, which of the following expressions gives the mean of the resulting data set in terms of x?
A. 5 x+7 Correct Answer. See solution.

5x
B. +7 7*x + 49
7
x
C. +7 x/5 + 7
5
7x
D. +5 7*x + 25
5
E. 35 x x*5*7
Lets say there is some Data set: [ A, B, C, D, E...etc]

Multiplying each element by 5: [ 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E...etc]
Increasing each element by 7: [ 5A+7, 5B+7, 5C+7, 5D+7, 5E+7...etc]
If we were to find the mean of this we would get:

(5 A +7)+(5 B+7)+(5 C +7)+(5 D+7)+(5E+7) ... etc
the total number of elements(n)
Break out of parenthesis:
5 A+7 +5 B+7+ 5C +7+5 D+7+5E+7. .. etc
n
5 A+5 B+5 C+5 D+5 E+... etc+7 n
Combine like terms:
n
5 (A + B+C+ D+ E+ ... etc)+7 n
Factor a 5 out of the first elements:
n
5 (s)+7 n
If we call A + B + C + D...etc s we get:
n
5s 7n
Splitting this into two terms we get: +
n n
5s
Reduce: + 7
n
s
If we call the unknown term, , x we get: 5x + 7
n
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Key Words: Algebra, Cubed Variables, Fractions, Domain
Question 54.
x +3
For all x in the domain of the function 3 , this function is equivalent to:
x 9 x
1
A. 3 3x3
3x
1
B. 2 x3/x and -9/3
x 3
1
x 3 x
1
D. 2 x3/x and -9/1
x 9
1
E. 2 x3/x and -9x/1
x 9 x
x +3
Given: 3
x 9 x
x
Factor x in the denominator:
x ( 29)
x +3

x+3
Factor x2 - 9:
x (x +3)(x3)
1
Reduce by cancelling x + 3:
x (x3)
1
Redistribute the denominator: 2
x 3 x
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Level: Hard - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, System of Inequalities, Equation of a Line, Graphs
Question 55.
Which of the following systems of inequalities is represented by the shaded region of the graph?
y
3
(
0
(- (-
3- 1
, 3 x
2
,3 ,
)
0 0( -
) )0 3
A. y < 2x + 2 or y > -x - 3 OR
B. y < 2x + 2 or y < -x - 3 OR and, <
C. y < 2x + 2 or y < -3x - 3 Wrong -slope and <
D. y < 2x + 2 and y < -x - 3 < 3
E. y < 2x + 2 and y > -x - 3 Correct)Answer. See solution.
First we need to find the equations of each line. Starting with the positive-sloped line (the one
going upwards from left to right), we can see that this line goes through points (-1,0) and (0,2).
y2 y1 20 2
Using the slope equation we get: = = =2
x2 x1 0(1) 1
or m = 2
The y-intercept of this line occurs at: ( 0 , 2 ) or b = 2
This gives us the point-slope form, y = mx + b: y = 2x + 2
Since the shaded area is below the line: y < 2x + 2
Since the line is solid and not dotted: y < 2x + 2
The negative-sloped line goes through points (-3,0) and (0,-3).
y2 y1 30 3
Using the slope equation we get: = = =
x2 x1 0(3) 3
-1 or m = -1
The y-intercept of this line occurs at: ( 0 , -3 ) or b = -3
This gives us the point-slope form, y = mx + b: y = -x - 3
Since the shaded area is above the line: y > -x - 3
Since the line is solid and not dotted: y > -x - 3
Since the shaded area represents an intersection of the inequalities, AND is the correct term
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Level: Hard - Easy
Key Words: Algebra, Square Root, Composite Functions, Functions
Question 56.
Consider the functions f (x)= and g( x)=3 x+2 c . In the standard (x,y) coordinate
plane, y=f ( g( x )) passes through (3,5). What is the value of c ?
A. 1 (square root of 9 + 2c) = 5

B. 2 square root of 3 ~ rounded to the nearest whole number
C. 4 square root of 3(3) + 2(5) ~ rounded to the nearest whole number
E. 19 3(3) + 2(5)
First y=f (g(x )) : y=f ( g(x ))

Plug in f (x) : y=
Plug in g( x) : y=
Since the graph goes through (3,5) we know that x is 3 and y is 5
y=
Plug in: 5=
Combine: 5=
Square both sides: 25=9+2 c
Subtract 9: 16=2c
Divide by 2: 8=c
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Level: Hard - Easy
Question 57.
An integer from 300 through 599, inclusive, is to be chosen at random. What is the probability
that the number chosen will have 0 as at least one of the digits?
27
A. 9*3 over total
300
30
B. 10*3 over total
300
36
C. 12*3 over total
300
54
D. 27*2 over total
300
57
E. Correct Answer. See solution.
300
Since we are working with triple digit numbers between and including 300 and 599, the possible
answers will have to have a zero as the tens digit, the ones digit, or both the tens and the
ones digit.
Numbers with a zero in the tens and ones digit:

300, 400, 500 three total in the range 300 to 599 (inclusive) = 3 total
Numbers with a zero in the ones digit (not including those listed already):
310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390 nine total
Since we have to do this again for 400s and 500s that means we have 9*3 = 27 total
Numbers with a zero in the tens digit (not including those listed already):
301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 nine total
Since we have to do this again for 400 and 500 that means we have 9*3 = 27 total
This gives us a total of 3 + 27 + 27 = 57

Since there are a total of 300 numbers between 300 and 599, we get the probability:
57
300
Another way to look at the numerator portion of the answer is to say that for every x00 numbers
(including x00), there are 19 numbers that have at least one zero in it: x00, x01, x02, x03, x04,
x05, x06, x07, x08, x09, x10, x20, x30, x40, x50, x60, x70, x80, x90.
Since we have three 100s-sections (300, 400, 500), we can do 3*19 = 57.
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Level: Hard - Easy
Key Words: Geometry, Area, Triangle, Parallelogram, Graph
Question 58.
Given the vertices of the parallelogram ABCD in the standard (x,y) coordinate plane below, what
is the area of the triangle ABC, in square units?
y
A B
(- (3 x
5, ,
2) 2)
D C
A. 8 Area of parallelogram/8
(-4 (4
B. 16 Area of parallelogram/4
, ,
D. 64 Area of parallelogram -6) -6
E. 128 Area of parallelogram*2 )
The area of a parallelogram can be found by height*width

To compute the height, we can look at the left or right side of the parallelogram.
For no particular reason, lets look at the left side made up of points A and D
Since we are currently worried about height, only look at the y-coordinates: 2 and -6
The distance between 2 and -6 is 8
To compute the width, we can look at the top or bottom side of the parallelogram.
For no particular reason, lets look at the top side made up of points A and B
Since we are currently worried about width, only look at the x-coordinates: -5 and 3
The distance between -5 and 3 is 8
Area of a parallelogram: h*w
Plug in: 8*8 =
Solve: 64 units2
1
Since the triangle is half of the area of the parallelogram we have: A
2
1
Plug in: 64
2
Solve: 32
units2
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Level: Hard - Easy
Key Words: Geometry, Cube, Surface Area
Question 59.
If the edges of a cube are quadrupled in length to produce a new, larger cube, then the larger
cubes surface area is how many times larger than the smaller cubes surface area?
A. 36 6*6
B. 24 4*6
D. 10 4+6
E. 4 Quadruple
The surface area of a cube can be found by: 6s2 where s is the length of a side
2
Quadrupling each side gives us: 6(4s)
Distribute the square: 6(4)2(s)2
Square: 6(16)(s)2
Multiply: 96s2
The trick here is to carefully read the question. The question is asking then the larger cubes
surface area is how many times larger than the smaller cubes surface area so we have to
compare the two areas
The smaller cube had a size of 6s2 and the larger cube had a size of 96s2 . This tells us the
96
surface area of the larger cube is or 16 times larger than the smaller cube.
6
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Key Words: Algebra, Substitution
Question 60.
If x = 7b - 2 and y = 7b + 1, which of the following expresses y in terms of x?
A. y = x - 1 -2 + 1
B. y = x + 3 Correct Answer. See solution.
C. y = x + 7 Distributed 7 to the 1
D. y = x + 9 Distributed 7 to the 1 and added 2
E. y = x + 15 7*2 + 1
Given: x = 7b - 2 and y = 7b +
1
Since they both have a 7b lets solve for 7b in the first equation: x = 7b - 2
Add 2: x + 2 = 7b
In the second equation, plug in x + 2 for 7b: y = 7b + 1

Plug in: y = (x + 2) + 1
Combine like terms: y=x+3
Why is this problem located at the end of the test in the hard section?
Here is the catch Instead of solving for 7b, the test is hoping you will solve for b. This makes
the problem a little more difficult to do because of fractions. Below is the solution if you did this.
Given: x = 7b - 2
Add 2: x + 2 = 7b
x +2
Divide by 7: b=
7
Plug in for b: y = 7b + 1
x +2
Plug in: y = 7( )+1
7
Cancel the 7s: y = (x + 2) + 1
Combine like terms: y=x+3

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ACT Sample Test - Thompson

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q1 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Fractions, Mixed Numbers

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q2 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Identify the hypotenuse: Hypotenuse, c, is 20 (opposite the 90o)

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q3 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Arithmetic Sequences

What is the fourth term in the arithmetic sequence: 25, 16, 7,

A. -2 Correct Answer. See solution.

Identify the pattern: 16 is 9 less than 20 (20 - 9 = 16)

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q4 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Averages

A. 83 Average of 60, 76, 93, 85, 100

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q4 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Probability

Find the total number of shirts: 7 pattern + 5 solid = 12 shirts total

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q6 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

A. $0.82 Price of 1 box of pencils

Create your variables: N for notebook, P for box of pencils

Multiply equation 2 by -2 to cancel the P terms: equation 1. 5N + 2P = 9.24

Simplify equation 2: equation 1. 5N + 2P = 9.24

Combine equations: (5-4)N + (2-2)P = (9.24-7.72)

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q7 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Distribution, Multiplying Negative Numbers

The expression w[-(x - y) - z] is equivalent to:

A. -wx + wy - wz Correct Answer. See solution.

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q8 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Slope, Linear Lines

What is the slope of any line parallel to the line -3x + 4y = 12

A. -3 Coefficient of x in original equation

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q9 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Percentages

What percent of 8 is 12?

A. 20% Add 8 and 12

Set up your equation: 8x = 12

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q10 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Exponents, Square Roots, Cube Roots

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q11 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Absolute Values

What is the value of |4 - x| if x = 7

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q12 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Probability

Find the total number of cards: 4h + 6s + 8d = 18 cards total

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q13 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Matrices

English Math Science History

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q14 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Exponents, Simplification

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q15 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Ratios

Find the number of segments: 78/12 = 6.5 segments

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q16 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Solving for Unknown Variables

12x -10x -7x

Basis: Practice Test 2 Q17 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Quadratics

What is the product of the two solutions of the equation: x2 + 5x - 18

Given a quadratic: ax2 + bx + c

Basis: Practice Test 3 Q18 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

Key Words: Algebra, Combinations

A. 576 Correct Answer. See solution.

The number of distinct outfits can be found by: 4*6*3*8 =

Basis: Practice Test 1 Q19 http://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf

The number of distinct outfits can be found by: 463*8 =