CBEST Math 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same rate, how far will it travel in 7 hours?
- 360 miles
- 400 miles
- 420 miles (Correct answer)
- 480 miles
Correct answer: 420 miles
The rate is 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph; 60 × 7 = 420 miles.
Question 2: Which of the following is equivalent to 3/8 expressed as a decimal?
- 0.267
- 0.375 (Correct answer)
- 0.38
- 0.425
Correct answer: 0.375
3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
Question 3: A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?
- 34 cm²
- 50 cm²
- 60 cm² (Correct answer)
- 70 cm²
Correct answer: 60 cm²
Area = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm².
Question 4: If x + 9 = 22, what is the value of x?
- 11
- 13 (Correct answer)
- 15
- 31
Correct answer: 13
Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 22 − 9 = 13.
Question 5: A store sells apples for $1.20 each. How much would 15 apples cost?
- $16.00
- $17.00
- $18.00 (Correct answer)
- $19.00
Correct answer: $18.00
15 × $1.20 = $18.00.
Question 6: What is 15% of 200?
- 25
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 35
- 40
Correct answer: 30
15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.
Question 7: Which number is a prime number?
- 21
- 27
- 29 (Correct answer)
- 33
Correct answer: 29
29 is divisible only by 1 and itself; the others have additional factors.
CBEST Math 2
A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours.
At the same rate, how far will it travel in 7 hours?