COMPASS Numerical Skills and Pre-Algebra 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the value of 3/4 + 1/6?
- 11/12 (Correct answer)
- 4/10
- 5/12
- 7/12
Correct answer: 11/12
To add fractions, find the LCD (12): 9/12 + 2/12 = 11/12.
Question 2: Which of the following is equivalent to 0.625?
- 5/8 (Correct answer)
- 3/5
- 7/10
- 2/3
Correct answer: 5/8
0.625 = 625/1000 = 5/8 when simplified.
Question 3: What is 15% of 240?
- 36 (Correct answer)
- 24
- 40
- 32
Correct answer: 36
15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
Question 4: Simplify: |−7| + |−3|
- 10 (Correct answer)
- 4
- −10
- −4
Correct answer: 10
Absolute value makes each term positive: 7 + 3 = 10.
Question 5: What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12?
- 24 (Correct answer)
- 96
- 16
- 48
Correct answer: 24
The LCM of 8 and 12 is 24 because 24 is the smallest number divisible by both.
Question 6: A jacket originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
- $60 (Correct answer)
- $55
- $65
- $70
Correct answer: $60
25% of $80 = $20 discount, so $80 − $20 = $60.
COMPASS Numerical Skills and Pre-Algebra 1
What is the value of 3/4 + 1/6?