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  1. How many sections make up the core (non-optional) ACT?

    Answer: Four

    The core ACT has English, Math, Reading, and Science—four sections.

  2. In the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the slope of the line?

    Answer: 2

    In slope-intercept form y = mx + b, the slope m is 2.

  3. On the ACT English test, choosing the most concise option that keeps the meaning usually means doing what?

    Answer: Eliminating redundant words

    The ACT favors concise wording, so redundancy should be removed.

  4. What is 25% of 80?

    Answer: 20

    25% of 80 equals 0.25 × 80 = 20.

  5. ACT Reading passages typically come from which four categories?

    Answer: Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, Natural Science

    The four standard ACT Reading passage types are Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science.

  6. A 'conflicting viewpoints' passage on the ACT Science test asks students mainly to do what?

    Answer: Compare opposing hypotheses or theories

    Conflicting Viewpoints passages present differing theories for the test-taker to compare.

  7. If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

    Answer: 50 mph

    Speed = distance ÷ time = 150 ÷ 3 = 50 mph.