FREE ParaPro Core Plus (Math Version 1) Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A student is asked to find 15% of 80. Which method is MOST efficient for a student who understands percent basics?

Accepted Answer

Finding 10% of 80 (=8), then finding 5% of 80 (=4), and adding them (8+4=12)

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Dividing 80 by 15

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Multiplying 80 × 15

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Subtracting 15 from 80

Question 2

A student solves the equation 2x + 3 = 11 and gets x = 7. Is this correct? What is the proper solution?

Accepted Answer

No; subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2 to get x = 4

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Yes, x = 7 is correct

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No; add 3 to both sides to get 2x = 14, then divide by 2 to get x = 7 — actually correct

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No; the equation cannot be solved

Question 3

Which of the following represents the correct order of operations for evaluating 3 + 4 × 2²?

Accepted Answer

Exponent first: 3 + 4 × 4 = 3 + 16 = 19

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Add first: 7 × 2² = 7 × 4 = 28

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Multiply first: 3 + 8² = 3 + 64 = 67

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Left to right: 3+4=7, 7×2=14, 14²=196

Question 4

A student is graphing the point (3, -2) on a coordinate plane. Where is this point located?

Accepted Answer

3 units right and 2 units down from the origin

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3 units left and 2 units up from the origin

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2 units right and 3 units down from the origin

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3 units right and 2 units up from the origin

Question 5

A student needs to compare the fractions 3/4 and 5/7. Which method is MOST reliable?

Accepted Answer

Find a common denominator and compare: 21/28 vs. 20/28, so 3/4 > 5/7

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Compare the numerators only

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Compare the denominators only

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Guess based on which fraction 'looks bigger'

Question 6

A student earns $240 for working 15 hours. What is the student's hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

$16.00 per hour

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$15.00 per hour

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$18.00 per hour

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$12.00 per hour