Basic Algebra
Question 1

From a group of 1200 students 12% took a scholarship examination. Of those who took the test 25% qualified for the semifinals. How many qualified for the semifinals?

12
30
36
144

Question 2

Carl saves 30% of his salary of $520. How much does he spend?

$124
$156
$364
$420

Question 3

The population of a town increased by 20% from 1985 to 1990, and decreased 20% from 1990 to 1995. How did the population change from 1985 to 1995 as a percent?

0%
decreased 4%
increased 4%
decreased 20%

Question 4

Tina's weight went up from 60 to 70 pounds in a year. What was the percent of increase?

10%
14%
about 16%
about 16.7%

Question 5

Martha buys a book at 8% discount and saves $2.40. What did she pay for the book?

$2.21
$19.20
$27.60
$30.00

Question 6

The cost of a used car was $2,884. This included a sales tax of 3%. Find the cost of the car without the tax.

$2,797.48
$2.800
$2,970.52
cannot be determined

Question 7

If 2 out of any 5 students in a class of 35 intend to go to summer school, how many intend to go to summer school?

5
7
10
14

Question 8

If x + y = 6 and y + z = 9, what is the value of z?

2
3
6
cannot be determined

Question 9

If 45 cards can be copied in 30 minutes, how many hours will it take to copy 540 such cards at the same rate?

3
6
12
18

Question 10

A student received 79, 86 and 96 on his 3 tests. What must be his fourth grade to make his average of 90?

87
96
99
100

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