Practice Test for the General Knowledge Math Test

Practice Test for the General Knowledge Math Test

Directions: Read each item and select the best response.

Section 1 – Number Sense

2. Order the following series of numbers from smallest to largest.

            5.3x10^-3,  1.2x10²,  2.7, 2.07

            A.  5.3x10^-3,  1.2x10²,  2.7, 2.07

            B.  1.2x10²,  2.7, 2.07,  5.3x10^-3

            C.  5.3x10^-3, 2.07, 2.7, 1.2x10²,

            D.  1.2x10², 2.07,  2.7, 5.3x10^-3

3. Simplify    3(2+6)²6

            A.  3                B.  9                 C. 32               D. 60

4. Simplify    5 + 6 2 -1

            A.  7                B.  8                 C. 4.5              D. 11

5.  Jack is taking medications for a recent illness.  Every 6 hours he takes an antibiotic, every 4 hours he takes a pain reliever, and every 3 hours he drinks a glass of water.  If he starts this regime at 10 am, at what time will he be taking both medicines and a glass of water?

            A. 12:00 noon              B.  4:00 P.M.               C.  6:00 P.M.               D. 10:00P.M.

6. Three lengths of 2.25 feet each are cut from a board 12 feet long.  How long is the remaining piece of wood?

            A. 9.75 feet                  B.  9 feet          C.  5.25 feet                 D.  1.05 feet