Quantitative

1. ¾ of what number is 5 less than 1/3 of 24?
   a) 4
   b) 18
   c) 6
   d) 9


2. What number should come next in this series: 15, 20, 26, 33, 41, 50…
   a) 55
   b) 60
   c) 61
   d) 70
   
   
3. Review (A), (B), and (C) and choose the best answer.
   (A) 10% of 20
   (B) 5% of 40
   (C) 20% of 15
   
   a) (C) is less than (A)
   b) (A) is equal to (C)
   c) (B) is less than (A)
   d) (A) is equal to (B)
   
   
4. One-fourth of what number is 5 squared?
   a) 25
   b) 40
   c) 100
   d) 150
   
   
5. What number should come next in this series: 189, 154, 124, 99, 79…
   a) 64
   b) 66
   c) 52
   d) 55 

Reading
For problems 1 & 2 choose the word that means the same or nearly the same as the underlined word.

1. he vehemently denied any wrongdoing
   a) recently
   b) strongly
   c) peacefully
   d) hilariously
   
   
2. an affable stewardess
   a) tired
   b) smug
   c) overjoyed
   d) friendly
   

   For problems 3, 4, & 5 read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.
   
   Being a good reader takes time and focus. When you read it is important to be actively aware of what you are reading. You can stay engaged by looking up words you don’t know and by writing down questions you have. The more time you spend reading the better you will become, which is to say, the best way to improve reading skills is to read. And the more you read, the bigger your vocabulary will become, and the more you will understand about what you read in the future.
   

   
   
3. The main idea of this passage is what?
   a) That having a large vocabulary will help you become a better reader.
   b) That reading is the best way to improve reading skills.
   c) That becoming a good reader takes time and focus.
   d) That you should write down questions while you read.
   
   
4. The word engaged, as underlined and used in this passage, most nearly means what?
   a) involved
   b) angry
   c) smart
   d) excited
   
   
5. Based on your reading of this passage, what can you infer about the author’s attitude towards learning new vocabulary words?
   a) The author believes the more time spent studying vocabulary the better.
   b) The author feels that the more words you know the less you need to read.
   c) The author believes the best way to improve reading is to study vocabulary.
   d) The author thinks that learning new vocabulary words makes you a better reader.
   

1. Mr. Myrtle borrowed $1200 at a 14% annual interest rate. How much interest will he pay in one year?
   a) $168
   b) $220
   c) $195.95
   d) $170
   
   
2. The ratio of the length of a rectangle to its width is 7 to 5. If the rectangle is 2½ feet wide, how long is it?
   a) 4 ft
   b) 4 ½ ft
   c) 3 ½ ft
   d) 5 ft
   
   
3. Solve: 4 ¼ ÷ ⅓
   a) 10 ½
   b) 11 ¼
   c) 12 ¼
   d) 12 ¾
   
   
4. 2 liters is equal to how many milliliters?
   a) 1000 mL
   b) 200 mL
   c) 2000 mL
   d) 4000 mL
   
   
5. A blanket that is 60 inches by 84 inches is how many square feet in size?
   a) 24 sq ft
   b) 35 sq ft
   c) 48 sq ft
   d) 38 sq ft