praxis elementary math 5003 practice test

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p=5n, questions n, points p. True?
  • A. Points dependent
  • B. Questions dependent
  • C. 5 points dependent
  • D. 1/5 question dependent
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

In the equation \( p = 5n \), points \( p \) are directly calculated based on the number of questions \( n \). This indicates that points are dependent on the number of questions asked, making option A accurate. Option B incorrectly suggests that questions are dependent on points, which is the reverse of the relationship defined. Option C is misleading as it implies a fixed point value per question without considering the variable nature of \( n \). Option D suggests an inverse relationship, indicating fewer questions yield more points, which contradicts the original equation. Thus, option A accurately reflects the dependency of points on the number of questions.

Other Related Questions

178-degree angle?
  • A. Acute
  • B. Obtuse
  • C. Right
  • D. Straight
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

An angle measuring 178 degrees is classified as obtuse, as it is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. Option A, acute, refers to angles less than 90 degrees, which does not apply here. Option C, right, denotes a 90-degree angle, clearly not fitting for 178 degrees. Option D, straight, describes a 180-degree angle, which is also not applicable since 178 degrees is slightly less than that. Thus, the only suitable classification for a 178-degree angle is obtuse.
Eraser 20g in mg?
  • A. 1.002
  • B. 0.02
  • C. 2,000
  • D. 20
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To convert grams to milligrams, one must remember that 1 gram equals 1,000 milligrams. Therefore, 20 grams can be calculated as follows: 20 g x 1,000 mg/g = 20,000 mg. Option A (1.002 mg) is incorrect as it significantly underestimates the conversion. Option B (0.02 mg) is also wrong; it suggests a conversion error by not accounting for the unit scale correctly. Option C (2,000 mg) miscalculates the conversion by a factor of ten. Option D correctly represents 20 grams as 20,000 milligrams, aligning with the proper conversion calculation.
Quickly multiply 24x16?
  • A. 20x20-4x4
  • B. 20x20
  • C. 20x10+4x6
  • D. 25x10+4x15
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

Option A, 20x20 - 4x4, effectively utilizes the difference of squares method. It simplifies the multiplication by recognizing that 24 can be expressed as 20 + 4 and 16 as 20 - 4, leading to a calculation of (20+4)(20-4). Option B, 20x20, underestimates the value of 24 and 16, yielding only 400 instead of the correct 384. Option C, 20x10 + 4x6, inaccurately breaks down the multiplication, leading to 200 + 24, which totals 224. Option D, 25x10 + 4x15, misrepresents the factors, resulting in 250 + 60, totaling 310. Thus, option A is the most accurate approach for this multiplication.
15 + 3(7 + 1) - 12?
  • A. 21
  • B. 25
  • C. 27
  • D. 172
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To solve the expression 15 + 3(7 + 1) - 12, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 7 + 1 equals 8. Next, multiply by 3: 3 * 8 equals 24. Now, add 15: 15 + 24 equals 39. Finally, subtract 12: 39 - 12 equals 27. Option A (21) is incorrect as it does not account for the multiplication. Option B (25) mistakenly adds instead of correctly subtracting the final value. Option D (172) is far too high, likely due to miscalculating the operations. Thus, the final result is 27, confirming option C as the correct choice.