Mathematics Pre-Test Examination

Evaluate (-2)^4/(3+2)^2

• 16/25

• 16/81

• 16/169

• 16/49

Evaluate ∛(-64)

• -4

• 4i

• Undefined

What is the equation of the line passing through (1, 2) and (3, 6)?

• y = 2x

• y = x + 1

• y = 2x + 1

• y = 3x

Suppose that 36 workers can build a house in 45 days. How many more workers should be hired so that the house can be finished 15 days earlier?

• 36

• 12

• 18

• 54

Simplify: 3(x+2y)^2-(3x+y)(x-3y)

• -5xy

• 35xy^2

• 15xy-10y

• 20xy+15y^2

Pepito is 8 times as old as Paulo. In 3 years, he will be 6 times as old as Paulo. What will be Pepito's age next year?

• 60

• 59

• 61

• 58

If gx=2x+1 and hx=x2-3, evaluate (g◦h)(2).

• 11

• 4

• 5

• 3

The sum of Php 50,000 was deposited in a fund earning interest at 6% per annum compounded annually. What was the amount in the fund at the end of 4 years?

• A = 50,000(6.01)^4

• A = 50,000(1.06)^4

• A = 50,000(1.06)^2

• A = 50,000(6.01)^2

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 60?

• 6

• 18

• 12

• 24

After solving a problem involving systems of linear equations, Lily noticed that there was only one solution. This accurately describes what kind of system?

• Independent system

• Consistent system

• Dependent system

• Inconsistent system