Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
DISTRICT OF CARMEN EAST

PRETEST/POSTTEST IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS

GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
Read and analyze each item carefully. Each item has a corresponding set of circles on your Answer Sheet. Fill in circles
completely with black ink or pencil. Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about functions?

A. All functions are relations.
B. Not all functions are relations.
C. A set of domain and range such that each domain has exactly one element of the range.
D. A set of ordered pairs in which no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second
components.
2. Evaluate 𝑓(−2) = 2𝑥 − 5.
A. −1 B. 1 C. −9 D. 9
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For numbers 3-4, consider the given function. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 − 𝑥 .
𝑓
3. (𝑔) (𝑥) equals
𝑓 √𝑥 𝑓 √𝑥
A. (𝑔) (𝑥) = 4−𝑥2 C. (𝑔) (𝑥) = 4−𝑥2 , 𝑥 ≠ ±2
𝑓 4−𝑥 2 𝑓 4−𝑥 2
B. (𝑔) (𝑥) = D. (𝑔) (𝑥) = ,𝑥 ≠0
√𝑥 √𝑥
4. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) equals
5
A. √4 − 𝑥 2 B. 4 − 𝑥 C. 2 − 𝑥 D. 4𝑥 − 𝑥 2
5. Bencil is making a cabinet. He bought a slab of wood that is 𝑓(𝑥) = (9𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 2) feet long. What is the length
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of the wood after 𝑔(𝑥) = (2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 4) feet have been cut off?
A. (7𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2) feet C. (4𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2) feet
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B. (7𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 6) feet D. (4𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 6) feet
6. Which of the following illustrates a rational function?
2𝑥−5 11 𝑥+5 𝑥+2
A. = B. ≤0 C. 𝑦 = D. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 − 3
𝑥−4 𝑥−4 𝑥+2 𝑥−1
𝑥−1
7. X Solve the rational equation 2𝑥+3 = 0.
3 4
A. 𝑥 = 1 B. 𝑥 = − 2 C. 𝑥 = −4 D. 𝑥 = 3
𝑥−1
8. Solve the rational equation 2𝑥+3 = 0.
3 4
A. 𝑥 = 1 B. 𝑥 = − C. 𝑥 = −4 D. 𝑥 =
2 3
9. Arrange the steps in making a table of values of a rational function.
I. Choose values less than or greater than the value/s that make the function undefined.
II. Find the value/s that make the function undefined by equating the denominator of the function
to zero.
III. Evaluate the function using the chosen values of 𝒙.
A. I, II, III B. II, I, III C. III, II, I D. II, III, I
10. Find the range of the rational function given its graph in Figure 1. Figure 1
A. ℝ − {0} C. ℝ − {−1}
B. ℝ − {1} D. ℝ − {−2}
𝑥−1
11. Consider the function defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+2. What are its domain and range?
A. 𝐷𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 = ℝ − {1}; 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = ℝ − {2}
B. 𝐷𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 = ℝ − {2}; 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = ℝ − {1}
C. 𝐷𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 = ℝ − {−2}; 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = ℝ − {1}
D. 𝐷𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 = ℝ − {1}; 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = ℝ − {−2}
12. It will take you 10 hours to paint your garage and it will take your brother 15 hours to do the same job. How long
will it take if the two of you together to paint the garage?
A. 1.5 hours B. 5 hours C. 6 hours D. 25 hours
13. Which of the following relations is a one-to-one function?
A. 𝑅 = {(−2,4), (−1,1), (0,0), (1,1), (2,4)} C. true or false questions to answers
B. D. human to DNA molecule

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14. Find the inverse function of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2
.
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A. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = 1 − 2𝑥 C. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = 𝑥
B. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1 D. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = 2 − 𝑥
15. The graphs of the function and its inverse are
A. the same. C. symmetric with respect to the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.
B. symmetric with respect to the origin. D. both passing through the origin.
2𝑥−1
16. Consider the function defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = the domain of 𝑓 −1 is _____.
𝑥
,
A. ℝ B. ℝ − {0} C. ℝ − {1} D. ℝ − {2}
17. Which of the following is not true about the graph of an inverse function?
A. If the point (𝑥, 𝑦) lies on the graph of 𝑓(𝑥), then the point (𝑦, 𝑥) lies on the graph of 𝑓 −1 (𝑥).
B. It is a reflection of the graph of the function 𝑓(𝑥) along the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.
C. It is symmetrical with respect to the origin.
D. In graphing the inverse function, the domain and the range of the function should be taken into consideration.
18. You asked a friend to think of a nonnegative number, add two to the number, square the number, multiply the
result by 3 and divide the result by 2. If the result is 54, what is the original number?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 9
19. 𝑥 𝑥
It is a function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 or 𝑦 = 𝑏 , where 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 1.
A. Rational function C. Exponential function
B. Inverse function D. Logarithmic function
20. Arrange the steps in solving an exponential equation.
I. Solve the resulting equation. III. Make the bases the same.
II. Copy the exponents and equate them. IV. Check if the obtained value satisfies the given
equation.
A. III, II, I, IV C. II, III, I, IV
B. III, I, II, IV D. II, I, III, IV
21. Solve the exponential equation 16 = 4 . 𝑥−1

A. 𝑥 = 1 B. 𝑥 = 2 C. 𝑥 = 3 D. 𝑥 = 4
22. Evaluate the exponential function 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥−1 + 1 at 𝑥 = 2.
A. −2 B. −1 C. 1 D. 2
23. Find the domain of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥+1.
A. (−∞, 1) B. (1, +∞) C. (2, +∞) D. (−∞, +∞)
1 𝑥
24. Consider the function defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = (2) + 1. What is the horizontal asymptote of the function?
1 1
A. 𝑦 = −1 B. 𝑦 = − 2 C. 𝑦 = 1 D. 𝑦 = 2
25. Suppose that the bacteria double every 100 hours. Let t = time in hours, at t = 0 there were initially 30 bacteria.
Determine the number of bacteria after 400 hours.
A. 120 B. 240 C. 480 D. 500
26. Which of the following illustrates a logarithmic equation?
A. 𝑦 = log 2 8 C. 𝑓(𝑥) = log 4(𝑥 + 3)
B. log 3 (𝑥 + 3) = log 3 (𝑥 + 5) D. log 2 (2𝑥 + 3) ≤ log 2 (𝑥 − 1)
27. Find the value of log 25 5.
1 1
A. − 2 B. 2 C. 2 D. 4

log2 𝑛 3 log2 𝑝
28. Rewrite 7 log 2 𝑚 + 2
− 2
as a single logarithm.
𝑚7√𝑛 7
𝑚 √𝑝3 𝑚7 √𝑛 𝑚7 √𝑛2
A. log 2 3 B. log 2 C. log 2 D. log 2 3
√𝑝 √𝑛 √𝑝3 √𝑝2
29. Find the value of 𝑥 in log 4 2𝑥 = log 4 10.
A. 𝑥 = 2 C. 𝑥 = 5
B. 𝑥 = 4 D. 𝑥 = 10
30. Solve for 𝑥: log 2 (𝑥 + 1) + log 2(𝑥 − 1) = 3
A. −3 C. Both A and B
B. 3 D. Neither A nor B
31. What is the range of 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑥 + 1?
A. all real numbers C. 𝑥 > −1
B. 𝑥 > 1 D. 𝑥 < −1
32. The following are true about the properties of logarithmic functions of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏 𝑥 except
A. The domain is the set of all positive numbers.
B. The range is the set of all real numbers.
C. The x-intercept is 1. There is no y-intercept.
D. The vertical asymptote is the line 𝑥 = 1.

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33. The magnitude R of an earthquake on a Richter scale is given by = 3 log 104.40 , where E (in joules) is the energy
released by the earthquake (the quantity 104.40 is the energy released by a very small reference earthquake).
What is its magnitude on a Richter scale if an earthquake released approximately 1015.20 joules of energy?
A. 4.6 magnitude B. 5.2 magnitude C. 6.7 magnitude D. 7.2 magnitude
34. Which of the following illustrates a compound interest?
A. Michael borrowed P150,000 from the bank at 4% interest. He paid the bank P6,000 interest every year.
B. Sandy invested P240,000 in a stock portfolio that earns 7% interest per month. She earned P16,800 after the
first month and P17,976 after the second month.
C. Every two years, Mr. Santos pays P18,000 in interest for the loan he got from the local farmers’ cooperative.
D. Both B and C
35. When the term is 4 years and 6 months and money is compounded semi-annually, the total number of
conversion periods is ______.
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
36. Which of the following situations will yield to a much higher interest?
A. Investing P10,000.00 in a cooperative which offers 2% simple interest rate for 4 years
B. Saving P10,000.00 in a bank offering 2% compounded annually for 4 years
C. Depositing P10,000.00 in a rural bank which offers 2% simple interest rate for 2 years
D. Saving an amount worth P10,000.00 in a security bank for 4% compounded annually in 4 years
37. It is an annuity where the payment interval is the same as the interest period.
A. Simple Annuity C. Ordinary Annuity
B. General Annuity D. Annuity Due
38. A payment of ₱500 will be paid at the end of every year at 6% interest compounded annually for five years. Find
its present value.
A. ₱2,106.18 C. ₱4,106.18
B. ₱3,106.18 D. ₱5,106.18
39. What will you prepare if you want to show the cash flow of the payments?
A. journal C. formula
B. timeline D. given
40. Mrs. Pendon deposits ₱500 at the end of each month for 30 months which is deferred for 3 months. If money is
worth 6% compounded monthly, find the present value in 30 months?
A. ₱13,690.64 C. ₱116,140.01
B. ₱26,140.01 D. ₱226,140.64
41. Which of the following represents stocks?
A. A share of 12 000 from 100 000 issued to a company.
B. A share that gives debt to any part-owner.
C. An investment that gives you a partial ownership of a trading company.
D. Both A and C
42. This is a place where you can buy or sell stocks publicly from different listed companies.
A. dry market C. stock market
B. marketplace D. wet market
43. Consider the table below.

How will you determine the value of the price-weighted index?

A. Add the stock outstanding, then divide by the sum of the stock price.
B. Add the stock outstanding, then divide by the number of companies.
C. Add the stock price, then divide by the number of companies.
D. Add the stock outstanding and stock price, then divide by the number of companies.
44. Which statement supports fees and costs as an implication of the Theory of Efficient Market?
A. Lower fees should be paid for more, reliable, and relevant information.
B. Higher fees should be paid for more, reliable, and relevant information.
C. Exact fees should be paid for more, reliable, and relevant information.
D. No fees should be paid for more, reliable, and relevant information.
45. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a consumer loan?
A. It is extended by banks and other creditors to people for personal or household use.
B. It commonly involves collateral or security, otherwise known as assets, to protect the loan.
C. It normally does not need a guarantor to sign the loan.
D. The credit reports for the business will be accessed.
46. In the loan payment formula, what does R stands for?
A. present value C. rate of interest
B. periodic payment D. term

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47. A loan of ₱50,000 with interest rate at 18% payable monthly will be amortized by equal payments at the end of
each month for 8 years. What is the amount of the periodic payment?
A. ₱986.16 C. ₱996.16
B. ₱886.16 D. ₱898.16
48. Which of the following is a compound proposition?
A. Logic is interesting. C. Should I attend the party or not?
B. Wow, life changing! D. It is raining, and I am wet.
49. If p is true and q is false, what is the truth value of p∧q?
A. true C. cannot be determined
B. false D. not enough information
50. Which of the following is the correct truth table of p∧∼q?

A. C.

B. D.
51. Which of the following are logically equivalent?
A. p∨q and q∧p C. (p∧q)→p and q→(p∧q)
B. (p∧q)→p and (p∧q)→q D. p→(p∧q) and (p∧q)→q
52. It is a propositional statement which is always false.
A. tautology C. argument
B. fallacy D. logical equivalence
53. Which of the following propositions is a tautology?
A. It is raining or it is not both cold and raining. C. It is raining and it is not cold or raining.
B. It is raining or it is cold and raining. D. It is cold and it is raining.
54. Which of the following is a valid categorical syllogism?
A. All tigers are mammals. C. No birds are cows.
All mammals are animals. All cows are animals.
All tigers are animals. Some birds are not animals.
B. All mammals are animals. D. All animals with four feet are mammals.
All tigers are mammals. Elephants have four feet.
Some tigers are animals. Some elephants are mammals.
55. What rule of inference is shown in the propositional form: ((𝑝 → 𝑞) ∧ 𝑝) → 𝑞?
A. Rule of Simplication C. Modus Tollens
B. Rule of Conjunction D. Modus Ponens
56. What fallacy illustrates the statement: “If Nicanor is a famous author, then he knows how to write. But Nicanor is not
a famous author. Hence, Nicanor does not know how to write.”?
A. Fallacy of the Inverse C. Fallacy of the Consequent
B. Fallacy of the Converse D. Fallacy of the Disjunct
57. It is an argument that establishes a true statement.
A. direct C. methods
B. indirect D. proof
58. Using the direct proof, what can be assumed so that the statement below is true?
If an integer is odd and another integer is even, their product is even.
A. An integer is odd and another integer is even. C. Neither of them is odd nor even.
B. The integers are both odd. D. The integers are both even.
59. What value of 𝑛 will disprove the statement below?
𝑛2 + 𝑛 + 1 is a prime number for all 𝑛 ≥ 1.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
60. Complete the argument below by supplying the missing statement.
Given: Show that the sum of two odd integers is an even integer.
Proof:
An odd integer is represented by 2𝑘 + 1.
Let 2𝑚 + 1 and 2𝑛 + 1 be the odd integers.
(2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2𝑚 + 2𝑛 + 2
(2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2(𝑚 + 𝑛 + 1)
Let 𝑚 + 𝑛 + 1 equal to 𝑘.
=
A. (2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2𝑘 C. (2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2𝑘 + 𝑚 + 𝑛 + 1
B. (2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2𝑘 + 𝑚 + 1 D. (2𝑚 + 1) + (2𝑛 + 1) = 2𝑘 + 1
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 APPROVAL SHEET

Prepared by:

MARVIN P. PLAZA LIANE B. DELIMAN JHON CARLO O. MEJORADA

Special Science Teacher I Teacher II Special Science Teacher I
Francisco L. Adlaon HS A. Pablo R. Suarez HS Vallehermoso HS

Conforme:

SUSANA G. ALCULAR CAROLINA O. CALAMBA JUDITH S. REAL

Principal I Head Teacher III Master Teacher II
Francisco L. Adlaon HS A. Pablo R. Suarez HS Vallehermoso HS

Approved:

MA. ROSANNA S. DABLO

OIC-Public Schools District Supervisor

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