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Question 1 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt
Factor x^4 – y^2 + y – x^2 as completely as possible.
A) (x^2-y)(x^2 + y -1)
B) (x^2-y)(x^2 - y -1)
C) (x^2+y)(x^2 - y +1)
D) (x^2-y)(x^2 + y +1)
Question 2 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt
Find the area of quadrilateral ABCD inscribed in a circle where AB=8 cm, BC=15 cm, CD=12 cm,
DA=18 cm.
A) 172.52
B) 160.99
C) 173.6
D) 161.93
Question 3 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts
From the polar curve r = 4/(4 + 2cos theta), determine the conic section being described
A) hyperbola
B) ellipse
C) parabola
D) circle
Given the equation x^2 +y^2 - 6x-8y-11=0, identify the center
A) (-3, 4)
B) (3, 4)
C) (-3, -4)
D) (3, -4)
The fastest average speed by a cyclist across the continental United States is 15.4 mph, by Pete
Penseyres. If he traveled a total distance of about 3107.5 miles at this speed, find his time cycling.
Write the time in days, hours, and minutes.
A) 50 days, 9 hours, 8 minutes

B) 9 days, 50 hours, 9 minutes
C) 8 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes
D) 8 days, 50 hours, 9 minutes
Question 6 of 75 probables 1 pt
One of the longest movies ever made is a 1970 British film that runs for 48 hours. Assuming that the
film speed is 24 frames per second, approximate the total number of frames in this film. Express
your answer in scientific form.
A) 2.67 x 10^5
B) 1.7 x 10^12
C) 4.1472 x 10^6
D) 17.768 x 10^12
Question 7 of 75 HIGHWAY 1 pt
Other factors which may affect the size of letter or sign include:
I. Distraction due to road side activities
II. Signs composed of short legends may be enlarged to increase conspicuity
III. Signs containing short and long legends require a balance of legend size to ensure equal visual
impact
IV. The need to emphasize a more important direction by making larger than other names on the
sign
A) I, II and III only

B) I, III and IV only
C) II, III and IV only
D) all of the above
Find the 6th term of the sequence -1/3, 2/3, 7/3…(n^2-2)/3
A) 43/4
B) 47/3
C) 37/4
D) 34/3
The population dynamics of many fish are characterized by extremely high fertility rates among
adults and very low survival rates among the young. A mature halibut may lay as many as 2.5
million eggs, but only 0.00035% of the offspring survive to the age of 3 years. Use scientific form to
approximate the number of offspring that live to age 3.
A) 7.143 x 10^11
B) 0.875 x 10^3
C) 0.00875 x 10^3
D) 7.143 x 10^9
The length-weight relationship for the sei whale can be approximated by, W = 0.0016L^2.43 where
is in tons and L is in feet. Estimate the weight of a whale that is 25 feet long.
A) 6
B) 4
C) 4.4
D) 5
A batch of automobile parts contains 18 parts which are within a power tolerance and 5 parts which
are not. If 3 automobile parts are selected at random from the batch, compute the probabilities that
all three are within the power tolerance.
A) 0.0057
B) 0.4608
C) 0.4932
D) 0.5326
A square is inscribed in a semi-circle having a radius of 15 m. The base of the square is on the base
diameter of the semi-circle. Find the area of an octagon inscribed in the square (m^2).
A) 149.12
B) 118.6
C) 96.57
D) 132.87
A regular tetrahedron has an edge of 4 ft long. Determine the volume (ft^3).
A) 11.88
B) 8.26
C) 7.54
D) 12.75
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number xy^2.
A) negative
B) positive
C) positive or negative
D) cannot be determined
If x>0 and y<0, determine the sign of x/y + y/x.
A) negative
B) positive
C) cannot be determined
D) positive or negative
What spacing is always used for lower case letters of traffic signs?
A) wide spacing
B) small spacing
C) medium spacing
D) narrow spacing
Simplify:
[(x^6)/(9y^-4)]^-0.5
A) 6(x^3)(y^8)
B) 3/(x^3)(y^2)
C) 4(x^-4)(y^3)
D) 6(x^-3)(y^2)
Given the Fourier series in cosine form:
F(t) = 5 cos 20pi t + 2 cos 40pi t + cos 80pi t
Compute the fundamental frequency.
A) 80
B) 20
C) 10
D) 40
The length of superelevation development from zero cross slope to full design superelevation is
known as:
A) Tangent runout
B) Superelevation runoff
C) Superelevation runout
D) Tangent run off
Given nC10 = 22 nC12, determine the value of n.
A) 12
B) 13
C) 15
D) 17
Determine the equation of the lines through (-5, -3) and passing at distance 2sqrt5 from (5, 7)?
A) 2x – y + 7 = 0
B) 6x – 5y = -15
C) 3x-4y +15=0
D) 2y-4x =-7
A triangle is inscribed in a circle of radius 10 cm. One side of the triangle is 20 cm long and its area
is 96 cm^2. What is the perimeter of the triangle?
A) 52
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48
The velocity of PAL in still air is 150 kph. The velocity of wind blowing due south is 30 kph. If the
plane travels south and returns back to its base after 4 hours, what distance does the plane travels
due south?
A) 265
B) 296
C) 272
D) 288
Plane figures that can be obtained by the intersection of a double cone with a plane passing through
the apex. These includes a point, a line, and intersecting lines
A) conic sections
B) generate conic sections
C) degenerate conic sections
D) great conic sections
Find the area of a triangle whose sides are measuring a = 235 m, b = 280 m, and c = 429 m.
A) 32,875
B) 30,986
C) 32,452
D) 30,390
An object is dropped from the top of a 256-m tower. The height of the object above the ground after t
seconds is modelled by the polynomial 256 – 16t^2. Factor this expression completely.
A) 16(4 + t)(4 – t)

B) 8(4 + t)(4 – t)

C) (4 + t)(4 – t)
D) 4(4 + t)(4 – t)
The planning department of Abstract Office Supplies has been asked to determine whether the
company should introduce a new computer desk next year. The department estimates that $6000 of
new manufacturing equipment will need to be purchased and that the cost of constructing each desk
will be $200. The department also estimates that the revenue from each desk will be $450.
Determine the cost function C(x) for manufacturing x desks
A) 6000 + 200x
B) 200x - 6000

C) 6000x + 200
D) 450x + 6000
A line is drawn from point P to point O where P is along the line AB and O is along line AC of the
triangular lot ABC. If AP:PB = 3: 1 and AO:OC = 2:5, what is the proportion of the area of APO and
ABC?
A) 3 : 14

B) 4:7
C) 2 : 15
D) 3: 5
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number (x/y) + x.
A) negative

B) positive

Is the background color for most signs and legends for some colored background.
A) Brown
B) Green
C) White
D) Blue
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number x/y.
A) negative
B) positive
When a tornado passes near a building, there is a rapid drop in the outdoor pressure and the indoor
pressure does not have time to change. The resulting difference is capable of causing an outward
pressure of 1.4 psi on the walls and ceiling of the building. Estimate the tons of force exerted on a
wall that is 8 feet high and 40 feet wide
A) 32.256
B) 448
C) 64.512
D) 129.02
In two regular polygons with the same number of sides, find the length of a side of the smaller if the
lengths of the apothems are 20 and 50 and a side of the larger has length 32.5
A) 14
B) 16
C) 15
D) 13
O’Carroll’s formula is used to handicap weight lifters. If a lifter who weighs b kilograms lifts w
kilograms of weight, then the handicapped weight W is given by W = w / (b – 35)^(1/3). Suppose two
lifters weighing 75 kilograms and 120 kilograms lift weights of 180 kilograms and 250 kilograms,
respectively. Use O’Carroll’s formula to determine the superior weight lifter.
A) 75 kg lifter, W=52.63
B) 120 kg lifter, W=56.86
C) 75 kg lifter, W=56.86
D) 120 kg lifter, W=52.63
The area of an ellipse is 502.655 sq units and its perimeter is 83.828 units. Determine equation of
the ellipse if center is at the origin and major axis is parallel to y-axis
A) 64x^2 + 25y^2 = 6400

B) 100x^2 + 125y^2 = 12600
C) 25x^2 + 64y^2 = 6400
D) 36x^2 + 25y^2 = 100
A person’s body surface area S (in square feet) can be approximated by S = (0.1091)(w^0.425)
(h^0.725), where height h is in inches and weight w is in pounds. Estimate S for a person 6 feet tall
weighing 175 pounds.
A) 12.78
B) 3.59
C) 7.64
D) 21.76
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number y(y – x).
A) negative
B) positive
The model y = -x^2 + 2x + 27 describes the height (y, in m) of a diver (after x seconds) who jumps
from a cliff 27 m above the water surface. What is the maximum height the diver reach at 1 s?
A) 26
B) 27
C) 28
D) 30
The area of an ellipse is 502.655 sq units and its perimeter is 83.828 units. Determine length of its
latus rectum
A) 51.2
B) 12.5
C) 128
D) 16
Simplify:
A) 12(x^-0.5)(y^(4/3))
B) 12(x^0.5)(y^(4/3))
C) 12(x^0.5)(y^(-4/3))
D) 6(x^0.5)(y^(-4/3))
The magnitude of vector F=5i + 6j – 3k is:
A) 8.763
B) 8.637
C) 7.863
D) 8.367
Determine the length of the tangent to the circle x^2 + y^2 -4x – 5 = 0 from (4, 6).
A) 5.9
B) 5.57
C) 5.63
D) 6.03
In astronomy, distances to stars are measured in light years. One light year is the distance a ray of
light travels in one year. The diameter d of the Milky Way galaxy is estimated as 100,000 light years.
Express d in miles if the speed of light is approximately 186,000 miles per second.
A) 5.87 x 10^16
B) 8.57 x 10^20
C) 5.87 x 10^17
D) 5.78 x 10^18
Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a 25-cm dia circle with side AB as diameter. Angle ACD is 30 deg
and CDB is 20 deg. Determine the length of side BC.
A) 8.55
B) 7.73
C) 7.15
D) 8.21
A manufacturer estimates that 0.20% of his output of a component is defective. The components are
marked in packets of 200. Using Poisson’s distribution, determine probability of a packet contains
only 2 defective components.
A) 0.0563
B) 0.0365
C) 0.0653
D) 0.0536
The planning department of Abstract Office Supplies has been asked to determine whether the
company should introduce a new computer desk next year. The department estimates that $6000 of
new manufacturing equipment will need to be purchased and that the cost of constructing each desk
will be $200. The department also estimates that the revenue from each desk will be $450. Find the
break-even point
A) 48
B) 66
C) 24
D) 42
Given the equation x^2 +y^2 - 6x-8y-11=0, determine the area
A) -6pi
B) 18pi
C) 36pi
D) 12pi
Points A, B, and P are on the periphery of a circle. TA and TB are tangents of the circle with A and B
as points of tangency. The angle of intersection formed by TA and TB is 52 deg. Find the angle BPA.
A) 64
B) 45
C) 60
D) 128
In urban areas, advance warning signs should be placed at a distance of ____ in advance of the
hazardous area.
A) not less than 25 m. or more than 50 m.

B) not less than 30 m. or more than 100 m.
C) not less than 20 m . or more than 45 m.
D) not less than 40 m. or more than 100 m.
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number y - x.
A) negative
B) positive
The safety of an intersection can be improved by provision of right and left auxiliary turning lanes.
Turning lanes also improve intersection capacity and traffic flow. They are particularly important if
the volume of traffic making these moves is high or if the through or oncoming traffic flows are high.
Provision for turning lanes can generally be provided in the following ways:
I. Shared turning and through lane
II. Flaring and tape
III. Separate lane for deceleration and storage
IV. Establishment of a traffic island
A) I, II, and III only

B) I, III and IV only
C) II, III, and IV only
D) All of the above
Two circles are tangent to a 3rd circle internally and are tangent to each other externally. If the
distance between their centers are 10 cm, 7 cm, and 5 cm respectively, compute the radius of the
biggest circle.
A) 12
B) 6
C) 8
D) 11
A classroom contains 71 students. Ten of them are Chinese, 24 are Japanese, and 37 are Filipinos.
If three students are randomly asked to get out of the room, one after the other, what are the
probabilities that all 3 students are Chinese?
A) 0.0987
B) 0.0892
C) 0.0021
D) 0.0.0052
A salesperson earns P6000 per month plus a commission of 15% of sales. Find the minimum
amount of sales needed to receive a total income of at least P15,000 per month.
A) 29,600
B) 72,000
C) 45,000
D) 60,000
A circle of radius 6 cm is inscribed in a square. A smaller circle is drawn tangent to the two sides of
the square and the bigger circle. What is the radius of the smaller circle?
A) 1.125
B) 0.856
C) 0.956
D) 1.029
It is a pattern of point that describes its relation to distance of a point (x, y) from one fixed entity to
that of another entity.
A) locus
B) graph
C) function
D) diagram
In astronomy, distances to stars are measured in light years. One light year is the distance a ray of
light travels in one year. If the speed of light is approximately 186,000 miles per second, estimate
the number of miles in one light year.
A) 5.87 x 10^12
B) 5.78 x 10^8
C) 8.57 x 10^10
D) 5.87 x 10^15
Find the distance between the given lines 4x–3y = 18 and 8x – 6y = -30.
A) -0.6
B) 0.6
C) 6.6
D) -6.6
In triangle ABC, c=150 cm, angle C=70 deg, angle A=45 deg. Determine the length of the median
drawn from the vertex A to the side “a”.
A) 136.12
B) 132.54
C) 141.25
D) 163.25
The demand function for a certain CD is given by:
P = -0.01 x^2 – 0.2x + 9
and the corresponding supply function is given by
P = 0.01 x^2 – 0.1x + 3
Where x is thousands of units. Find the equilibrium quantity.
A) 15,000
B) 30,000
C) 20,000
D) 25,000
If Ana was 4 times as old as Billy 8 years ago, and if Ana will be twice as old as Billy 8 years hence,
how old is Billy now?
A) 24
B) 40

C) 16

D) 32
A particle’s position in the xy plane at any time t is given by x = 3t^2 + 2 and y = t^4. Find the x-
component of the particle’s velocity at t = 4.
A) 15

B) 16
C) 20
D) 24
The sides of a triangle ABC are a=38 cm, b=22 cm, c=32 cm. Calculate the radius of the circle
tangent to side b and escribed about the given triangle.
A) 14.65
B) 25.12
C) 18.95
D) 43.96
The area of an ellipse is 502.655 sq units and its perimeter is 83.828 units. Determine second
eccentricity of the ellipse
A) 1.25

B) 0.8
C) 1.28
D) 0.78
On a clear day, the distance d (in miles) that can be seen from the top of a tall building of height h (in
feet) can be approximated by d = 1.2sqrt h. Approximate the distance that can be seen from the top
of the Chicago Sears Tower, which is 1454 feet tall.
A) 122.2
B) 54.44
C) 76.54
D) 45.76
A manufacturing company has determined that the total cost of producing an item can be
determined from the equation C = 8x^2 – 192x + 1800, where x is the number of units that the
company makes. How many units should the company manufacture in order to minimize the cost?
A) 12
B) 11
C) 10
D) 13
The length-weight relationship for Pacific halibut can be approximated by the formula L =
0.46(W)^(1/3), where W is in kilograms and L is in meters. The largest documented halibut weighed
230 kilograms. Estimate its length.
A) 2.2
B) 6.54
C) 2.82
D) 4.44
Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a 25-cm dia circle with side AB as diameter. If angle BDC is 15
deg and AD is 7 cm, determine the length of side DC.
A) 20.59
B) 19.52
C) 18.88
D) 21.37
Classification of guide signs:
I. Advance direction sign
II. Intersection direction sign
III. Reassurance direction sign
IV. Finger Board direction sign
V. Street Name sign
VI. Town Name and Geographical Feature signs
VII. Service signs
VIII. Tourist Information and tourist destination signs
IX. Route Markers
A) I,II,IV,VII and IX only

B) II,III,V,VI and VII only
C) IV,V,VII,VIII and IX only
D) All of the above
If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of x/y + y/x.
A) negative
B) positive
Use laws of exponents to simplify each expression:
(3x^3)(y^4)(4xy^5)
A) 12(x^2)(y^9)
B) 12(x^4)(y^9)
C) 6(x^4)(y^9)
D) 6(x^3)(y^8)
Find the area of the triangle with sides 5, 6, and 13.
A) 3.56
B) 1.89
C) 5.25
D) no solution
A piece of property in downtown Kalibo is advertised for sale at Php 9,500/m^2. If the lengths of the
sides of the triangular lot are 70 m, 72 m, and 49 m, what is the asking price for the lot?
A) 16,058,000
B) 15,497,290
C) 15,864,250
D) 14,896,520
A person’s body surface area S (in square feet) can be approximated by S = (0.1091)(w^0.425)
(h^0.725), where height h is in inches and weight w is in pounds. If a person is 5 feet 6 inches tall,
what effect does a 10% increase in weight have on S?
A) S increases by 210%
B) S increases by 39.61%

C) S increases by 119%
D) S increases by 41.3%
An airplane travels a distance of 500 km against the wind in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Traveling the
same distance with the wind, the airplane consumed 1 hour and 15 minutes. Find the velocity of the
wind (kph).
A) 71.43
B) 57.14
C) 34.29
D) 42.86

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Question 1 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

Factor x^4 – y^2 + y – x^2 as completely as possible.

Question 2 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Question 3 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 4 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Given the equation x^2 +y^2 - 6x-8y-11=0, identify the center

A) 50 days, 9 hours, 8 minutes

I. Distraction due to road side activities

II. Signs composed of short legends may be enlarged to increase conspicuity

A) I, II and III only

Question 8 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Find the 6th term of the sequence -1/3, 2/3, 7/3…(n^2-2)/3

Question 11 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

Question 12 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Question 13 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

A regular tetrahedron has an edge of 4 ft long. Determine the volume (ft^3).

If x>0 and y<0, determine the sign of x/y + y/x.

Question 18 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

Given the Fourier series in cosine form:

F(t) = 5 cos 20pi t + 2 cos 40pi t + cos 80pi t

Compute the fundamental frequency.

Given nC10 = 22 nC12, determine the value of n.

Question 21 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 22 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

Question 23 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

Question 24 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 26 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

A) 16(4 + t)(4 – t)

Question 28 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

Question 33 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

A) 64x^2 + 25y^2 = 6400

Question 38 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

Question 39 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 41 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

The magnitude of vector F=5i + 6j – 3k is:

Question 42 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

Question 44 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Question 47 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Given the equation x^2 +y^2 - 6x-8y-11=0, determine the area

Question 48 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

A) not less than 25 m. or more than 50 m.

If x<0 and y>0, determine the sign of the real number y - x.

I. Shared turning and through lane

II. Flaring and tape

III. Separate lane for deceleration and storage

IV. Establishment of a traffic island

A) I, II, and III only

Question 52 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Question 53 of 75 MAY 2015 1 pt

Question 54 of 75 MAY 2016 1 pt

Question 56 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 58 of 75 analytic geo 2 pts

Question 59 of 75 NOV 2015 1 pt

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