Direction: Choose the best answer from the choices given.

1. When John sorts his collection of computer card games into groups of 3,4,5, or 8, there
is always one card left. What is the smallest number of cards, John can have?
A. 80
B. 120
C. 65
D. 121

Ans: D − 121
Using Least Common Multiple
- LCM of 3,4,5 and 8 is 120 plus 1 card equals 121.
Using Divisibility Rule
- A. 80 is not divisible by 3
- B. 120 is divisible by 3,4,5 and 8 but we still need to add 1 card
- C. 65 is not divisible by 3,4 and 8
- D. 121 correct answer

2. The product of (𝑥 𝑚 − 1)(𝑥 2𝑚 + 𝑥 𝑚 + 1).

A. 𝑥 3𝑚 + 1
B. 𝑥 3𝑚 − 1
C. 𝑥 −3𝑚 + 𝑥 𝑚 + 1
D. 𝑥 3𝑚 − 𝑥 𝑚 + 1
Ans: B. 𝑥 3𝑚 − 1
Special Product - Difference of 2 cubes
a3 – b3 = (a+b)(a2 + ab + b2)

3. Evaluate 3𝑥 − 2[𝑥 − (2𝑥 + 1)].

A. 3𝑥 − 2
B. 5𝑥 + 2
C. 3𝑥 + 2
D. 5𝑥 − 2

Ans: 𝐵 − 5𝑥 + 2
Remember PEMDAS
3𝑥 − 2[𝑥 − (2𝑥 + 1)]
= 3𝑥 − 2[𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 1]
= 3𝑥 − 2(−𝑥 − 1)
= 3𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 2
= 5𝑥 + 2

4. Evaluate √27 − √12 − √3

A. 0
B. 2√3
C. 3√3
D. −√3
Ans: A. 0
 √27 − √12 − √3
=√9(3) − √4(3) − √3
=3√3 − 2√3 − √3 = 0
2
5. The value of 64−3
1
𝐴.
8
1
6.
4
7. 16
1
8.
16
1
Ans: 𝐷 −
16
Using Laws of Exponent
2
1 1 1
64−3 = 3 = =
√642 42 16

6. Simplify 2−1 ⋅ 3−1 (2−1 + 3−1 ).

5
A.
6
5
B.
36
36
C.
5
6
D.
5

5
Ans:- B.
36
Laws of Exponent
= 2−1 ⋅ 3−1 (2−1 + 3−1 )
1 1 1 1
= ⋅ ( + )
2 3 2 3
1 3+2 5
= ( )=
6 6 36

7. Mr. Reyes can dig a ditch in 6 days and Mr. Roxas in 8 days. In how many days can
both men together dig the ditch?
20
A.
7
24
B.
7
C. 14
D. 7
Ans:-B. Let x = number of days both men can dig the ditch
1 1 1
Mr. Reyes + Mr. Roxas = 𝐵𝑜𝑡ℎ
6 8 𝑥
1 1 1
+ =
6 8 𝑥
4+3 1
=
24 𝑥
 7 1
=
24 𝑥
24
𝑥=
7

8. One - third of a certain number exceeds 12 by as much as 100 exceeds the number. What
is the number?
A. 64
C. 60
B. 84
D. 80
Ans:- B. 84
Let 𝑥 = the number
1
𝑥 − 12 = 100 − 𝑥
3
𝑥 = 84

9. Ann is two-thirds as old as her sister. Twenty years from now, she will be seven-eighths
as old. How old is Ann?
A. 12
B. 10
C. 9
D. 8
Ans: D − 8
𝐿𝑒𝑡 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑛𝑛’𝑠 𝑆𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟
2
𝑥 = 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑛𝑛
3
Note: 20 years from now means we need to add 20
2 7
𝑥 + 20 = (𝑥 + 20)
3 8
2
𝑥 = 12 𝑥=8
3

10. Find two numbers such that if 3 is subtracted from each of them they will be in the ratio
2: 1, while if 5 is added to each of them they will be in the ratio 4: 3.
A. 10,6
C. 11,8
B. 12,8
D. 11,7
Ans: D. 11,7
Use elimination method for two variables
𝑥−3 2 𝑥+5 4
= =
𝑦−3 1 𝑦+5 3
𝑥 = 11 and 𝑦 = 7
𝑥−3 2
= 𝑏𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑦−3 1
𝑥 − 3 = 2y − 6 Equation 1
 𝑥+5 4
= 𝑏𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑦+5 3
3𝑥 − 15 = 4y + 20 Equation 2
Add both equations: 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −3 Multiply -3 −3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 9
+ 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 5 + 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 5
2𝑦 = 14 = 7
Substitute value of y to Equation 1
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −3
𝑥 − 2(7) = −3
𝑥 − 14 = −3
𝑥 = −3 + 14
𝑥 = 11

11. How many different committees of 4 each can be chosen from a class of 15 members?
A. 4
C. 60
B. 1365
D. 32,760
Ans: 𝐁. 1365
Using concepts of combination in probability
𝑛!
Formula nCr = where n is total number of objects and r is number of objects you are
𝑟!(𝑛−𝑟)!
choosing
15 𝐶4 = 1365

12. The LCM of two counting numbers is 42 and their GCF is 7. If one of them is 14, what is
the other number?
A. 15
B. 21
C. 14
D. 42
Ans: B. 21
We know that the product of the LCM and the GCF of two numbers equals the product of the
two numbers themselves.
𝐿𝐶𝑀 𝑥 𝐺𝐶𝐹 = 42 𝑥 7 = 294
294 = 14𝑥
𝑥 = 21
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
GCF of 14 and 21 is 7

13. What is 135∘ in radians?

5𝜋
A.
8
3𝜋
B.
4
 2𝜋
C.
3
5𝜋
D.
3
3𝜋
Ans: B −
4
𝜋
Converting degrees to radians use formula 𝐷𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑥
180∘
180∘
Converting radians to degrees use formula 𝑅𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑥
𝜋
Solution:
𝜋 3𝜋
135∘ x ∘ =
180 4

14. If the points (−2,0), (−2,3) and (4,3) are connected to each other, what kind of triangle is
formed?
A. Equilateral
B. Right
C. Obtuse
D. Isosceles
Ans: B. Right Triangle
Plot in the cartesian plane to visualize
Sinces 2 sides are perpendicular (with 90∘ angle) so the triangle is Right triangle

15. The distance between points (3, −2) and (−2,3) is?
A. 5
B. 2√5
C. 5√2
D. 50
Ans: C. 5√2
Distance formula d = √(𝑥1 + 𝑥2 )2 + (𝑦1 − 𝑦2 )2
Solution:
𝑥1 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥2 = −2
𝑦1 = −2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦2 = 3
D = √(3 + 2)2 + (−2 − 3)2 = √50 = 5√2
16. In how many ways may a radiologist assign 5 patients to undergo a screening test for
pulmonary tuberculosis 𝑥-ray?
A. 10
B. 60
C. 120
D. 5
Ans: C. 120
Using permutation formula nPn = n!
Solution: n = 5 therefore 5! = 120

17. In how many ways can 6 different trees be planted in a circle?

A. 6
B. 120
C. 5
D. 720
Ans: B. 120
Using Circular Permutation formula (n-1)P(n-1) = (n-1)!
Solution: since n = 6 therfore (6 − 1)! = 5! = 120

Problems for 18 − 22. A box contains 2 red, 3 white, and 4 blue balls. If 3 balls are drawn at
random WITHOUT replacement, determine the probability that:

18. All three are blue?

3
A.
7
2
B. 。
7
1
C.
21
2
D.
21
1
Ans: C.
21

4 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
First draw =
9 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
3 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Second draw =
8 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
2 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Third draw =
7 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠

4 3 2 1
P (all 3 balls are blue) = ⋅ ⋅ =
9 8 7 21

19. 2 are blue and 1 is white?

3
A.
7
1
B.
21
1
C.
14
3
D.
14
1
Ans: C.
14
4 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
First draw =
9 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
3 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Second draw =
8 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
3 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒
Third draw =
7 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠

4 3 3 1
𝑃(2 are blue and 1 is white) ( ⋅ ⋅ ) =
9 8 7 14

20. At least 1 is blue?

3
A.
14
37
B.
42
3
C.
42
1
D.
21
37
Ans: 𝐵.
42
5 𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
First draw =
9 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
4 𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Second draw =
8 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
 3 𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Third draw =
7 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠

5 4 3
P(non-blue) = ⋅ ⋅
9 8 7
To get the probability of at leat 1 blue, we need to subtratct P(non-blue) from 1 or the whole.
5 4 3 37
𝑃( at least 1 is blue ) = 1 − 𝑃( no blue ) = 1 − ⋅ ⋅ =
9 8 7 42

21. 3 balls drawn in succession are red, white, and blue?

3
A.
14
1
B.
21
1
C.
7
3
D.
7
1
Ans: 𝐵.
21
2 𝑟𝑒𝑑
First draw =
9 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
3 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑒
Second draw =
8 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
4 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒
Third draw =
7 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠
2 3 4 1
𝑃(𝑅𝑊𝐵) = ⋅ ⋅ =
9 8 7 21

22. 3 balls are of different colors

1
A.
7
1
C.
14
4
B.
7
2
D.
7
2
Ans: 𝐃.
7
Total number of favorable outcomes = 2×3×4 = 24
Total ways to choose 3 balls out of 9 (combination) = 84
24 2
𝑃(3 different colors ) = =
84 7
1 1 1
23. What is the average of , , and = ?
2 3 6
A. 1
1
B.
6
1
C.
3
1
D.
4
1
Ans: C.
3
Solution: Add the numbers then divide by the count of the numbers. Since there are only
three numbers then divide by 3.
1 1 1 1
( + + )÷3 =
2 3 6 3
24. A meter stick was cut into 2 pieces at the 36 cm - mark. What is the ratio of the smaller
piece to the largest piece?
A. 16: 25
 B. 13: 50
C. 9: 25
D. 9: 16
Ans: D. 9: 16
100 cm – 36 cm = 64 cm the second piece
1 m = 100 cm
36 cm: 64 cm = 9: 16

25. The perimeter of a rectangle is 10ft. What is its width if the length is 4ft ?
A. 1ft
B. 2ft
C. 1.5ft
D. 2: 5ft
Ans: 𝐀. 1 ft
Let w = width
Perimeter = 2 width + 2 Length
Since perimeter = 10 and length is 4, then
2𝑤 + 2(4) = 10
2𝑤 + 8 = 10
2𝑤 = 10 − 8
2𝑤 = 2
𝑤 ′ = 1 ft