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Below are some math problems similar to those found on the ATI TEAS Math Test and those found in our Test Prep Pack and our free TEAS Test page. Let's start with three real-world practice questions that reflect what you'll see on the actual exam. Take your time with each one—remember, understanding the process is just as important as getting the right answer.
These sample TEAS Math questions primarily assess arithmetic and algebra skills. This question requires arithmetic operations to calculate total points based on given compliments and their corresponding point values.
In a TV competition show called "Asgard's got talent" each competitor receives 100 points for every two judges' compliments and 20 points for every 36 family's compliments.
How many points did the competitor "Regina Avalon" obtain if we know she has received 6
compliments from the judges and 12 compliments from each family member?
Additional information- Regina's family is made up of 12 people.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is (D) – 380.
Question Breakdown: "Asgard's Got Talent" Scoring System
Let's solve this step by step:
Therefore, Regina got 380 points total, making (D) the correct answer.
The key insight: When dealing with ratios like this, break down the problem into smaller, manageable parts. Handle one calculation at a time (judges first, then family), and use simple multiplication to scale up from the base ratio to the actual numbers you need.
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"When I see complex word problems like this, I immediately break them into digestible chunks. Never try to solve everything at once - your brain will thank you!
I always double-check by asking "Does this make sense?" Regina got more judge compliments (which are worth more), so judge points should be higher than family points."
This question involves determining the number of items based on total profit and profit per item, requiring algebraic manipulation.
David bought some mouse traps for $800. Later on he sold them for $1240, making $5 on each trap, how many traps were involved?
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The correct answer is E
Question: Mouse Trap Profit Calculation
Let's solve this step by step:
Therefore, 88 traps were involved, making (E) the correct answer.
The key insight: This is a two-step problem. First, you need to find the total profit by subtracting the buy price from the sell price. Then, since you know how much profit each individual trap made, you can divide the total profit by the profit per trap to find the number of traps.
Think of it like this: If each trap contributes $5 to the total profit of $440, how many $5 bills would you need to make $440? That's why we divide 440 by 5.
A helpful way to check your answer:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"I always double-check by asking "Does this make sense?" Regina got more judge compliments (which are worth more), so judge points should be higher than family points.
I always verify my answer: 88 traps × $5 profit = $440 total profit ✓. This quick check catches 90% of calculation errors!"
This question involves calculating fractions of a total and determining the remaining amount, testing arithmetic skills with fractions
Of 220 papers that needed to be filed, Brad filed 1/4th and William filed half. How many papers remain that need to be filed?
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The correct answer is D.
Question #3: The Paper Filing Problem
Let's break this down step by step:
The answer is (D) 55 papers.
The key insight: When working with fractions of a whole number, try breaking the number into easier parts if it's hard to divide. Also, remember that what's left is just 1 minus the fraction that's been completed.
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Medical conversions are crucial for nursing success! I teach students to master unit conversions because they appear everywhere in healthcare. Here's my foolproof method:
Step 1: Find concentration per 1 mL
Step 2: Convert units
My Success Secret: I always write out the conversion factor: "1 mg = 1,000 mcg" at the top of my scratch paper. This prevents the #1 mistake I see - confusing which direction to convert!"
Math anxiety is common among students. We also offer a Math PrepPack for the HESI 2 which is another nursing entrance exam.
We will continue and tackle a fractions question where we have to convert among fractions, decimals, and percentages:
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The correct answer is (A).
Let me solve this step by step:
When dividing fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal:
First, let's convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
Now our problem is:
Multiply numerators and denominators:
Simplify:
The answer is A. 40/63
Key Insight:
When dividing fractions, remember the "KCF" rule:
Think of it this way: Just like when you divide by 2, it's the same as multiplying by 1/2, when you divide by any fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. This is why 2 2/7 ÷ 3 3/5 becomes 16/7 × 5/18.
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Outlier questions are my students' favorite once they learn my systematic approach. I always identify the outlier first, then predict the impact.
My method:
Step 1: Identify the outlier
Numbers: 6, 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36
6 is clearly the outlier (much lower than the rest)
Step 2: Analyze the median
Original: 8 numbers, median = (27 + 27) ÷ 2 = 27
Without 6: 7 numbers, median = 27 (middle value)
Median stays the same ✓
Step 3: Analyze the mean
Removing a low outlier always increases the mean
We're removing the lowest value, so average goes up ✓
I remember "LOW goes → MEAN grows" and "HIGH goes → MEAN slows." This simple rhyme has helped thousands of my students!"
The skill of converting between fractions and decimals is also useful when you solve difficult calculations. Let's look at a sample question that involves knowing the order of calculation:
What is
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The correct answer is (A).
Key Concept: Remember PEMDAS
Let's solve this step by step:
Therefore, answer (A) 11/432 is correct.
Key Insights:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"PEMDAS questions make students panic, but I teach a simple approach: "One operation at a time, always!" I never let my students try to do multiple steps mentally - that's where mistakes happen.I write "PEMDAS" at the top of my scratch paper and check off each step. This prevents the #1 mistake - doing operations in the wrong order!"
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For the following blood test, you are required to send at least 0.175 liters of blood to the laboratory. Which of the following amounts can be sent:
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Let's approach this step-by-step:
First, let's convert 0.175 liters to milliliters:
0.175 L = 0.175 × 1000 ml = 175 ml
Now, let's examine each option:
Regarding rounding:
In medical contexts, it's crucial to meet the requested requirements. In this case rounding down could lead to insufficient sample size, potentially affecting test results. Therefore, we always round up or choose an amount that exceeds the minimum requirement as you are required to send more than the minimum amount.
The correct answer is option D: 198 ml.
Key Insights:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"I teach the "L to mL rule" - move decimal 3 places RIGHT. And remember: medical minimums are NEVER negotiable - always choose the amount that exceeds requirements!"
Practice identifying decimal places quickly: tenths (1st after decimal), hundredths (2nd), thousandths (3rd), and so on. This skill will help you in many math and science applications. Try our free science test practice and see for yourself.
Now that you've explored the "Numbers and Operations" section, take your TEAS Math prep to the next level. Our comprehensive free study guide covers all essential topics.
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There are 16 questions in this sub-section - Measurement and Data. Make sure you understand the answers and explanations provided, and use our Study Guide to familiarize yourself with the subtopics:
The following question shows that you can read bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts.
A teacher in school asked students whether they had tried a cigarette or not. The data is displayed in the chart. What is the mean percent of students who have tried a cigarette aged 15 through 18? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
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The correct answer is (B).
To find the mean percent for ages 15-18:
Therefore, (B) 43.3% is correct.
Key Insights:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"I always highlight the specific age range in the question. This prevents the most common mistake - including data that shouldn't be there!"
Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your TEAS 7 prep
A good strategy for analogy questions is to start by making up a short, simple sentence to connect the two words in the first analogy. For example: “A parody is satirical.” Then, you can substitute in the words from the second analogy to help you eliminate answer choices.
Let's move on to the next measurement and data question. This question asks you to identify independent and dependent variables and to distinguish between positive and negative correlations.
Which of the following statements about the table are correct?
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The correct answer is (C).
Let's analyze this step by step:
Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.
Key Insights:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"I visualize the graph in my head. If the line goes up from left to right, it's positive. If it goes down, it's negative. Simple as that!"
Moving on to the topic of medication dosages and unit conversions, let's examine a critical scenario involving an allergic reaction and emergency treatment.
Harriet, who is allergic to peanuts, accidently consumed a small amount of peanut oil while visiting a restaurant. Consequently, she suffered from anaphylactic shock, and was rushed to the nearest hospital, where she was injected with a 150 micrograms/0.3ml adrenaline solution.
How much adrenaline is found in 1 milliliter of the solution?
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The correct answer is (D).
Therefore, answer (D) 0.5 mg is correct.
Key Insights:
Think of it like this: If you have $150 split among 0.3 groups, each full group would get $500. Then convert that $500 to a different currency by dividing by 1000.
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Two-step conversion problems are where students make the most mistakes. I teach a simple mantra: "Scale up first, then convert units." Never try to do both steps at once!"
Shifting our focus to everyday medical calculations, we'll now consider a common situation many medical staff face when administering over-the-counter medication to their children.
Mary wishes to give liquid Tylenol to her two young children (3 and 5 years old), both suffering from fever. According to the label, between the ages of 2–3, the recommended dosage is 5 milliliters, and between the ages of 4–5, the recommended dosage is 7.5 milliliters. For both age groups, a maximum of five doses are allowed per day.
How much liquid Tylenol does Mary have to buy if she wants to be sure she has enough medicine to give both children maximum dosages for four days?
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The correct answer is (A).
First, let's organize what we know:
Each child can take up to 5 doses per day
We need enough for 4 days
We need to calculate for BOTH children
Let's calculate daily needs for each child:
Total daily need: 25 mL + 37.5 mL = 62.5 mL per day for both children
Now calculate for all 4 days:
62.5 mL × 4 days = 250 mL total needed
Double-check our work:
Total: 100 mL + 150 mL = 250 mL
Therefore, Mary needs to buy 250 mL of liquid Tylenol.
The answer is A. 250 milliliters
Key Learning Points:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Multi-variable problems overwhelm students, but I break them down using my "organize first, calculate second" approach. I never let students jump straight into math - organization prevents 80% of errors."
We conclude our free sample TEAS Math questions by asking a question about data.
6, 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36
Which of the following conclusions would be correct if the outlier was removed from this set?
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The correct answer is (D)
Let me help you understand how to solve this step by step, using clear reasoning that will help you tackle similar problems in the future.
First, let's identify the outlier:
Let's calculate the current median (middle number):
Let's check the mean:
Therefore, the answer is D: The median would stay the same and the mean would increase.
Key Learning Points:
An outlier is a value that's significantly different from other values
Removing a low outlier will increase the mean
The median isn't always affected by removing an outlier, especially if the outlier is on the end of the data set
With an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle numbers
With an odd number of values, the median is the middle number
This type of question tests your understanding of how outliers affect measures of central tendency (mean and median). Remember that:
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Outlier questions are my students' favorite once they learn my memory trick: "Kill the extreme, boost the mean!" When you remove an extreme low value, the average goes up.
Step 1: Spot the outlier
Data: 6, 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36
6 is way lower than the cluster (23-36)
Step 2: Check median impact
Original: 8 numbers, median = (27+27)÷2 = 27
Without 6: 7 numbers, median = 27 (middle value)
Median unchanged ✓
Step 3: Check mean impact
Removing lowest value always increases mean
Think: if you remove the worst grade, your average improves!
I use the phrase "Low goes, mean grows" - it's cheesy but my students never forget it!"
A farmer needs to calculate how much feed to buy each week for his farm. He knows that each cow eats 24 pounds of feed a day and each pig eats 7 pounds of feed a day. If he has x cows and y pigs, how much feed does he need to buy each week?
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The correct answer is (D).
determine how much feed the farmer needs to buy each week, we need to first calculate the daily feed requirement and then extend it to a weekly requirement.
Daily Feed Calculation:
If the farmer has xxx cows, the total feed for the cows per day is 24x24x24x pounds.
If the farmer has yyy pigs, the total feed for the pigs per day is 7y7y7y pounds.
Therefore, the total daily feed for both cows and pigs is 24x+7y24x + 7y24x+7y pounds.
Weekly Feed Calculation:
Calculate daily feed: (24x + 7y) pounds Weekly feed: 7(24x + 7y) = 168x + 49y pounds
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"Word-to-algebra problems scare students, but I teach them to think in steps: "Daily first, then weekly." Never try to jump straight to the final expression - build it piece by piece."
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The ATI TEAS Math is a section that is found inside the ATI TEAS exam. It is comprised of the following topics:
You will have 54 minutes to answer the 38 items on the Math section. The use of a calculator in this section is permitted.
We recommend you use our study guide to ensure you cover all sub-topics. You will be given here a few sample questions from each domain, but notice that each domain has the following sub-topics:
The TEAS Math tests practical math skills needed for nursing school success. You'll encounter arithmetic, basic algebra, unit conversions, data interpretation, and statistics. Our prep pack covers every topic with authentic practice questions.
You'll answer 38 questions in 54 minutes. This includes 34 scored questions and 4 pretest questions (which don't count toward your score). Time management is crucial!
Yes! A four-function calculator is provided on-screen. However, don't rely on it completely - practice mental math shortcuts to save time on simple calculations.
Most nursing programs accept scores of 65-70% or higher. Top-tier programs often require 80%+. Our students typically see 15-20 point improvements after using our prep pack.
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