# 10 Most Common CLEP College Math Questions

Preparing for the CLEP College Math test? Want a preview of the most common mathematics questions on the CLEP College Math test? If so, then you are in the right place.

The mathematics section of CLEP College can be a challenging area for many test-takers, but with enough patience, it can be easy and even enjoyable!

Preparing for the CLEP College Math test can be a nerve-wracking experience. Learning more about what you’re going to see when you take the CLEP College can help to reduce those pre-test jitters. Here’s your chance to review the 10 most common CLEP College Math questions to help you know what to expect and what to practice most. Try these 10 most common CLEP College Math questions to hone your mathematical skills and to see if your math skills are up to date on what’s being asked on the exam or if you still need more practice.

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## 10 Sample CLEP College Math Practice Questions

1- The marked price of a computer is D dollar. Its price decreased by $$25\%$$ in January and later increased by $$10\%$$ in February. What is the final price of the computer in D dollar?

A. $$0.80 D$$

B. $$0.82D$$

C. $$0.90D$$

D. $$1.20D$$

2- The radius of the following cylinder is (8) inches and its height is (14) inches. What is the surface area of the cylinder?

A. $$64\ π\ in^2$$

B. $$128\ π\ in^2$$

C. $$192\ π\ in^2$$

D. $$352\ π\ in^2$$

3- The average of 13,15,20 and $$x$$ is 20. What is the value of $$x$$?

A. 9

B. 15

C. 18

D. 32

4- The price of a sofa is decreased by $$25\%$$ to $450. What was its original price? A.$480

B. $520 C.$560

D. $600 5- The area of a circle is $$49 π$$. What is the circumference of the circle? A. $$7 π$$ B. $$14 π$$ C. $$32 π$$ D. $$64 π$$ 6- A$50 shirt now selling for $28 is discounted by what percent? A. $$20\%$$ B. $$44\%$$ C. $$54\%$$ D. $$60\%$$ 7- In 1999, the average worker’s income increased$2,000 per year starting from $26,000 annual salary. Which equation represents income greater than average? (I= income, $$x$$ = number of years after 1999) A. $$I > 2000 x +26000$$ B. $$I >-2000 x +26000$$ C. $$I <-2000 x + 26000$$ D. $$I < 2000 x-26000$$ 8- A boat sails 60 miles south and then 80 miles east. How far is the boat from its start point? A. 45 miles B. 50 miles C. 60 miles D. 100 miles 9-Sophia purchased a sofa for$530.40. The sofa is regularly priced at $631. What was the percent discount Sophia received on the sofa? A. $$12\%$$ B. $$16\%$$ C. $$20\%$$ D. $$25\%$$ 10- The score of Emma was half as that of Ava and the score of Mia was twice that of Ava. If the score of Mia was 40, what is the score of Emma? A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 30 ## Best CLEP College Math Prep Resource for 2021 ## Answers: 1- B To find the discount, multiply the number by $$(100\%-$$rate of discount). Therefore, for the first discount we get: (D) $$(100\%-25\%)=(D)(0.75)= 0.75$$. For increase of $$10\%: (0.75 D)(100\%+10\%)$$=$$(0.75 D)(1.10)=0.82 D=82\%$$ of D or (0.82) D. 2- D Surface Area of a cylinder $$=2πr (r+ h)$$, The radius of the cylinder is 8 inches and its height is 14 inches. Surface Area of a cylinder $$=2 (π)(8)(8+14)=352 π$$ 3- D average$$=\frac{sum \ of \ terms }{number \ of \ terms} ⇒20=\frac{13+15+20+x}{4}⇒80=48+x ⇒ x=32$$ 4- D Let $$x$$ be the original price. If the price of the sofa is decreased by $$25\%$$ to$450, then: $$75\%$$ of $$x=450 ⇒ 0.75x=450 ⇒ x=450÷0.75=600$$

5- B
Use the formula of areas of circles. Area $$= πr^2 ⇒ 49π = πr^2 ⇒ 49 =r^2 ⇒ r=7$$
Radius of the circle is 7. Now, use the circumference formula: Circumference $$= 2πr=2π (7)=14 π.$$

6- B
Use the formula for Percent of Change. $$\frac{New \ Value-Old \ Value}{Old \ Value}×100\%$$.
$$\frac{28-50}{50}×100 \%=-44\%$$ (negative sign here means that the new price is less than old price).

7- A

Let $$x$$ be the number of years. Therefore, $2,000 per year equals $$2000x$$. starting from$26,000 annual salary means you should add that amount to $$2000x$$. Income more than that is:
$$I>2000 x + 26000$$

8- D
Use the information provided in the question to draw the shape.
Use Pythagorean Theorem: $$a^2+b^2=c^2$$
$$60^2+80^2= c^2⇒ 3600 +6400 =c^2 ⇒ 10000 =c^2 ⇒ c=100$$

9- B
The question is this: 530.40 is what percent of 631?
percent$$=\frac{530.40}{631 } =84.05≅84. 530.40$$ is $$84\%$$ of 631. Therefore, the discount is:
$$100\%-84\%=16\%$$

10- A
If the score of Mia was 40, therefore the score of Ava is 20. Since, the score of Emma was half as that of Ava, therefore, the score of Emma is 10.

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