MATHS SAMPLE TEST ANSWERS

The maths proficiency test consists of 25 questions taken from the Kumon maths programme levels A to I. Candidates
will have a maximum of 40 minutes to complete the test and they will need to show good proficiency in their use of basic
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, algebra and solving equations. Here are some examples of the
type of questions contained in the test.

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MATHS SAMPLE TEST ANSWERS

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Calculate the following expressions:

LEVEL A

1.

18 + 9 = 27

LEVEL A

2.

14 - 9 = 5

LEVEL B

3.

+399
+402
+801
LEVEL B

4.

+835
- 595
+240
LEVEL C

5.

72 8 = 9

6.

206
3 618

LEVEL C

LEVEL D

7.

+406
x 38
15428
LEVEL D

8.

29 R 259
273 8176

If 29 with wrong remainder, point.

If decimal or fraction, no penalty.

MATHS SAMPLE TEST ANSWERS

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Completely reduce the following number:

LEVEL D

9.

5
45
72 = 8
Calculate the following expressions. (If answer is not in mixed number format, no penalty)
LEVEL E

10.

3+3 = 1 7
4 5
20

LEVEL E

11.

+7 3 - 6 5 = 3
8
8
4

LEVEL E

12.

+ 2 5 x 12 = 34
6

LEVEL E

13.

1.25 2 1 = 7
7
12

LEVEL E

14.

2 1 2.8 = 5
3
6

LEVEL F

15.

+6 3 - 1 5 - 1 = 4 5
4
6
2
12

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16.

2 2 1 7 - 11 = 7
15
17 15
9

17.

6 1-2 2+ 13 = 5 7
3
5
10
30

18.

+1 2 - 1 7 8 1 x
13
20
8

19.

- (-2) + (-0.93) = 1.07

LEVEL F

1 =
12

LEVEL F

LEVEL F

LEVEL G

MATHS SAMPLE TEST ANSWERS

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Simplify or solve each expression below.

20.

4x + 9 = -3

LEVEL G

x = -3

21.

(-3a + b) + (-2a + 5b) = -5a + 6b

LEVEL G

Solve each equation below.

22.

2(3x - 4) = 3x - 11

LEVEL G

x = -1

If incorrect distributive property, point.

If incorrect sign, point.

23.

2
x
- 10 = x + 5
3
3

LEVEL G

x = -45

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Solve the equations.

24.

10x + 3y = 27

LEVEL H

3x - 5y = 73
(x, y) = (6, -11)

Many ways to begin problem, easiest to eliminate y-term,

but could eliminate x-term or solve by substitution. If incorrect sign, point.

25.

x2 - 6x - 7 = 0

LEVEL I

x = 7, -1

If incorrect sign, point