Test Prep CBEST Test Exam (page: 1)
Test Prep California Basic Educational Skills Test (Math and Reading)
Updated on: 28-Jul-2025

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If Linda purchases an item that costs $30 or less, she will pay with cash. If Linda purchases an item that costs between $30 and $70, she will pay with a check. If Linda purchases an item that costs $70 or greater, she will use a credit card.

If Linda recently paid for a certain item using a check, which of the following statements could be true?

  1. The item costs $20.
  2. The item costs $80.
  3. If the item had cost $20 more, she would have paid with cash.
  4. The item costs at least $70.
  5. The item costs more than $25.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Because Linda pays with a check only if an item costs more than $30, the item must have cost more than $25.



What is 56.73647 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

  1. 100
  2. 57
  3. 56.7
  4. 56.74
  5. 56.736

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The hundredth is the second digit to the right of the decimal point. Because the third decimal is 6, the second is rounded up to 4.



Which of the following is between1/3 and 1/4?

  1. Option A
  2. Option B
  3. Option C
  4. Option D
  5. Option E

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Find the answer using the following equations:

is between the other two fractions.



The population of Smithtown increases at a rate f 3% annually. If the population is currently 2,500, what will the population be at the same time next year?

  1. 2,530
  2. 2,560
  3. 2,575
  4. 2,800
  5. 3,000

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

3% is equal to 0.03, so multiply 2,500 times 0.03 and then add the result to 2,500, for a total of 2,575.



Use the graph below to answer the question.

What month in 1995 had the most rainfall?

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. November
  5. December

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

From the line chart, 1995 is represented by the line with squares at each month. In December 1995, there was 10 inches of rainfall, the most that year.



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