Welcome to our “Daily Math Practice Challenge: Preparing for the ACT Exam”! This challenge is designed to help you engage in targeted math practice every day, gearing up for the ACT exam. Through daily exercises, you will enhance your problem-solving speed, deepen your understanding of mathematical concepts, and strengthen your ability to tackle a variety of math problems.
1. A retail sales associate’s daily commission during 1 week was $20 on Monday and Tuesday and $60 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. What was the associate’s average daily commission for these 5 days?
A. $40
B. $41
C. $44
D. $45
E. $46
2. In the figure below, C is on BD, ∠BAC measures 35°, and ∠ABC measures 95°. What is the measure of ∠ACD ?
F. 95°
G. 125°
H. 130°
J. 140°
K. 145°
3. Wally buys dog collars online for $4 each. The shipping and handling fee is $5 total, regardless of the number of dog collars ordered. Which of the following equations represents the relationship between x, the number of dog collars ordered, and y, Wally’s total bill in dollars?
A. y =x⁄5
B. y = 4x
C. y = 9x
D. y = 4x + 5
E. y = 5x + 4
4. A certain rectangle has a width of 6 km and a length that is 4 km more than 2 times the width. What is the area, in square kilometers, of this rectangle?
F. 16
G. 24
H. 32
J. 60
K. 96
5. ⎪4 − 3⎪ − ⎪2 − 5⎪ = ?
A. −4
B. −2
C. 2
D. 4
E. 14