1.

A rational expression is a/an

a. fraction b. fraction whose numerator and denominator contain fraction
c. ratio of two polynomials with denominators not equal to zero d. expression involving fractions
2. Which of the following is not an example of rational algebraic expression?
3𝑐 3 𝑦 𝑎−𝑏
a. b. c. 4y-2 + z-3 d.
√(𝑎+1)0 √3𝑦 𝑎+𝑏
3. The fraction is said to be in its lowest terms when the only factors common to both numerator and
denominator is one. The statement is _____.
a. false b. true c. a and b d. none
4. To simplify a fraction, we _____ the numerator and denominator and divide out _____ factors.
a. divide, common b. multiply, common c. simplify, common d. factor, common
5. When we multiply two fractions, we write the _____ of the numerators over the _____ of the denominator.
a. factors, factors b. product, product c. quotient, quotient d. sum, difference
6. The process of division is the inverse of _____.
a. multiplication b. addition c. subtraction d. division
7. To add fractions having the same denominators, place the sum of the _____ over the _____ denominators.
a. denominator, least common b. denominator, common
c. numerator, least common d. numerator, common
8. To divide fractions, multiply the numerator by the _____ of the divisor.
a. factors b. least common denominator c. reciprocal d. none
𝑎 𝑐
9. If a, b and c are non zero numbers then, + = ____
𝑏 𝑏
𝑎+ 𝑐 𝑎𝑐 𝑎𝑐 𝑎+𝑐
a. b. c. d.
𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑏 2𝑏
10. After adding and subtracting rational algebraic expression, we try to _____.
a. copy b. simplify c. divide d. evaluate
11. A complex rational expression is a
a. sum of two fraction b. square of two fraction c. fraction with large denominator
d. fraction having rational algebraic expression either in the numerator and denominator or both
4 𝑎
+
𝑎 𝑏
12. The numerator of the complex fractions 3 is
+2
𝑎
4 𝑎 3 4𝑎+4𝑏
a. + b. + 2 c. 4 + a d.
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑎𝑏
13. The volume of a certain gas will increase as the pressure applied to it decreases. This relationship can be
𝑉𝑃
modeled using the formula. 𝑣2 = 1 1 where V1 is the initial volume of the gas, P1 is the initial pressure,
𝑃2
P2 is the final pressure and V2 is the final volume of the gas. If the initial volume of the gas is 500ml and
1
the initial pressure is 𝑎𝑡𝑚, what is the final volume of the gas if the final pressure is 5 atm? What is
2
asked in the problem?
a. the final pressure b. the initial volume of the gas
c. initial pressure d. The final volume of the gas
14. Cardo can complete his school project in x hours. What part of the job can be completed by Cardo after
three hours?
3 𝑥
a. x + 3 b. x – 3 c. d.
𝑥 3
15. If Glen, a group mate of Cardo in number 14, can do the project in three hours, which expression below represents rate of Cardo
and Glen working together?
3 1 1 1
a. 3 + x b. + c. − d. x -3
𝑥 𝑥 3 𝑥
16. What is the value of a non-zero polynomial raised to 0?
a. undefined b. zero c. constant d. cannot be determined
1
17. What is the equivalent of −8 ?
𝑥
1 1
a. −8 b x-8 c. . x8 d.
𝑥 𝑥 −8
18. (a + b + c2)0 is equal to
a. abc2 b. a + b + c2 c. 1 d. a + bc2
4𝑎 −2
19. What is the simplest form of ?
2𝑎𝑏 −2
2𝑎 2𝑏 2 2𝑎3
a. 4ab b. c. d.
𝑏2 𝑎3 𝑏2
2𝑎2
20. Find the value of the variable that makes the expression undefined?
𝑎−3
a. 6 b. 4 c. 5 d. 3
21. Which of the following statement is true?
𝑥+8 𝑥 2 +7 5𝑥+7 7 10𝑥
i. =8 ii. = 𝑥2 + 1 iii. = iv. =𝑥
𝑥 7 5𝑥+11 11 10
a. I only b. ii only c. iii only d. iv only
9𝑎𝑏 26
22. The simplest form of ● 2 is
13 4𝑎 𝑏
1 9𝑎 18 9
a. b. c. d.
𝑎 2 2𝑏 2𝑎

𝑥−2 4𝑥−8
23. The simplified form of ÷ is
3𝑥 6𝑥
1 2
a. x-2 b. 1/2 c. d.
3 𝑥− 2
3 5
24. The simplest form of − is
𝑎−2 𝑎+3
 19−2𝑎 2𝑎−19 2𝑎 19−2𝑎
a. b. c. d.
𝑎−2 𝑎+3 (𝑎−2)(𝑎+3) (𝑎−2)(𝑎+3)
1
𝑥
25. The simplest form of 1 is
𝑦
𝑥 𝑦 1
a. b. xy c. d.
𝑦 𝑥 𝑥𝑦
(𝑎5 )−2
26. What is the value of when a = 2
𝑎4
1 1
a. b. c. 16 384 d. a14
16 384 𝑎14
5𝑦 15
27. Which is the sum of and ?
10 10
𝑦+3 𝑦+3 5𝑦 𝑦+2
a. b. c. d.
2 10 10 5
6𝑥−9
28. What is the reciprocal of ?
25
6𝑥+9 25 25
a. b. c. d. none of these
25 6𝑥−9 6𝑥+9
2
29. The greatest common factor of 24x and 14x is
a.2x b. 2x2 c. 4x d. 24x2
1 3 6
30. Jemson has a triangular garden. The measure of its sides are as follows; , , . Find the perimeter of Jemson’s garden.
2𝑎 2𝑎 2𝑎
10 5 10 5
a. b. c. d.
2𝑎 𝑎 6𝑎 3𝑎
𝑥+1 5
31. Find the area of the rectangular pool whose length is and whose width is ?
15 𝑥+1
1 1
a. b. 3 c. d. 5
3 5
3𝑥 2
32. Evaluate if x = 4.
8
48 12
a. 6 b. 8 c. d.
8 8
𝑙 −1 𝑜−2
33. Rewrite the expression with positive exponents.
𝑣𝑒
1 𝑙𝑜 1 𝑣𝑒
a. b. c. d.
𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑜2 𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑜
5 10
34. Perform the indicated operation + ?
30𝑎 30𝑎
15 15 1 50
a. b. 2 c. d.
30𝑎 30𝑎 2𝑎 30𝑎
35. You own three hectares of land and you want to mow it for farming. What will you do to finish it at a very
least time?
a. Hire three efficient laborers b. Rent a small mower c. do kaingin d. use germicide
36. Your father, a tricycle driver, asked you regarding the best motorcycle to buy. What will you do to help
your father?
a. Look for the fastest motorcycle b. Find an imitated brand of motorcycle
c. Canvass for the cheapest motorcycle d. Search for fuel-efficient type of motorcycle
37. Karen says that 7-3 is the same as -73. Is she correct?
a. Yes because they have the same value b. Yes because they are almost the same
c. No because they have different value d. No because 7 and -7 are different
𝑏5
38. Onyok claims that ( 2)3 = (b5-2)3 = (b3)3 = b6 . Is he correct?
𝑏
a. Yes because the answer is b 6.
b. Yes because he uses the quotient rule and his answer is correct.
c. No though his solution is correct his final answer should be b 9
d. No because he doesn’t follow the correct step
𝑎2 − 1
39. Lawin was asked by his teacher to simplify on the board. He wrote his solution on the board
𝑎2 − 𝑎
𝑎2 − 1 (𝑎+1)(𝑎−1)
this way: = = 1 . Did he arrive at the correct answer?
𝑎2 − 𝑎 𝑎(𝑎−1)
a. Yes, the LCD must be eliminated to simplify the expression
1
b. No, a2 must be cancelled out so that the answer is
𝑎
c. Yes, the expressions that he crossed out are all common factors
d. No, a is not a common factor of numerator.
𝑥− 1 1+𝑥
40. Your friend James, multiplied 𝑎𝑛𝑑 . His solution is presented
2− 𝑥 1−𝑥
𝑥− 1 1+𝑥 𝑥− 1 1+𝑥 𝑥+ 1
below: ● = = . Is his solution correct?
2− 𝑥 1−𝑥 2− 𝑥 1−𝑥 2− 𝑥
a. No, there is no common factor to both numerator and denominator
b. No, the multiplier must be reciprocated first before multiplying the expressions
c. No, common variables must be eliminated
d. No, dividing an expression by its multiplicative inverse is not equal to one