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cbest-section-1-math CBEST Mathematics Section Practice Questions

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97 questions in the full set8 sample questionsUpdated Aug 20, 2026
Exam fee
$30 USD
Level
Basic Skills
Valid for
Indefinite - CBEST passing scores remain valid permanently for all credential and employment purposes
Domains covered on the exam 3
  1. Estimation, Measurement, and Statistical Principles30%
  2. Computation and Problem Solving35%
  3. Numerical and Graphic Relationships35%
  1. 1

    Use the graph below to answer the questionWhat month in 1995 had the most rainfall? A.JanuaryB.FebruaryC.MarchD.NovemberE.December

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    Correct answer: E

  2. 2

    What was the average (mean) rainfall in February for the three years? A.4 inchesB.5 inchesC.6 inchesD.7 inchesE.8 inches

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    Correct answer: C

  3. 3

    The Chen family traveled 75 miles to visit relatives. If they traveled 43 1/3 miles before they stopped at a gas station, how far was the gas station from their relatives house? 1 A.Option AB.Option BC.Option CD.Option D

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    Correct answer: A

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    A school library's budget allocation for a year is displayed in the chart below. If the total budget for the year was $45,000, how much more money was allocated for Fiction Books than for Periodicals?

    pie title Library Budget Allocation "Fiction Books" : 40 "Non-Fiction Books" : 35 "Periodicals" : 15 "Digital Media" : 10

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    Correct answer: B

    First, find the percentage difference between Fiction Books (40%) and Periodicals (15%): 40% - 15% = 25%. Then, calculate 25% of the total budget: 0.25 × $45,000 = $11,250. Alternatively, calculate each amount separately: Fiction (0.40 × 45000 = $18,000), Periodicals (0.15 × 45000 = $6,750), and find the difference ($18,000 - $6,750 = $11,250).

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