California Basic Educational Skills Test - Math

Here you have the best Test Prep CBEST Section 1 Math practice exam questions

  • You have 100 total questions across 20 pages (5 per page)
  • These questions were last updated on March 25, 2026
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Question 1 of 100

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?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is E.

Because Linda pays with a check only if an item costs more than $30, the item must have cost more than $25.
Question 2 of 100

What is

  1. 56.73647 rounded to the nearest hundredth?
Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is D.

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.
Question 3 of 100

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

Exam CBEST Section 1 Math: Question 3 - Image 1
Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is E.

Find the answer using the following equations:
Exam CBEST Section 1 Math: Question 3 - Image 2 is between the other two fractions. E
Question 4 of 100

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?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is C.

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.
Question 5 of 100

Use the graph below to answer the question

Exam CBEST Section 1 Math: Question 5 - Image 1

What month in 1995 had the most rainfall?

Answer

Suggested Answer

The suggested answer is E.

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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The Test Prep CBEST Section 1 Math (California Basic Educational Skills Test - Math) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

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