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7- 55 students took an exam and 11 of them failed. What percent of the students passed the exam?

A. \(20 \%\)

B. \(40 \%\)

C. \(60 \%\)

D. \(80 \%\)

8- Jason needs an \(75\%\) average in his writing class to pass. On his first 4 exams, he earned scores of \(68\%, 72\%, 85\%\), and \(90\%\). What is the minimum score Jason can earn on his fifth and final test to pass? __________

9- A bank is offering \(3.5\%\) simple interest on a savings account. If you deposit $12,000, how much interest will you earn in two years?

A. $420

B. $840

C. $4200

D. $8400

10- 5 less than twice a positive integer is 83. What is the integer?

A. 39

B. 41

C. 42

D. 44

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Answers:

2- C
Let \(x\) be the original price.
If the price of a laptop is decreased by \(10\%\) to $360, then:
\(90 \% of x=360 ⇒ 0.90x=360 ⇒ x=360÷0.90=400\)

3- B
Write the numbers in order:
\(4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18\)
Since we have 7 numbers (7 is odd), then the median is the number in the middle, which is 9.

4- A
Let \(L\) be the price of a laptop and \(C\) be the price of the computer.
\(3(L) =5(C) \space and \space L = $200 + C \)
Therefore, \(3($200 + C) =5C ⇒ $600 + 3C = 5C ⇒ C=$300\)

5- 97.6
Use the area of the square formula.
\(S = a^2 ⇒ 595.36 = a^2 ⇒ a = 24.4\)
Use the perimeter of the square formula.
\(P = 4a ⇒ P=4(24.4) ⇒ P = 97.6\)

6- C
The distance between Jason and Joe is 9 miles. Jason running at 5.5 miles per hour and Joe is running at the speed of 7 miles per hour. Therefore, every hour the distance is 1.5 miles less.
\(9 ÷ 1.5 = 6\)

7- D
The failing rate is 11 out of \(55 = \frac{11}{55}\).
Change the fraction to percent:
\(\frac{11}{55} ×100\%=20\%\)
20 percent of students failed. Therefore, 80 percent of students passed the exam.

8- 60
Jason needs an \(75\%\) average to pass for five exams. Therefore, the sum of 5 exams must be at least \(5 × 75 = 375\)
The sum of 4 exams is:
\(68 + 72 + 85 + 90 = 315\)
The minimum score Jason can earn on his fifth and final test to pass is:
\( 375 – 315 = 60\)

9- B
Use a simple interest formula:
\(I=prt\)
(I = interest, p = principal, r = rate, t = time)
\(I=(12000)(0.035)(2)=840\)

10- D
Let \(x\) be the integer. Then:
\(2x – 5 = 83\)
Add 5 both sides: \(2x = 88\)
Divide both sides by 2: \(x = 44\)

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How to use 7th Grade PSSA Math Practice Test Questions as real practice

7th Grade PSSA Math Practice Test Questions works best when it is used as a short, focused study session rather than a quick click-through activity. The goal is not simply to finish the questions. The goal is to notice which skills feel automatic, which skills still need review, and which mistakes happen when you rush.

Start with a clean piece of scratch paper. For each item, answer the questions under realistic conditions, then review every missed problem before retaking a similar set. If you get something wrong, do not immediately move on. Write the correct step, circle the part that caused the mistake, and try one similar item before continuing. That small correction habit is what turns an online practice test into lasting math improvement.

A three-round study routine

This routine is simple, but it solves a common problem: students often practice only until an answer looks familiar. Real readiness means you can solve a fresh problem without hints, explain the first step, and check whether the final answer is reasonable.

What to write down while you practice

Keep a tiny mistake log next to the activity. You only need three columns: the topic, the mistake, and the correction. For example, a student might write “fractions,” “forgot common denominator,” and “rewrite both fractions before adding.” A log like that is more useful than a long list of scores because it tells you exactly what to review next.

• If the mistake is a fact or formula, review it before the next round.
• If the mistake is a setup error, copy one worked example and label each step.
• If the mistake is from rushing, slow down and require written work for the next five items.
• If the same mistake appears twice, stop and review that topic before continuing.

When you are ready to move on

You are ready for the next topic when you can get several items correct in a row and explain why the method works. A score by itself is helpful, but it is not the whole story. You should also be able to describe the rule, formula, or pattern that the activity is testing.

For test preparation, come back to 7th Grade PSSA Math Practice Test Questions after a day or two and try a fresh round. If the skill still feels easy after a short break, it is much more likely to stay with you during a quiz, unit test, or standardized test. If it feels shaky, that is useful information too: it tells you exactly where to spend your next study session.

Study tips for parents and teachers

When using this page with a student, ask for the reasoning before the answer. Questions such as “What is the first step?”, “Why did you choose that operation?”, and “How can you check it?” help students build mathematical language. That matters because many test questions measure more than calculation; they also measure whether the student can read the problem, choose a method, and explain a result.

Short sessions are usually best. Ten to fifteen minutes of careful practice can be more productive than a long session full of guessing. End by naming one skill that improved and one skill to review next time. That keeps practice positive, specific, and easy to continue.