Foundation Entrance Exam – Maths & Thinking Skills

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
The table below shows the cost of different numbers of gumballs at a store.

Based on the pattern in the table, what is the cost of one gumball?
- A 3¢
- B 7¢
- C 9¢
- D 18¢
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
What fraction of the tulips is white?
- A 1/7
- B 2/7
- C 3/7
- D 4/7
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Marge Simpson bought 13 baskets of oranges.

Each basket contained 8 oranges.

If Marge gave 50 of the oranges to her neighbour, how many oranges did she have left?
- A 36 oranges
- B 44 oranges
- C 50 oranges
- D 54 oranges
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
The first four figures in a pattern are shown below.

If the pattern continues this way, how many blocks are needed to make 6 steps?
- A 15
- B 18
- C 21
- D 23
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
The graph below shows the number of boys and girls in a school band in three different years.

Which statement is correct based on the information in the graph?
- A The total number of band members decreased each year.
- B There was a greater number of boys than girls in the band each year.
- C The number of boys in the band decreased each year.
- D The difference between the number of boys and the number of girls in the band stayed the same each year.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
A number machine takes any number put into it, adds 20, then subtracts 10, and then adds 8.

If the number 13 is put into the machine, what number comes out?
- A 13
- B 23
- C 31
- D 33
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
The fourth grade championship spelling bee began at 8:15 A.M. It lasted 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What time did the spelling bee end?
- A 11:15 A.M.
- B 11:48 A.M.
- C 11:63 P.M.
- D 12:03 P.M.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Ms. Crow glued 4 white cubes together as shown below.

Then she painted the entire figure red.

How many faces of the 4 cubes were painted red?
- A 4
- B 9
- C 18
- D 22
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
The combined mass of an igneous rock and a metamorphic rock is 108 grams.

If the igneous rock has a mass of 57 grams, how much heavier is the igneous rock than the metamorphic rock?
- A 4 grams
- B 5 grams
- C 6 grams
- D 9 grams
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Denise made the following design using squares.

What fractional part of the design is shaded?
- A 5/12
- B 7/12
- C 5/6
- D 12/5
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Johannah collects posters. She has
3 animal posters, 4 posters of sports teams,
and 2 posters of musical bands. What
fraction of her posters is of sports teams?
- A 2/9
- B 3/9
- C 4/9
- D 5/9
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
The chart below shows the amount of each spice required by a recipe for candied yams.

The recipe requires the greatest amount of which spice?
- A cinnamon
- B nutmeg
- C mace
- D ginger
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
The graph below shows the distance Car A and Car B traveled in two hours on the same road in the same direction.

Which of the following statements is true about the difference between the distance traveled by Car A and the distance traveled by Car B as time progresses?
- A The difference in the distance between Car A and Car B decreases.
- B The difference in the distance between Car A and Car B increases.
- C The difference in the distance between Car A and Car B stays the same.
- D The difference in the distance between Car A and Car B is zero.
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
Passion is what motivates us to do the things we love and being passionate about something gives you a sense of purpose.

But passion can’t help us purchase a house nor feed a grumbling stomach.

That’s why it’s more sensible to choose our career over passion.

Choosing a good career could lead to a better future.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?
- A. People are more likely to be successful if they choose their career wisely.
- B. Pursuing passion can lead to a stable life because we’ll have more motivation at work.
- C. Being productive at work and being passionate are not directly linked to each other.
- D. There’s no point in having a job when we already have the money.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Summer is the most enjoyable season. Day excursions to the beach, the pleasant summer air, and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends are just a few of the reasons to adore this season. It’s a great season for festivals and events since the weather makes everything better and livelier

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?
- A. Summer events and activities cater to all interests.
- B. People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of heat stroke during the summer season.
- C. Taking advantage of the lighter evenings means that there is more time to spend with your loved ones during summer.
- D. Enjoy the summer months by dining outside, walking, or going to the beach.
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
One side of a square garden measures 35 metres.

If Andrew jogged around the garden five times, how far did he jog?
- A 140 metres
- B 175 metres
- C 500 metres
- D 700 metres
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Mitch can make 7 bracelets every 30 minutes.

At this rate, how many bracelets can she make in 3.5 hours?
- A 49 bracelets
- B 45 bracelets
- C 44 bracelets
- D 40 bracelets
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Jack Ryan rented a motorbike for seven days for $8 per day.

After paying for the motorbike rental, Jack Ryan had $15 left.

How much money did Jack Ryan have before paying for the motorbike rental?
- A $60
- B $66
- C $70
- D $71
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Gary Vee was Sasha’s new home room teacher. He told all the students that they must make direct eye contact with someone they’ve never met before. Gary Vee said that if you do not follow this advice, you will not be able to make new friends which can lead to a lonely adulthood and cause severe sadness.

Which of the following best describes the flaw in the above argument?
- A. The argument asserts that not initiating eye contact would eventually lead to a chain of events that will end up with severe sadness.
- B. In this line, since there is no proof to disprove that avoiding eye contact is the cause of severe sadness, it should be true.
- C. The argument limits the choice of making eye contact; the latter leads to extreme consequences such as severe sadness.
- D. The argument appealed to authority since the statement was from a teacher.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Dexter needs a new microscope for his laboratory.

The new microscope costs $108.

If Dexter can save $4 each day, how many days will it take him to save enough money for the new microscope?
- A 26 days
- B 27 days
- C 28 days
- D 29 days
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