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Key Facts: ACCUPLACER QAS Exam

20

Computer-adaptive questions

College Board Technical Manual

200-300

Score scale

College Board

Generally untimed

Time limit

College Board

ACCUPLACER QAS has 20 computer-adaptive multiple-choice questions and is generally untimed. College Board reports QAS on a 200-300 scale, while each institution sets its own math placement cut scores.

Sample ACCUPLACER QAS Practice Questions

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1Which value is equal to -7.5 + 2.25?
A.-9.75
B.-5.25
C.5.25
D.9.75
Explanation: Adding 2.25 to -7.5 moves 2.25 units toward zero: -7.50 + 2.25 = -5.25. The result stays negative because 7.50 has the larger absolute value.
2What is 3/4 - 5/12?
A.1/6
B.1/3
C.2/3
D.7/12
Explanation: Use a common denominator of 12: 3/4 = 9/12. Then 9/12 - 5/12 = 4/12 = 1/3.
3A submarine is at -180 feet relative to sea level. It rises 65 feet and then descends 90 feet. What is its final position relative to sea level?
A.-335 feet
B.-205 feet
C.-155 feet
D.-25 feet
Explanation: Start at -180. Rising 65 gives -115, and descending 90 gives -205, so the final position is 205 feet below sea level.
4Which expression has the greatest value?
A.|-9| - 4
B.-|9 - 4|
C.|-3| + |-4|
D.-3 + |-12|
Explanation: Evaluate each expression: |-9| - 4 = 5, -|9 - 4| = -5, |-3| + |-4| = 7, and -3 + |-12| = 9. The greatest value is 9.
5What is the value of -2(3 - 8) + 4?
A.-14
B.-6
C.10
D.14
Explanation: First calculate inside the parentheses: 3 - 8 = -5. Then -2(-5) + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14.
6A recipe uses 2 1/2 cups of flour for 4 batches. How many cups of flour are needed for 10 batches?
A.5 1/2
B.6
C.6 1/4
D.8
Explanation: The scale factor from 4 batches to 10 batches is 10/4 = 2.5. Since 2 1/2 cups is also 2.5 cups, the amount needed is 2.5 x 2.5 = 6.25 cups, or 6 1/4 cups.
7Which number is between -0.4 and -0.25?
A.-0.45
B.-0.35
C.-0.2
D.0.3
Explanation: On the number line, -0.35 is greater than -0.4 and less than -0.25. With negative decimals, the number with the larger absolute value is farther left.
8If a = -3/5 and b = 1/4, what is a - b?
A.-17/20
B.-7/20
C.7/20
D.17/20
Explanation: Compute -3/5 - 1/4 using denominator 20: -3/5 = -12/20 and 1/4 = 5/20. The difference is -12/20 - 5/20 = -17/20.
9The expression |x - 6| has a value of 9. Which of the following could be x?
A.-3
B.0
C.3
D.6
Explanation: If |x - 6| = 9, then x - 6 = 9 or x - 6 = -9. The solutions are x = 15 or x = -3, and only -3 is listed.
10What is (2/3) ÷ (-4/9)?
A.-3/2
B.-2/3
C.2/3
D.3/2
Explanation: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal: (2/3) ÷ (-4/9) = (2/3)(-9/4). This simplifies to -18/12 = -3/2.

About the ACCUPLACER QAS Exam

ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics is a computer-adaptive placement test covering rational numbers, proportional reasoning, exponents, algebraic expressions, linear equations and graphs, probability, descriptive statistics, and geometry concepts.

Exam sponsor: College Board; administered by participating colleges, high schools, and testing centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

20 questions

Time Limit

Untimed (no standard time limit)

Passing Score

No universal pass/fail score; institutions set placement cut scores on the 200-300 scale

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by institution; schools purchase ACCUPLACER test units and may charge local testing fees

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

5-15%

Rational Numbers

Compute, compare, and interpret rational numbers in multiple forms.

15-20%

Ratio and Proportional Relationships

Use ratios, rates, proportions, and unit rates to solve contextual problems.

10-15%

Exponents

Apply exponent rules and scientific notation to numerical and algebraic expressions.

10-15%

Algebraic Expressions

Simplify, evaluate, and interpret equivalent algebraic expressions.

20-40%

Linear Equations and Graphs

Solve linear equations and interpret slopes, intercepts, applications, and graphs.

20-50%

Probability, Statistics, and Geometry

Solve probability, sets, descriptive statistics, and geometry problems used in algebra placement.

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  • Passing score: No universal pass/fail score; institutions set placement cut scores on the 200-300 scale
  • Exam length: 20 questions
  • Time limit: Untimed (no standard time limit)
  • Exam / certification fees: Varies by institution; schools purchase ACCUPLACER test units and may charge local testing fees Official sources

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ACCUPLACER QAS: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master slope, intercepts, and linear equation forms because linear questions are a major part of QAS.
2Practice translating word problems into equations before doing arithmetic.
3Review ratios, percent change, and unit rates together because many placement questions combine them.
4For statistics questions, identify what the question asks for before calculating mean, median, range, or probability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on ACCUPLACER QAS?

ACCUPLACER QAS has 20 computer-adaptive multiple-choice questions. The official name is Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics.

Is ACCUPLACER QAS timed?

College Board says ACCUPLACER tests are generally untimed. QAS does not have a standard national time limit, though testing centers may publish local procedures.

What math is on ACCUPLACER QAS?

QAS covers rational numbers, ratios and proportions, exponents, algebraic expressions, linear equations, linear applications and graphs, probability and sets, descriptive statistics, and geometry concepts.

How is ACCUPLACER QAS scored?

QAS is reported on the ACCUPLACER 200-300 scale. There is no national passing score because colleges set local placement cut scores for their math sequences.