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Key Facts: HSC Minimum Standard Numeracy Exam

45 questions

Test Length

NESA Official Guidelines

45 minutes

Time Limit

NESA Official Guidelines

ACSF Level 3

Target Benchmark

Australian Core Skills Framework

4 per year

Maximum Retakes

NESA Policy

$0

Test Cost

NSW Department of Education

The NSW HSC Minimum Standard Numeracy Test is a compulsory 45-minute, 45-question online test required to earn the HSC credential. It benchmarks everyday mathematical skills against ACSF Level 3.

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1A jacket originally costs $120. During a end-of-season sale, it is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price of the jacket?
A.$90
B.$30
C.$85
D.$95
Explanation: To find the discount amount, calculate 25% of $120: 0.25 × $120 = $30. Subtracting the discount from the original price gives $120 - $30 = $90.
2The price of a bicycle before Goods and Services Tax (GST) is $450. In Australia, GST is 10%. What is the total price including GST?
A.$455
B.$495
C.$500
D.$540
Explanation: GST is 10% of $450, which equals $45. Adding GST to the pre-tax price gives $450 + $45 = $495.
3Convert the fraction 3/5 into a decimal and a percentage.
A.0.35 and 35%
B.0.65 and 65%
C.0.60 and 60%
D.0.75 and 75%
Explanation: Dividing 3 by 5 yields 0.60. Multiplying 0.60 by 100 gives 60%.
4A paint mixture requires blue paint and yellow paint in a ratio of 2 : 3. If a painter uses 6 litres of blue paint, how many litres of yellow paint are needed?
A.4 L
B.7 L
C.12 L
D.9 L
Explanation: The ratio of blue to yellow is 2 : 3. Since 6 litres of blue paint represents 3 multiplier units (6 ÷ 2 = 3), the yellow paint required is 3 × 3 = 9 litres.
5Round $47.68 to the nearest dollar.
A.$48.00
B.$47.00
C.$47.70
D.$50.00
Explanation: Look at the first digit after the decimal point (6). Since 6 is 5 or greater, round up the whole number $47 to $48.00.
6A 2 kg bag of rice costs $6.00. What is the price per kilogram?
A.$2.00
B.$3.00
C.$4.00
D.$12.00
Explanation: Divide the total cost by the mass: $6.00 ÷ 2 kg = $3.00 per kg.
7Maya earns $24 per hour. How much does she earn for a 5-hour shift?
A.$96
B.$100
C.$120
D.$144
Explanation: Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours: $24 × 5 = $120.
8What is 20% of $85?
A.$15
B.$20
C.$25
D.$17
Explanation: 20% as a decimal is 0.20. Multiply: 0.20 × $85 = $17.
9A $60 shirt is reduced by $12. What percentage discount is this?
A.20%
B.12%
C.15%
D.25%
Explanation: Divide the discount by the original price: $12 ÷ $60 = 0.20, which is 20%.
10A coffee costs $4.50 before GST. GST is 10%. What is the GST amount?
A.$0.40
B.$0.45
C.$0.50
D.$4.95
Explanation: GST is 10% of the pre-tax price: 0.10 × $4.50 = $0.45.

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