Free PERT Math Practice Test 2026

The Mathematics section of the PERT evaluates your knowledge of equations, polynomials, coordinate planes, and more. To help you prepare for this section of the PERT, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.

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What’s on the PERT Math Test?

$exam outline for the PERT Mathematics test, which contains 30 questions$

PERT Math Practice Questions

One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your math skills by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!

Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.

Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!

1. At noon, the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The meteorologist predicts the temperature will drop 6 degrees per hour. Based on the meteorologist’s prediction, what would the temperature be, in degrees Fahrenheit, at 8 p.m.?

A. −48°F B. −3°F C. 3°F D. 48°F

Since the temperature is dropping, the 6-degree Fahrenheit temperature drop would be represented by −6. The temperature at 8 p.m. would be 8 hours after the 45-degree temperature at noon. Therefore, the total temperature drop, from noon to 8 p.m., would be $-6\times8$, which is −48. To find the temperature at 8 p.m. we need to add 45 and −48, which is −3 degrees Fahrenheit.

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2. Evaluate the expression below. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

$4\sqrt{6}+8\sqrt{6}$

A. $12\sqrt{12}$ B. 72 C. $12\sqrt{6}$ D. $24\sqrt{3}$

Because the radicals are the same, we can add the coefficients in front of the radicals and keep the radical the same.

$4\sqrt{6}+8\sqrt{6}=(4+8)\sqrt{6}=12\sqrt{6}$

Since the radicand, 6, has no perfect square factor, we cannot simplify this expression further.

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3. What is the value of y in the equation below?

$y-14=63$

A. $y=49$ B. $y=57$ C. $y=71$ D. $y=77$

To find the value of $y$, ask yourself what is happening to $y$. The answer is that 14 is being subtracted from $y$, so we do the opposite operation, which is addition.

We will add 14 to both sides of the equation. On the left side we will be left with $y$, and on the right side we will add 63 and 14 to get 77, which is the value of $y$.

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PERT Online Prep Course

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online PERT prep course designed to give you everything you need to succeed!

Here’s what you’ll find in the PERT course:

50+ Review Lessons Covering Every Topic
Over 1,250 PERT Practice Questions
300+ Digital Flashcards
200+ Instructional Videos
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Everyone learns differently, so we’ve tailored the PERT online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the PERT exam.

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FAQs

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How many questions are on the PERT Math test?

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There are 30 multiple-choice questions on the PERT Math test.

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How long is the PERT Math test?

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There is no strict time limit for the PERT Math test. It generally takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to complete the test.

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What is a passing PERT score?

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There is no set passing score for the PERT Math test. The score you receive simply lets you know which classes are suitable for you.

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