Quick answer: The ACT Math test has up to 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes (the enhanced ACT introduced in 2025 is shorter), covers pre-algebra through trigonometry, allows a calculator throughout, and is scored on a 1–36 scale. Use this free ACT Math practice test to check your readiness.
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What’s on the ACT Math Test?
The ACT is a college-admissions exam accepted by all U.S. colleges. The Math test is all multiple-choice and a calculator is permitted on every question.
The classic ACT Math test has 60 questions in 60 minutes. The enhanced ACT (rolling out in 2025) is shorter and gives more time per question, but the math content stays the same.
ACT Math covers six areas: pre-algebra (numbers, fractions, percentages), elementary algebra (expressions and linear equations), intermediate algebra (quadratics, systems, inequalities), coordinate geometry (lines, slope, graphs), plane geometry (area, volume, angles), and trigonometry (right-triangle ratios).
Scoring: ACT Math is scored from 1 to 36, and the four-section ACT composite is the average of your section scores. A Math score around 24 or higher is above the national average.
A Simple 4-Week ACT Math Study Plan
Week 1 — Pre-algebra & algebra. Fractions, percentages, expressions, and linear equations with the free worksheets.
Week 2 — Intermediate algebra. Quadratics, systems, inequalities, and functions.
Week 3 — Geometry. Coordinate and plane geometry: slope, lines, area, volume, and angles.
Week 4 — Trig & timing. Right-triangle trigonometry and full 60-question timed sets. The ACT Math Bundle is ideal here.
Free ACT Math Practice Test
Work through 10 ACT-style questions one at a time. Answer, tap Show answer, then press Next.
Question 1 of 1010%
Q1 · Percentages
What is 20% of 150?
A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 75
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B) 30. 0.20 × 150 = 30.
Q2 · Linear equation
Solve: 4x + 1 = 21.
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 20
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B) 5. 4x = 20 → x = 5.
Q3 · Fractions
What is 1/2 + 1/3?
A) 2/5
B) 1/6
C) 5/6
D) 2/6
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C) 5/6. Common denominator 6: 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.
Q4 · Quadratics
Solve: x² − x − 6 = 0.
A) 3, −2
B) −3, 2
C) 1, 6
D) 2, 3
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A) 3, −2. Factor: (x − 3)(x + 2) = 0.
Q5 · Exponents
What is 2⁴?
A) 8
B) 12
C) 16
D) 24
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C) 16. 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16.
Q6 · Coordinate geometry
Slope of the line through (0, 1) and (2, 5)?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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B) 2. (5 − 1) ÷ (2 − 0) = 2.
Q7 · Plane geometry
Area of a rectangle 8 by 3?
A) 11
B) 22
C) 24
D) 32
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C) 24. Area = length × width = 8 × 3 = 24.
Q8 · Trigonometry
In a right triangle, the side opposite an angle is 3 and the hypotenuse is 5. What is the sine of the angle?
