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ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: what’s on the test

The ACCUPLACER Arithmetic test has 20 multiple-choice questions on five areas: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and comparing numbers written in different forms. Each question stands on its own, and some are set in real-life situations. It’s scored 200 to 300, and your college decides what score places you into each math course.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What does ACCUPLACER Arithmetic cover?

AreaWhat it covers
Whole number operationsAdding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, order of operations, estimating and rounding
Fraction operationsThe same operations with fractions and mixed numbers
Decimal operationsThe same operations with decimals
PercentagePercent of a number, percent increase and decrease, real-life percent problems
Number comparisons and equivalentsOrdering values in different forms, the number line, and spotting equal values, which tests mental math

What each Arithmetic score band shows

College Board describes what a student in each band can typically do. Each band adds to the skills below it.

ScoreTypical skills
200 to 220Add and subtract integers, add simple decimals
221 to 230Multiply and divide integers, order of operations with integers
231 to 240Order integers, multiply decimals, round to the nearest tenth, one-step word problems
241 to 250Find a percent of a number, convert fractions to decimals, spot equivalent fractions
251 to 260Work with percents, multistep word problems, change improper fractions to mixed numbers
261 to 270Convert fractions to percents, use percents over 100%, divide by a fraction or decimal between 0 and 1
271 to 300Order of operations with fractions, multistep percent problems, compare and estimate mixed values

Calculator or by hand?

Some Arithmetic questions show the on-screen calculator icon and the rest have none, so practice working on scratch paper.

Calculator rules on the math tests →

How to practice ACCUPLACER Arithmetic

Start with College Board’s free Arithmetic sample questions, then take an Arithmetic practice test in the Study App. Our 20-question practice test includes Arithmetic questions with explanations.

Official sample questions →Our free practice test →What the score range means →
Sources: College Board and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

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