If his distribution cost is $10, what will be his profit?
- A. $10.40
- B. $19.60
- C. $14.90
- D. $23.40
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To calculate profit, we subtract the total distribution cost from the revenue. Given that the revenue is $30, the calculation is as follows: Profit = Revenue - Distribution Cost. Therefore, Profit = $30 - $10 = $20. Hence, the profit will be $19.60. Choice A is incorrect as it incorrectly adds the distribution cost to the revenue. Choice C is incorrect as it does not consider the distribution cost. Choice D is incorrect as it overestimates the profit by adding the distribution cost again to the correct profit amount.
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Evaluate the following expression: -x + y + xy, when x = 4 and y = 2.
- A. 2
- B. 6
- C. 12
- D. 8
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To evaluate the expression, substitute x = 4 and y = 2 into the expression: -4 + 2 + 4*2. Calculate each term: -4 + 2 = -2, then 4*2 = 8. Adding these results gives -2 + 8 = 6. Therefore, the correct answer is 6. Choice A (2) is incorrect as it does not consider all terms in the expression. Choice C (12) is incorrect as it miscalculates the result by failing to account for the negative sign. Choice D (8) is incorrect as it doesn't consider the negative value of the first term in the expression.
How many ounces are in 3 pints?
- A. 24 ounces
- B. 48 ounces
- C. 32 ounces
- D. 64 ounces
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find out how many ounces are in 3 pints, you need to multiply the number of pints by the number of ounces in 1 pint. Since there are 16 ounces in 1 pint, 3 pints equal 3 * 16 = 48 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is 48 ounces. Choice A (24 ounces) is incorrect because it miscalculates the conversion. Choice C (32 ounces) is incorrect as it does not correctly apply the conversion factor. Choice D (64 ounces) is incorrect as it doubles the correct answer, showing a misunderstanding of the conversion.
Express the number 1906 in Roman numerals.
- A. MCMIV
- B. MCMVI
- C. MDCCCCVI
- D. MCMVII
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert 1906 to Roman numerals, break it down into components: 1000 (M), 900 (CM), 6 (VI), resulting in MCMVI. Therefore, the correct Roman numeral representation for 1906 is MCMVI. Choice A (MCMIV) is incorrect as it represents 1904. Choice C (MDCCCCVI) is incorrect because it uses the subtractive notation incorrectly, and it's considered nonstandard. Choice D (MCMVII) is incorrect as it represents 1907, not 1906.
If a dozen roses cost $36, how much will four roses cost?
- A. $9
- B. $12
- C. $10
- D. $15
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find the cost of each rose, divide the total cost by the number of roses in a dozen: $36 · 12 = $3 per rose. Therefore, 4 roses will cost 4 $3 = $12. Choice A ($9) is incorrect because it miscalculates the cost per rose. Choice C ($10) is incorrect as it doesn't consider the correct division of the total cost. Choice D ($15) is incorrect as it overestimates the cost of four roses.
Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 15
- D. 16
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A perfect square is a number obtained by squaring an integer. In this case, 16 is a perfect square because it is the result of squaring 4 (4 x 4 = 16). The other answer choices, 10, 12, and 15, are not the product of squaring any whole number, making them incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is 16, as it is a perfect square.