Convert 2/5 to a decimal.
- A. 0.5
- B. 0.25
- C. 0.4
- D. 0.5
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert 2/5 to a decimal, you divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (5): 2 · 5 = 0.4. Therefore, the correct decimal representation of 2/5 is 0.4. Choice A (0.5) is incorrect because it represents 1/2, not 2/5. Choice B (0.25) is incorrect as it represents 1/4, not 2/5. Choice D (0.5) is incorrect as it also represents 1/2, not 2/5.
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What is the probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die?
- A. 50%
- B. 66.70%
- C. 33.30%
- D. 25%
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A six-sided die has three odd numbers (1, 3, 5) out of six possible outcomes. To calculate the probability, divide the number of favorable outcomes (odd numbers) by the total number of outcomes: 3/6 = 0.5 or 50%. Therefore, the probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die is 50%. Choice A is correct. Choice B (66.70%) is incorrect as it does not represent the correct probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die. Choice C (33.30%) is incorrect as it represents the probability of rolling an even number. Choice D (25%) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct probability of rolling an odd number on a six-sided die.
A train travels at 80 mph for 3 hours. How far did it travel?
- A. 240 miles
- B. 160 miles
- C. 280 miles
- D. 320 miles
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the distance traveled, you multiply the speed of the train (80 mph) by the time it traveled (3 hours): 80 mph 3 hours = 240 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 240 miles. Choice B (160 miles) is incorrect because it results from multiplying the speed by the incorrect time. Choices C (280 miles) and D (320 miles) are incorrect as they represent calculations that do not match the given speed and time.
How many kilograms are in 2000 grams?
- A. 20 kilograms
- B. 2 kilograms
- C. 5 kilograms
- D. 10 kilograms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert grams to kilograms, you need to divide by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 2000 grams is equal to 2 kilograms (2000 grams · 1000 = 2 kilograms). The correct answer is B: 2 kilograms. Choice A, 20 kilograms, is incorrect because multiplying by 10 (not dividing by 1000) would give that result. Choice C, 5 kilograms, and Choice D, 10 kilograms, are also incorrect as they do not correctly convert grams to kilograms.
A train travels at a constant speed of 60 mph for 2 hours. How many miles did the train travel?
- A. 120 miles
- B. 180 miles
- C. 100 miles
- D. 240 miles
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To determine the distance traveled by the train, you multiply the speed by the time: 60 mph 2 hours = 120 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 120 miles. Choice B, 180 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 3 hours instead of 2. Choice C, 100 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 1.5 hours. Choice D, 240 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 4 hours instead of 2.
A teacher's aide must convert the directions from quarts to liters. The directions say to dilute the contents of a package in 3 quarts of water. How many liters should be used?
- A. 2.8 liters
- B. 3.5 liters
- C. 2.5 liters
- D. 4.0 liters
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert quarts to liters, you can multiply the number of quarts by 0.946353. In this case, 3 quarts is approximately 2.8 liters. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.8 liters. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate conversion from quarts to liters.