Convert 3/4 to a decimal.
- A. 0.75
- B. 0.5
- C. 0.65
- D. 0.85
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 3 divided by 4 is equal to 0.75. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not represent the equivalent decimal value of 3/4. 0.5 is the decimal equivalent of 1/2, 0.65 is the decimal equivalent of 13/20, and 0.85 is the decimal equivalent of 17/20.
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Solve for x: x/5 = 3/10.
- A. x = 0.6
- B. x = 0.6
- C. x = 0.9
- D. x = 1.5
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To solve for x when x/5 = 3/10, you need to cross-multiply. This gives you 10x = 5 3. Simplifying further, you get x = 15/10, which reduces to x = 1.5. Therefore, the correct answer is x = 1.5. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not match the correct calculation for x.
A train travels at 70 mph for 6 hours. How far did it travel?
- A. 490 miles
- B. 490 miles
- C. 540 miles
- D. 420 miles
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To find the distance traveled, multiply the speed of 70 mph by the time of 6 hours: 70 mph 6 hours = 420 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 420 miles. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not result from the correct calculation.
An IV drip delivers 40 drops per minute, each containing 1mg of medication. How many milligrams are administered in 3 hours (180 minutes)?
- A. 360mg
- B. 720mg
- C. 7,200mg
- D. 14,400mg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, to find the total amount of medication administered in 3 hours, we first calculate the total drops administered by multiplying the drops per minute by the total minutes. This gives us 40 drops/minute * 180 minutes = 7200 drops. Then, we convert the drops to milligrams by multiplying the total drops by the amount of medication in each drop, which is 1mg. Therefore, 7200 drops * 1mg/drop = 7200mg. The correct answer is 7,200mg. Choice A is incorrect as it miscalculates the total amount. Choice B is incorrect as it doubles the correct answer. Choice D is incorrect as it quadruples the correct answer.
A man can type 45 words per minute. How many words can he type in 20 minutes?
- A. 875 words
- B. 800 words
- C. 900 words
- D. 875 words
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To calculate the total number of words typed in 20 minutes, multiply the typing speed per minute (45 words) by the duration in minutes (20 minutes): 45 words/min 20 min = 900 words. Therefore, the correct answer is 900 words. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the accurate calculation based on the given information.
A syringe holds 3ml of liquid. How many syringes are needed to measure 15ml of liquid?
- A. 3
- B. 5
- C. 7
- D. 9
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Since each syringe holds 3ml of liquid, to measure 15ml of liquid, you would need to divide 15ml by 3ml/syringe. This calculation gives you 5 syringes needed to measure 15ml of liquid. Choice A (3 syringes) is incorrect because 3 syringes would only hold 9ml of liquid, not 15ml. Choice C (7 syringes) and Choice D (9 syringes) are incorrect as they would result in an excess amount of liquid, which is not needed.