If 1 inch on a map represents 60 ft, how many yards apart are two points if the distance between the points on the map is 10 inches?
- A. 1800
- B. 600
- C. 200
- D. 2
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If 1 inch on the map represents 60 ft, then for 10 inches on the map, the actual distance would be 10 inches x 60 ft = 600 ft. To convert this to yards, we know that 1 yard equals 3 feet. Therefore, the distance between the two points is 600 ft / 3 ft/yard = 200 yards. Choice A (1800) is incorrect because it incorrectly multiplies by 10 again instead of converting to yards. Choice C (200) is incorrect because it fails to adjust the measurement from feet to yards. Choice D (2) is incorrect as it does not consider the correct conversion factor from feet to yards.
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Approximately by what percentage are there more female staff members in City Y compared to City X?
- A. 5%
- B. 10%
- C. 15%
- D. 20%
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To find the percentage difference in female staff members between City Y and City X, you subtract the percentage of female staff members in City X from the percentage in City Y. So, 60% (City Y) - 40% (City X) = 20%. This means there are 20% more female staff members in City Y compared to City X. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect percentages and do not accurately represent the 20% difference between the two cities.
Which of the following statements is true?
- A. The mean is less than the median
- B. The mode is greater than the median
- C. The mode is less than the mean, median, and range
- D. The mode is equal to the range
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mean is the average of a set of numbers, while the median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. If a set of numbers is skewed to one side with some outliers, the mean can be influenced by these extreme values, causing it to be greater or less than the median. In cases of skewed distribution, the mean typically shifts towards the direction of the outliers, making it less than the median. Choice B is incorrect because the mode, which is the most frequent number in a dataset, may or may not be greater than the median. Choice C is incorrect because the mode can be greater than the mean or median, depending on the data. Choice D is incorrect because the mode, representing the most frequent value, has no direct relationship with the range, which is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.
Solve the following equation: 3(2y+50)−4y=500
- A. y = 125
- B. y = 175
- C. y = 150
- D. y = 200
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To solve the equation 3(2y+50)−4y=500, first distribute to get 6y+150−4y=500. Combining like terms results in 2y + 150 = 500. By subtracting 150 from both sides, we get 2y = 350. Dividing by 2 gives y = 175. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly follow the steps of distributing, combining like terms, and isolating the variable to solve for y.
Adrian measures the circumference of a circular picture frame with a radius of 3 inches. Which of the following is the best estimate for the circumference of the frame?
- A. 12 inches
- B. 16 inches
- C. 18 inches
- D. 24 inches
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The circumference of a circle is given by the formula Circumference = 2 x π x radius. Given that the radius of the picture frame is 3 inches, the estimated circumference can be calculated as 2 x π x 3 = 18.84 inches, which is closest to 18 inches among the given options. Choice A (12 inches) is too small, choice B (16 inches) is also underestimated, and choice D (24 inches) is too large based on the calculated value using the formula.
Kyle has $950 in savings and wishes to donate one-fifth of it to 8 local charities. He estimates that he will donate around $30 to each charity. Which of the following correctly describes the reasonableness of his estimate?
- A. It is reasonable because $190 is one-fifth of $950
- B. It is reasonable because $190 is less than one-fifth of $1,000
- C. It is not reasonable because $240 is more than one-fifth of $1,000
- D. It is not reasonable because $240 is one-fifth of $1,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kyle initially had $950 in savings, and one-fifth of that amount would be $190. Since he wishes to donate around $30 to each charity, the total amount he would donate to 8 local charities would be $30 x 8 = $240. This amount is more than one-fifth of $1,000, making the estimate not reasonable. Choice A is incorrect because $190 is the correct one-fifth of $950, not $900. Choice B is incorrect as it compares $190 to a different amount ($1,000) rather than the actual total. Choice D is incorrect as it states that $240 is one-fifth of $1,000, which is inaccurate.