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In a city with a population of 51,623, 9.5% of the population voted for a new proposition. How many people approximately voted?
- A. 3,000 people
- B. 5,000 people
- C. 7,000 people
- D. 10,000 people
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find the number of people who voted, you need to calculate 9.5% of the total population of 51,623. 9.5% of 51,623 is approximately 0.095 x 51,623 = 4,999.85, which is rounded to approximately 5,000 people. Therefore, the correct answer is 5,000 people. Choice A, 3,000 people, is incorrect as it is lower than the calculated value. Choice C, 7,000 people, is incorrect as it is higher than the calculated value. Choice D, 10,000 people, is incorrect as it is much higher than the calculated value.
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A person drives 300 miles at 60 mph, then another 200 miles at 80 mph, with a 30-minute break. How long does the trip take?
- A. 5.5 hours
- B. 7 hours
- C. 6 hours
- D. 4.5 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To find the total time, we calculate the time taken for each segment: 300 miles at 60 mph = 300 miles · 60 mph = 5 hours; 200 miles at 80 mph = 200 miles · 80 mph = 2.5 hours. Adding these gives 5 hours + 2.5 hours = 7.5 hours. Converting the 30-minute break to hours (30 minutes · 60 = 0.5 hours), the total time taken is 7.5 hours + 0.5 hours = 8 hours. Therefore, the correct answer is not among the given choices. The rationale provided in the original question is incorrect as it does not account for the break time and has a calculation error in adding the individual times.
A set of patients is divided into groups: 1/2 in Group Alpha, 1/3 in Group Beta, and 1/6 in Group Gamma. Order the groups from smallest to largest.
- A. Alpha, Beta, Gamma
- B. Alpha, Gamma, Beta
- C. Gamma, Alpha, Beta
- D. Gamma, Beta, Alpha
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To determine the order from smallest to largest groups, we look at the fractions representing the groups. Group Gamma has 1/6, which is the smallest fraction, followed by Group Alpha with 1/2, and Group Beta with 1/3 being the largest fraction. So, the correct order is Gamma, Alpha, Beta. Choice A is incorrect because it lists Alpha, Beta, Gamma, which is the reverse order. Choice B is incorrect as it lists Alpha, Gamma, Beta, which is also incorrect. Choice D is incorrect as it lists Gamma, Beta, Alpha, which is not the correct order based on the fractions provided.
What is the range in the number of flights made per month by the flight attendant?
- A. 20
- B. 25
- C. 29
- D. 32
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The range is calculated by finding the difference between the highest and lowest values. In this case, the highest number of flights made per month is 32, and the lowest is 3. Therefore, the range is 32 - 3 = 29. Choice C, '29', is the correct answer. Choice A, '20', Choice B, '25', and Choice D, '32', are incorrect as they are individual data points and do not represent the range, which is a measure of spread between the highest and lowest values.
A store offers a 15% discount on all items. If an item costs $100, what is the price after the discount?
- A. 90
- B. 85
- C. 80
- D. 75
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To calculate the price after the 15% discount on a $100 item, you first find 15% of $100, which is $15. Then, subtract $15 from the original price: $100 - $15 = $85. Therefore, the correct answer is $85. Choice A ($90), Choice C ($80), and Choice D ($75) are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct calculation of applying a 15% discount to the original $100 price.
Veronica decided to celebrate her promotion by purchasing a new car. The base price for the car was $40,210. She paid an additional $3,015 for a surround sound system and $5,218 for a maintenance package. What was the total price of Veronica's new car?
- A. $50,210
- B. $48,443
- C. $43,225
- D. $40,210
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find the total price of Veronica's new car, add the base price, the cost of the surround sound system, and the cost of the maintenance package. Calculation: $40,210 (base price) + $3,015 (sound system) + $5,218 (maintenance package) = $48,443. Therefore, the correct answer is $48,443. Choice A, $50,210, is incorrect as it does not include the maintenance package cost. Choice C, $43,225, is incorrect as it only considers the base price and the maintenance package but omits the sound system cost. Choice D, $40,210, is the base price alone and does not account for the additional costs of the sound system and maintenance package.