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Which fraction represents the largest value?

  • A. 3/7
  • B. 3/6
  • C. 3/9
  • D. 3/8
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To determine the largest fraction when the numerators are the same, compare the denominators. A smaller denominator indicates a larger fraction as it represents more significant parts of a whole. In this case, the fractions all have a common numerator of 3. Comparing the denominators, 6 is the smallest, making 3/6 the largest fraction. Therefore, 3/6 represents the largest value among the options. Remember, when fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger as it represents a larger portion of the whole.

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Express 0.608 as a percent.

  • A. 6.08%
  • B. 0.61%
  • C. 608%
  • D. 60.80%
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply by 100. Therefore, 0.608 — 100 = 60.8%. Thus, the correct answer is D) 60.80%.

Express 0.004 as a ratio.

  • A. 3:5
  • B. 10:20
  • C. 5:250
  • D. 20:40
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert 0.004 to a ratio, we first express it as a fraction, which is 4/1000. Simplifying this fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 4, we get 1/250. Therefore, the ratio of 0.004 is 1:250. Remember that to express a decimal as a ratio, you need to convert it to a fraction first, simplify the fraction, and then express it in the form of a ratio.

A traveler left his house on Tuesday at 10:00 AM and arrived at his destination on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. He stopped twice for 30 minutes each time to get gas and food. He also stopped for a 4-hour nap on Wednesday. How long did he drive for?

  • A. 28 hours
  • B. 32 hours
  • C. 27 hours
  • D. 15 hours
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To calculate the total driving time, first determine the time from Tuesday 10:00 AM to Wednesday 6:00 PM, which is 32 hours. Subtract the time spent on stops and nap, which is 30 minutes x 2 stops + 4 hours = 5 hours. Therefore, the driving time is 32 hours - 5 hours = 27 hours. This means the traveler drove for 27 hours, making choice C the correct answer.

What is the result of adding 6 3/4 and 8 1/6?

  • A. 14 11/12
  • B. 12 3/24
  • C. 35/6
  • D. 14 2/5
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To add mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions. 6 3/4 = 27/4 and 8 1/6 = 49/6. Find a common denominator, which is 12. Add the fractions: 27/4 + 49/6 = 81/12 + 98/12 = 179/12. Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number: 179/12 = 14 11/12. Therefore, the correct result of adding 6 3/4 and 8 1/6 is 14 11/12. The sum of the two mixed numbers is expressed as 14 11/12.

Which number is the highest?

  • A. 0.077
  • B. 0.777
  • C. 0.08
  • D. 0.87
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To determine the highest number among the given options, we compare the digits place by place starting from the left. Among the provided numbers, 0.87 is the highest as it has the largest digit in the tenths place. In comparison, 0.777 has a larger hundredths place than 0.08, and 0.077 is the smallest number among the options. Therefore, 0.87 is the correct answer as it is the greatest value presented.

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