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1. A baseball team won 72 games. This was 90% of the games it played. How many games did it play?

• A. 75
• B. 80
• C. 85
• D. 100

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Let the total number of games be x. If the team won 72 games, which is 90% of the total games played, we can set up the equation: 72 = 0.90 * x. To find x, divide 72 by 0.90: x = 72 / 0.90 = 80 games. Therefore, the baseball team played 80 games in total. Choice A, 75, is incorrect because it is less than 80. Choice C, 85, is incorrect as it is more than 80. Choice D, 100, is incorrect as it is significantly more than the calculated total of 80 games.

2. How many ounces are in 8 1/4 pints?

• A. 128 oz
• B. 132 oz
• C. 136 oz
• D. 140 oz

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert pints to ounces, multiply by 16 because 1 pint equals 16 ounces. Therefore, 8 1/4 pints is equal to 8.25 x 16 = 132 ounces. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct conversion from pints to ounces.

3. At the bake sale, Josie bought 3 brownies for $35 each. She paid with a $5 bill. What change did she receive?

• A. $0.85
• B. $0.95
• C. $1.05
• D. $1.15

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Josie bought 3 brownies for $35 each, totaling $3 x $35 = $105. She paid with a $5 bill, so the change she received would be $105 - $5 = $100. Therefore, Josie received $100 in change, which is equivalent to $0.95. Choice A, $0.85, is incorrect because the change is $100, not $0.85. Choice C, $1.05, is incorrect as it is not the correct change for the transaction. Choice D, $1.15, is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the change Josie received.

4. Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 18.

• A. x = 4
• B. x = 4
• C. x = 5
• D. x = 3

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To solve for x, first, subtract 2 from both sides of the equation: 4x = 16. Then, divide by 4 to isolate x: x = 4. Choice A, x = 4, is the correct answer as calculated. Choice C, x = 5, is incorrect because the correct value of x is 4, not 5. Choice D, x = 3, is incorrect as well, as the correct value of x is 4, not 3.

5. A roast was cooked at 325°F in the oven for 4 hours. The internal temperature rose from 32°F to 145°F. What was the average rise in temperature per hour?

• A. 20
• B. 32
• C. 28
• D. 37°F/hr

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The temperature increased from 32°F to 145°F, resulting in a total increase of 145°F - 32°F = 113°F. Dividing this total increase by the 4 hours of cooking time gives an average rise of 113°F ÷ 4 = 28.25°F per hour, which can be rounded to 28°F per hour. Therefore, the correct answer is 28. Choice A (20) is incorrect because it does not reflect the actual average rise in temperature per hour. Choice B (32) is incorrect as it does not consider the total temperature increase and divide it by the total hours. Choice D (37°F/hr) is incorrect as it does not match the calculated average rise in temperature per hour.

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