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1. A patient is prescribed 5 mg of medication per kilogram of body weight. If the patient weighs 60 kg, how many milligrams of medication should the patient receive?

• A. 100 mg
• B. 150 mg
• C. 300 mg
• D. 400 mg

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct calculation to determine the medication dosage for a patient weighing 60 kg is: 5 mg/kg x 60 kg = 300 mg. Therefore, the patient should receive 300 mg of medication. Choice A (100 mg) is incorrect as it does not account for the patient's weight. Choice B (150 mg) is incorrect as it miscalculates the dosage. Choice D (400 mg) is incorrect as it overestimates the dosage based on the patient's weight.

2. What score must Dwayne get on his next math test to maintain an overall average of at least 90?

• A. 89
• B. 98
• C. 95
• D. 100

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To maintain an overall average of at least 90, Dwayne must aim for a score of 90 on every test. If his current average is below 90, he needs to make up for it by scoring higher on upcoming tests. Choosing 98 ensures that his overall average remains at or above 90. Choice A (89) is below the desired average of 90, so it would not be sufficient. Choices C (95) and D (100) are higher than necessary to maintain an average of at least 90.

3. Divide 52 by 27 and 51 by 27 and simplify.

• A. 52/27
• B. 51/27
• C. 52/29
• D. 51/29

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To divide 52 by 27 and 51 by 27, you get 52/27 and 51/27, respectively. When simplified, 52/27 is the correct answer. The other choices, 51/27, 52/29, and 51/29, are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct result of dividing the given numbers.

4. Which of the following is the decimal form of 87.5%?

• A. 875
• B. 8,750
• C. 0.875
• D. 8.75

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert a percentage to a decimal, you move the decimal point two places to the left. Therefore, 87.5% as a decimal is 0.875. Choice A (875) is incorrect as it represents the percentage without converting to a decimal. Choice B (8,750) is incorrect as it represents the percentage in whole numbers without decimal conversion. Choice D (8.75) is incorrect as it represents 875% instead of 87.5%.

5. Express 3 5/7 as an improper fraction.

• A. 26/7
• B. 21/7
• C. 22/7
• D. 26/5

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, then add the numerator. In this case, 3 * 7 + 5 = 21 + 5 = 26. So, 3 5/7 as an improper fraction is 26/7. Choice B (21/7) is incorrect because it represents the original fraction 3 5/7. Choice C (22/7) is incorrect and represents a different fraction. Choice D (26/5) is incorrect and does not reflect the proper conversion of the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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