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1. A teacher earns $730.00 per week before any tax deductions. The following taxes are deducted each week: $72.00 federal income tax, $35.00 state income tax, and $65.00 Social Security tax. How much will the teacher make in 4 weeks after taxes are deducted?

• A. $2,250.00
• B. $2,550.00
• C. $2,400.00
• D. $2,232.00

Correct answer: D

Rationale: After deducting $172 weekly for taxes ($72 + $35 + $65), the teacher's net weekly income is $558. Over 4 weeks, the total income is $2,232.00. Choice A is incorrect as it does not account for the taxes deducted. Choice B is incorrect as it overestimates the income by not deducting the taxes. Choice C is incorrect as it also does not consider the tax deductions.

2. After taxes, a worker earned $15,036 in 7 months. What is the amount the worker earned in 2 months?

• A. $2,148
• B. $4,296
• C. $6,444
• D. $8,592

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the amount earned in 2 months, set up a proportion using two ratios relating amount earned to months: (15,036/7) = (x /2). Cross-multiply and solve for x: 7x = 30,072, x = 4,296. Therefore, the worker earned $4,296 in 2 months. Choice A, $2,148, is incorrect as it is half of the correct answer. Choices C and D, $6,444 and $8,592, are incorrect as they do not correspond to the calculated proportion.

3. In a study where 60% of respondents use smartphones to check their email, and 5,000 respondents were included, how many respondents use smartphones for email?

• A. 3,000 respondents
• B. 2,500 respondents
• C. 5,000 respondents
• D. 1,000 respondents

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the study, 60% of 5,000 respondents using smartphones for email would equal 3,000 respondents, not the total number of respondents. Therefore, the correct answer is 3,000 respondents. Choice B, 2,500 respondents, is incorrect because it doesn't consider the percentage of smartphone users. Choice C, 5,000 respondents, is incorrect as it represents the total number of respondents, not the specific number using smartphones for email. Choice D, 1,000 respondents, is incorrect as it is not the correct calculation based on the given information.

4. Which of the following lists is in order from least to greatest? (1/7), 0.125, (6/9), 0.60

• A. (1/7), 0.125, (6/9), 0.60
• B. (1/7), 0.125, 0.60, (6/9)
• C. 0.125, (1/7), 0.60, 6/9
• D. 0.125, (1/7), (6/9), 0.60

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To determine the order from least to greatest, convert all fractions to decimals and compare them. Converting the fractions: (1/7) ≈ 0.14, (6/9) ≈ 0.67. The decimals in order from least to greatest are: 0.125 < 0.14 < 0.60 < 0.67. Therefore, the correct order is 0.125, (1/7), 0.60, 6/9, making choice C the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect as it lists (1/7) before 0.125. Choice B is incorrect as it places 0.60 before (6/9). Choice D is incorrect as it lists (6/9) before 0.60.

5. Arrange the following fractions from least to greatest: 2/3, 1/2, 5/8, 7/9.

• A. 7/9, 5/8, 2/3, 1/2
• B. 1/2, 2/3, 5/8, 7/9
• C. 1/2, 5/8, 2/3, 7/9
• D. 7/9, 2/3, 5/8, 1/2

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To compare the fractions, it is beneficial to convert them to decimals or find a common denominator. When converted to decimals: 1/2 = 0.50, 5/8 = 0.625, 2/3 ≈ 0.666, and 7/9 ≈ 0.778. Therefore, the correct order from least to greatest is 1/2, 5/8, 2/3, 7/9. Choice A is incorrect because it places 7/9 first, which is the greatest fraction. Choice B is incorrect as it incorrectly lists the fractions. Choice D is incorrect as it starts with 7/9, which is the largest fraction instead of the smallest.

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