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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. Joshua has to earn more than 92 points on a state test to qualify for a scholarship. Each question is worth 4 points, and the test has 30 questions. Which inequality can be solved to determine the number of questions Joshua must answer correctly?

• A. 4x < 30
• B. 4x < 92
• C. 4x > 30
• D. 4x > 92

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Joshua must answer more than 92 points' worth of questions. Since each question is worth 4 points, the inequality is 4x > 92. Choice A (4x < 30) is incorrect as it represents that Joshua must answer less than 30 questions correctly, not earning more than 92 points. Choice B (4x < 92) is incorrect as it signifies that Joshua must earn less than 92 points, which contradicts the requirement. Choice C (4x > 30) is incorrect as it implies that Joshua must answer more than 30 questions correctly, but the threshold is 92 points, not 30 points.

3. A recipe calls for 5.5 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?

• A. 10.2 mL
• B. 12 mL
• C. 7.43 mL
• D. 27 mL

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert the amount of vanilla from teaspoons to milliliters, we multiply the number of teaspoons by the conversion factor of 4.93 mL/teaspoon. 5.5 teaspoons * 4.93 mL/teaspoon = 27.115 mL, which rounds to 27 mL. Therefore, the correct amount of vanilla in mL is 27 mL. Choice A (10.2 mL), Choice B (12 mL), and Choice C (7.43 mL) are incorrect as they do not correctly convert the given amount of teaspoons to milliliters based on the provided conversion factor.

4. What is 15% of 200?

• A. 30
• B. 20
• C. 25
• D. 40

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find 15% of 200, you multiply 0.15 by 200, which equals 30. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B (20) is incorrect because it represents 10% of 200. Choice C (25) is incorrect as it does not accurately represent 15% of 200. Choice D (40) is incorrect as it represents 20% of 200.

5. Eric buys 5 1/2 pounds of apples each week for four weeks. How many total pounds does he buy?

• A. 22 pounds
• B. 20 pounds
• C. 18 pounds
• D. 24 pounds

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the total pounds of apples Eric buys, you need to multiply the pounds of apples bought each week (5 1/2 pounds) by the number of weeks (4 weeks). When you multiply 5 1/2 by 4, you get 22 pounds. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the total pounds purchased over the four weeks.

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