Nursing Elites

1. An athlete runs 5 miles in 25 minutes and then changes pace to run the next 3 miles in 15 minutes. Overall, what is the average time in minutes it takes the athlete to run 1 mile?

• A. 7 minutes
• B. 5 minutes
• C. 6.5 minutes
• D. 8.5 minutes

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the average time per mile, add the total time taken to cover all miles and then divide by the total miles run. The athlete ran 5 miles in 25 minutes and 3 miles in 15 minutes, totaling 8 miles in 40 minutes. Therefore, the average time per mile is 40 minutes ÷ 8 miles = 5 minutes. Choice A, 7 minutes, is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct average time per mile. Choice C, 6.5 minutes, is incorrect since the calculation is not based on the given information. Choice D, 8.5 minutes, is incorrect as it does not represent the average time per mile for the entire run.

2. Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest? (-2, -3/4, -0.45, 3%, 0.36)

• A. -2, -3/4, -0.45, 3%, 0.36
• B. -3/4, -0.45, -2, 0.36, 3%
• C. -0.45, -2, -3/4, 3%, 0.36
• D. -2, -3/4, -0.45, 0.36, 3%

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To determine the order from least to greatest, convert all the values to a common form. When written in decimal form, the order is -2, -0.75 (which is equal to -3/4), -0.45, 0.03 (which is equal to 3%), and 0.36. Therefore, the correct order is -2, -3/4, -0.45, 3%, 0.36 (Choice A). Choice B is incorrect as it has the incorrect placement of -2 and 0.36. Choice C is incorrect as it incorrectly places -0.45 before -2. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly places 0.36 before 3%.

3. Kyle has $950 in savings and wishes to donate one-fifth of it to 8 local charities. He estimates that he will donate around $30 to each charity. Which of the following correctly describes the reasonableness of his estimate?

• A. It is reasonable because $190 is one-fifth of $950
• B. It is reasonable because $190 is less than one-fifth of $1,000
• C. It is not reasonable because $240 is more than one-fifth of $1,000
• D. It is not reasonable because $240 is one-fifth of $1,000

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Kyle initially had $950 in savings, and one-fifth of that amount would be $190. Since he wishes to donate around $30 to each charity, the total amount he would donate to 8 local charities would be $30 x 8 = $240. This amount is more than one-fifth of $1,000, making the estimate not reasonable. Choice A is incorrect because $190 is the correct one-fifth of $950, not $900. Choice B is incorrect as it compares $190 to a different amount ($1,000) rather than the actual total. Choice D is incorrect as it states that $240 is one-fifth of $1,000, which is inaccurate.

4. Which of the following is the greatest value?

• A. 43 ÷ 55
• B. 7 ÷ 5
• C. 0.729
• D. 73%

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To determine the greatest value among the choices, you need to convert all options to a common format. In this case, converting fractions to decimals will help compare them. When 7 ÷ 5 is calculated, it equals 1.4, which is greater than 0.729 (choice C) and 0.78 (choice A when rounded). The percentage 73% (choice D) is equivalent to 0.73, making 7 ÷ 5 the largest value. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is smaller than B, as 43 ÷ 55 equals approximately 0.78. Choice C is smaller than B, as 0.729 is less than 1.4. Choice D is smaller than B, as 73% is equal to 0.73, which is less than 1.4.

5. How many ounces are in a pound?

• A. 8 ounces
• B. 16 ounces
• C. 32 ounces
• D. 12 ounces

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 16 ounces. There are 16 ounces in a pound. This conversion is a common measure of weight in the imperial system. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion of ounces in a pound.

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