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1. An IV drip delivers 40 drops per minute, each containing 1mg of medication. How many milligrams are administered in 3 hours (180 minutes)?

• A. 360mg
• B. 720mg
• C. 7,200mg
• D. 14,400mg

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this scenario, to find the total amount of medication administered in 3 hours, we first calculate the total drops administered by multiplying the drops per minute by the total minutes. This gives us 40 drops/minute * 180 minutes = 7200 drops. Then, we convert the drops to milligrams by multiplying the total drops by the amount of medication in each drop, which is 1mg. Therefore, 7200 drops * 1mg/drop = 7200mg. The correct answer is 7,200mg. Choice A is incorrect as it miscalculates the total amount. Choice B is incorrect as it doubles the correct answer. Choice D is incorrect as it quadruples the correct answer.

2. If a student earns $120 for a 10-hour tutoring session and works 6 hours, how much did the student earn?

• A. $72
• B. $90
• C. $80
• D. $50

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the amount earned for 6 hours of work, calculate the hourly rate by dividing the total earnings ($120) by the total hours worked (10 hours): $120 ÷ 10 = $12 per hour. Then, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked (6): $12 × 6 = $72. Therefore, the student earned $72 for working 6 hours. Choice B ($90) is incorrect because it miscalculates the hourly rate. Choice C ($80) is incorrect as it does not consider the correct hourly rate. Choice D ($50) is incorrect as it calculates the earnings based on the wrong hourly rate.

3. A group of 8 friends went out to eat at a restaurant. They decided to split the bill evenly. If the bill totaled $120, how much did each friend pay?

• A. $15
• B. $10
• C. $12
• D. $20

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To determine how much each friend paid, divide the total bill amount by the number of friends. In this scenario, $120 ÷ 8 friends = $15. Therefore, each friend paid $15. Choice B ($10) is incorrect because dividing $120 by 8 does not yield $10. Choice C ($12) is incorrect because dividing $120 by 8 does not yield $12. Choice D ($20) is incorrect because dividing $120 by 8 does not yield $20.

4. A patient needs to take 2 tablets for every 30 pounds of body weight. If they weigh 150 pounds, how many tablets should they take?

• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 15
• D. 20

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: - The patient needs to take 2 tablets for every 30 pounds of body weight. - If the patient weighs 150 pounds, we can calculate the number of tablets needed by dividing the weight by 30 and then multiplying by 2. - 150 pounds / 30 pounds = 5 - 5 x 2 = 10 tablets - Therefore, the patient should take 10 tablets.

5. What is the volume of an Egyptian model pyramid with a square base side length of 10cm and a height of 8cm?

• A. 20 cu cm
• B. 40 cu cm
• C. 80 cu cm
• D. 160 cu cm

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the volume of a pyramid, we use the formula: Volume = (1/3) * base area * height. First, calculate the base area by squaring the base side length: 10cm * 10cm = 100 sq cm. Substitute the values into the formula: Volume = (1/3) * 100 sq cm * 8cm = 80 cu cm. Therefore, the correct answer is 160 cu cm. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correctly calculate the volume of the pyramid based on the given dimensions.

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