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1. Change 0.004 to a ratio.

• A. 1:250
• B. 17:40
• C. 9:20
• D. 20:40

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.004 to a ratio, first express it as a fraction. 0.004 = 4/1000 = 1/250. Therefore, the ratio is 1:250. Choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect ratios as they do not represent the equivalent fraction of 0.004.

2. A table shows the average blood pressure readings for different age groups. How do you determine the highest average systolic pressure?

• A. Find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column.
• B. Compare the means (averages) of each age group.
• C. Add all systolic pressure values and divide by the total number of patients.
• D. Subtract the lowest systolic pressure from the highest.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: - To determine the highest average systolic pressure, you need to identify the highest individual systolic pressure reading in the dataset. - Option A instructs you to find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column, which directly addresses the task of identifying the highest systolic pressure reading. - Comparing means (Option B) would not necessarily give you the highest individual systolic pressure reading, as averages can be influenced by the distribution of values within each age group. - Adding all systolic pressure values and dividing by the total number of patients (Option C) would give you the overall average systolic pressure, not the highest individual reading. - Subtracting the lowest systolic pressure from the highest (Option D) would give you the range of systolic pressures, not specifically the highest individual reading. Therefore, the correct approach to determine the highest average systolic pressure

3. What is 25% of 400?

• A. 800
• B. 10,000
• C. 200
• D. 100

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find 25% of a number, multiply the number by 0.25 (since 25% is the same as 25/100 or 0.25). In this case, 400 x 0.25 = 100. Therefore, 25% of 400 equals 100. Choice A, 800, is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying 400 by 2, not by 0.25. Choice B, 10,000, is also incorrect as it is significantly higher than the correct answer. Choice C, 200, is incorrect as it is the result of dividing 400 by 2, not by 0.25.

4. If there are 128 ounces in 1 gallon, how many ounces are in 2.5 gallons?

• A. 256 ounces
• B. 320 ounces
• C. 400 ounces
• D. 250 ounces

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the total number of ounces in 2.5 gallons, multiply the number of gallons by the number of ounces per gallon: 2.5 gallons × 128 ounces/gallon = 320 ounces. The correct answer is 320 ounces. Choice C (400 ounces) is incorrect because multiplying 2.5 by 128 gives 320, not 400. Choice D (250 ounces) is also incorrect as it seems to be a miscalculation.

5. How many milliliters are in 3 liters?

• A. 300 milliliters
• B. 3000 milliliters
• C. 1500 milliliters
• D. 300 milliliters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 3000 milliliters. There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 3 liters = 3 × 1,000 = 3,000 milliliters. Choice A (300 milliliters) is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.3 liters, not 3 liters. Choice C (1500 milliliters) is incorrect as it is halfway between the correct answer and a common mistake of confusing liters with milliliters. Choice D (300 milliliters) is incorrect as it is the conversion of 0.3 liters, not 3 liters.

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