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1. Divide and simplify: 4⅛ ÷ 1½ =

• A. 4½
• B. 4¼
• C. 2¾
• D. 2¼

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To divide mixed numbers, we first convert them to improper fractions. Converting 4⅛ to an improper fraction gives us 33/8, and converting 1½ gives us 3/2. Dividing 33/8 by 3/2, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second. This gives us (33/8) / (3/2) = (33/8) * (2/3) = 66/24 = 11/4, which simplifies to 2¾. Therefore, the correct answer is 2¾. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct result of dividing 4⅛ by 1½.

2. The metric system of measurement was developed in France during Napoleon's reign. It is based on what multiplication factor?

• A. The length of Napoleon's forearm
• B. 2
• C. 10
• D. Atomic weight of helium

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The metric system is based on powers of 10, making calculations and conversions easier because each unit increases or decreases by a factor of 10.

3. A man is reading a book with 798 pages. If he reads 2 chapters a day and each chapter has 6 pages, how many days will it take him to finish the book?

• A. 133 days
• B. 399 days
• C. 66.5 days
• D. 75 days

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the total number of chapters, divide the total number of pages by the number of pages per chapter: 798 ÷ 6 = 133 chapters. Reading 2 chapters per day means it will take 133 ÷ 2 = 66.5 days. Choice A, 133 days, is incorrect because it miscalculates the days needed to finish the book. Choice B, 399 days, is incorrect as it doesn't consider the number of chapters read per day. Choice D, 75 days, is incorrect as it doesn't account for the total number of chapters in the book.

4. What is 60% of 90?

• A. 54
• B. 58
• C. 60
• D. 65

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find 60% of 90, you multiply 90 by 0.60 (which is the decimal form of 60%). So, 90 * 0.60 = 54. Therefore, 60% of 90 is 54. Choice A is correct. Choice B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct calculation for finding 60% of 90.

5. A woman received a bottle of perfume as a present. The bottle contains ½ oz of perfume. How many milliliters is this?

• A. 10 mL
• B. 15 mL
• C. 20 mL
• D. 25 mL

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert ounces to milliliters, we know that 1 ounce is approximately 30 mL. Therefore, 0.5 ounces would be half of that, which is 15 mL. So, 0.5 oz of perfume is equal to 15 mL. Choice A (10 mL), Choice C (20 mL), and Choice D (25 mL) are incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate conversion from ounces to milliliters.

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