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1. How many centimeters are in 7 meters?

• A. 7 m = 7 cm
• B. 7 m = 70 cm
• C. 7 m = 700 cm
• D. 7 m = 7000 cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'centi-' means one-hundredth. In the metric system, 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters. Therefore, to convert meters to centimeters, you multiply the number of meters by 100. In this case, 7 meters is equal to 7 * 100 = 700 centimeters. Choice A is incorrect as it does not consider the conversion factor properly. Choice B is incorrect as it only accounts for a factor of 10 instead of 100. Choice D is incorrect as it overestimates the conversion by a factor of 10.

2. How many quarts are in a gallon?

• A. 1 quart
• B. 2 quarts
• C. 3 quarts
• D. 4 quarts

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, which is 4 quarts in a gallon. In the US customary system, there are 4 quarts in a gallon. Choice A is incorrect as it represents the equivalent of a quart, not a gallon. Choice B and C are incorrect as they are smaller quantities than a gallon and do not match the conversion of quarts to a gallon.

3. A leather recliner is on sale for 30% less than its original price. A consumer has a coupon that saves an additional 25% off of the sale price. If the consumer pays $237 for the recliner, what is the original price of the recliner to the nearest dollar?

• A. $316
• B. $431
• C. $451
• D. $527

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the original price of the recliner, you need to reverse calculate. Let x be the original price. The sale price is 70% of the original price, and after the additional 25% coupon discount, the consumer pays $237. Setting up the equation: x × 0.70 × 0.75 = 237. Solving this equation, x ≈ $527. Therefore, the original price of the recliner was approximately $527. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not align with the correct calculation based on the given discounts.

4. Jessica buys 10 cans of paint. Red paint costs $1 per can, and blue paint costs $2 per can. In total, she spends $16. How many red cans did she buy?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Let r be the number of red cans and b be the number of blue cans. The total cans equation is r + b = 10. The total cost equation is r + 2b = 16. By solving these equations simultaneously, we find r = 4. Therefore, Jessica bought 4 red cans. Choice A, 2 red cans, is incorrect because it does not satisfy the total cans or total cost condition. Choices B and D are also incorrect as they do not fulfill both conditions simultaneously.

5. Which statement about multiplication and division is true?

• A. The product of the quotient and the dividend is the divisor.
• B. The product of the dividend and the divisor is the quotient.
• C. The product of the quotient and the divisor is the dividend.
• D. None of the above.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In division, the dividend is the number being divided, the divisor is the number you are dividing by, and the quotient is the result. Multiplying the quotient by the divisor gives the original dividend. This is the reverse of the division operation. Therefore, the correct statement is that the product of the quotient and the divisor equals the dividend, making option C correct. Choices A and B provide incorrect relationships between the terms dividend, divisor, quotient, and product, making them inaccurate. Option D is a general statement that does not provide the correct relationship between multiplication and division terms.

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