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1. How many pounds are in 128 ounces?

• A. 16 pounds
• B. 10 pounds
• C. 12 pounds
• D. 8 pounds

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 8 pounds. There are 16 ounces in a pound. To convert 128 ounces to pounds, you divide 128 by 16, which equals 8 pounds. Choice A, 16 pounds, is incorrect because that would be the conversion the other way around, from pounds to ounces. Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct conversion from ounces to pounds.

2. After taking several practice tests, Brian improved the results of his GRE test by 30%. Given that the first time he took the test Brian answered 150 questions correctly, how many questions did he answer correctly on the second test?

• A. 105
• B. 120
• C. 180
• D. 195

Correct answer: D

Rationale: If Brian answered 150 questions correctly on the first test, after improving his results by 30%, he would have answered (150 * 1.30) = 195 questions correctly on the second test. Therefore, the correct answer is 195, option D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not account for the 30% improvement in the number of questions Brian answered correctly on the second test.

3. Solve for x: x/250 = 3/500.

• A. 150
• B. 25.5
• C. 1.5
• D. 60

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To solve for x, cross-multiply: x/250 = 3/500. This simplifies to x = 1.5. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.5. Choice A (150) is incorrect because it does not account for the division by 250. Choice B (25.5) is incorrect as it is not the correct result of the calculation. Choice D (60) is incorrect as it is not the correct result of the calculation either.

4. A train travels at 70 mph for 6 hours. How far did it travel?

• A. 490 miles
• B. 490 miles
• C. 540 miles
• D. 420 miles

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the distance traveled, multiply the speed of 70 mph by the time of 6 hours: 70 mph × 6 hours = 420 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 420 miles. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not result from the correct calculation.

5. Convert 0.007 kilograms to grams.

• A. 7 grams
• B. 70 grams
• C. 0.07 grams
• D. 0.70 grams

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 0.007 kilograms is equal to 0.007 x 1000 = 7 grams. Choice A is correct. Choice B is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C is incorrect as it incorrectly moves the decimal point one place to the right. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly moves the decimal point two places to the right.

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