Nursing Elites

1. If 35% of a paycheck is deducted for taxes and 4% for insurance, what is the total percent taken out of the paycheck?

• A. 20%
• B. 31%
• C. 39%
• D. 42%

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When 35% is deducted for taxes and 4% for insurance, the total percentage taken out of the paycheck is 35% + 4% = 39%. Therefore, the correct answer is 39%, which corresponds to option C. Option A (20%) is incorrect because it does not account for the total deductions. Option B (31%) is incorrect as it does not sum up the percentages correctly. Option D (42%) is incorrect as it overestimates the total deductions.

2. Veronica paid an additional $3,015 for a surround sound system and $5,218 for a maintenance package. What was the total price of her new car?

• A. $50,210
• B. $48,443
• C. $43,225
• D. $40,210

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the total price of Veronica's new car, you must sum the original price of the car with the additional costs. Veronica paid $3,015 for the surround sound system and $5,218 for the maintenance package, totaling $3,015 + $5,218 = $8,233 in additional costs. Adding this to the original price of the car, $40,210, gives $40,210 + $8,233 = $48,443. Therefore, the total price of Veronica's new car is $48,443. Choice A, $50,210, is incorrect as it does not factor in the correct additional costs. Choice C, $43,225, is incorrect because it does not include the additional costs. Choice D, $40,210, is incorrect as it only represents the original price of the car without the added expenses.

3. Jerry needs to load four pieces of equipment onto a factory elevator that has a weight limit of 800 pounds. Jerry weighs 200 pounds. What would be the average weight of each item so that the elevator's weight limit is not exceeded?

• A. 128 pounds
• B. 150 pounds
• C. 175 pounds
• D. 180 pounds

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the average weight per item, subtract Jerry's weight from the elevator's weight limit: 800 - 200 = 600 pounds. Since there are 4 items, divide 600 by 4 to determine that each item should weigh 150 pounds. Choice A (128 pounds), C (175 pounds), and D (180 pounds) are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the average weight per item to ensure the elevator's weight limit is not exceeded.

4. What is the average length of a human eyelash?

• A. 1 nanometer
• B. 1 centimeter
• C. 1 meter
• D. 1 kilometer

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The average length of a human eyelash is approximately one centimeter. A nanometer is too small to describe the length of an eyelash. A meter and a kilometer are much longer lengths and not suitable to describe the average human eyelash.

5. A car dealership’s commercials claim that this year’s models are 20% off the list price, plus they will pay the first 3 monthly payments. If a car is listed for $26,580, and the monthly payments are set at $250, what is the total potential savings?

• A. $1,282
• B. $5,566
• C. $6,066
• D. $20,514

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To calculate the total potential savings: First, find the 20% discount on the list price of $26,580: 0.20 × $26,580 = $5,316. Then, determine the savings over the first 3 months of payments: 3 months × $250/month = $750. Add the discount and the monthly payment savings to get the total potential savings: $5,316 + $750 = $6,066. Therefore, the correct answer is $6,066. Choice A, $1,282, is incorrect because it does not account for the total savings from both the discount and the monthly payments. Choice B, $5,566, is incorrect as it miscalculates the total savings by excluding the savings from the monthly payments. Choice D, $20,514, is incorrect as it does not consider the discount and only focuses on the list price.

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