if a businesss operating expenses are 130000 per month how much money does the company spend on employee wages and beneits

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Test Practice Math

1. If a business's operating expenses are $130,000 per month, how much money does the company spend on employee wages and benefits?

A. $43,333.33
B. $86,666.67
C. $52,000.00
D. $78,000.00

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the amount spent on employee wages and benefits, we need to find two-thirds (2/3) of the total operating expenses of $130,000. This equals $86,666.67, which is the correct answer. Choice A ($43,333.33) is incorrect as it represents one-third of the total expenses. Choice C ($52,000.00) and Choice D ($78,000.00) are also incorrect as they do not correspond to two-thirds of the total operating expenses.

2. A scientist is trying to determine how much poison will kill a rat the fastest. Which of the following statements is an example of an appropriate hypothesis?

A. Rats that are given lots of poison seem to die quickly.
B. Does the amount of poison affect how quickly the rat dies?
C. The more poison a rat is given, the quicker it will die.
D. Poison is fatal to rats.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A valid hypothesis must be a testable statement that predicts a relationship between variables. Option C is the only statement that presents a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the amount of poison given and the time it takes for the rat to die. Option A is descriptive without predicting an outcome, option B is a question rather than a statement, and option D is a general fact about poison and rats, lacking a specific hypothesis for testing.

3. John’s Gym charges its members according to the equation y = 40x, where x is the number of months and y represents the total cost to each customer after x months. Ralph’s Recreation Room charges its members according to the equation y = 45x. What relationship can be determined about the monthly cost to the members of each company?

A. John’s monthly membership fee is equal to Ralph’s monthly membership fee.
B. John’s monthly membership fee is more than Ralph’s monthly membership fee.
C. John’s monthly membership fee is less than Ralph’s monthly membership fee.
D. No relationship can be determined between the monthly membership fees.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The equation y = 40x represents John's Gym charging $40 per month, while the equation y = 45x represents Ralph's Recreation Room charging $45 per month. Since $40 is less than $45, it can be concluded that John's Gym offers a lower monthly membership fee compared to Ralph's Recreation Room. Therefore, the correct answer is that John’s monthly membership fee is less than Ralph’s monthly membership fee. Choices A and B are incorrect because John's fee is not equal to or greater than Ralph's fee. Choice D is incorrect as there is a clear relationship indicating that John’s monthly membership fee is less than Ralph’s monthly membership fee.

4. What score must Dwayne get on his next math test to maintain an overall average of at least 90?

A. 89
B. 98
C. 95
D. 100

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To maintain an overall average of at least 90, Dwayne must aim for a score of 90 on every test. If his current average is below 90, he needs to make up for it by scoring higher on upcoming tests. Choosing 98 ensures that his overall average remains at or above 90. Choice A (89) is below the desired average of 90, so it would not be sufficient. Choices C (95) and D (100) are higher than necessary to maintain an average of at least 90.

5. 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.