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1. If there are 128 ounces in 1 gallon, how many ounces are in 2.5 gallons?

• A. 256 ounces
• B. 320 ounces
• C. 400 ounces
• D. 250 ounces

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the total number of ounces in 2.5 gallons, multiply the number of gallons by the number of ounces per gallon: 2.5 gallons × 128 ounces/gallon = 320 ounces. The correct answer is 320 ounces. Choice C (400 ounces) is incorrect because multiplying 2.5 by 128 gives 320, not 400. Choice D (250 ounces) is also incorrect as it seems to be a miscalculation.

2. What is the result of adding 6 3/4 + 8 1/6?

• A. 14 & 11/12
• B. 12 & 3/24
• C. 35/6
• D. 14 & 2/5

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To add mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions. 6 3/4 = 27/4 and 8 1/6 = 49/6. Finding a common denominator, we get 27/4 + 49/6 = 81/12 + 98/12 = 179/12 = 14 & 11/12. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B is incorrect as it does not simplify to the correct result. Choice C is in fraction form and not in mixed number form, making it incorrect. Choice D is not the correct sum of the given mixed numbers, so it is also incorrect.

3. You have orders to administer 20 mg of a certain medication to a patient. The medication is stored at a concentration of 4 mg per 5-mL dose. How many milliliters will need to be administered?

• A. 30 mL
• B. 25 mL
• C. 20 mL
• D. 15 mL

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To administer 20 mg of the medication, you would need 25 mL. This calculation is derived from the concentration of 4 mg per 5 mL. By setting up a proportion, you can determine that for 20 mg, 25 mL must be administered as follows: (20 mg / 4 mg) = (x mL / 5 mL). Solving for x results in x = 25 mL. Choice A is incorrect because it miscalculates the proportion. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not account for the correct concentration of the medication.

4. In a class of 25 students, 44% are boys. How many boys are there?

• A. 10 boys
• B. 11 boys
• C. 9 boys
• D. 13 boys

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number of boys in the class, calculate 44% of 25 students. 44% of 25 is calculated as follows: 0.44 x 25 = 11 boys. Therefore, there are 11 boys in the class. Choice A, 10 boys, is incorrect as it miscalculates the percentage. Choice C, 9 boys, is incorrect as it is less than 11. Choice D, 13 boys, is incorrect as it is greater than the correct calculation.

5. What number is 6 equal to 15% of?

• A. 0.9
• B. 40
• C. 80
• D. 90

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number that 6 is equal to 15% of, we set up the equation 0.15x = 6, where x is the unknown number. To solve for x, we divide 6 by 0.15, which gives us x = 40. Therefore, 6 is equal to 15% of the number 40. Choice A (0.9) is incorrect as it is not the result of dividing 6 by 0.15. Choices C (80) and D (90) are incorrect as they do not satisfy the equation 0.15x = 6.

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