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1. In a survey, 120 people were asked if they could swim. If 85% said they could, how many people could swim?

• A. 100
• B. 102
• C. 110
• D. 90

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number of people who could swim, multiply the total number surveyed by the percentage who said they could swim. In this case, 85% of 120 people is calculated as 0.85 * 120, resulting in 102 people who could swim. Choice A (100) is incorrect because this does not account for the percentage that said they could swim. Choice C (110) is incorrect as it is above the total number surveyed. Choice D (90) is incorrect as it does not consider the percentage who said they could swim.

2. What is the result of dividing 3.44 by 0.6 rounded off to the nearest whole number?

• A. 0
• B. 6
• C. 11
• D. 2

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the result of dividing 3.44 by 0.6, you perform the division operation: 3.44 ÷ 0.6 = 5.73. When rounded off to the nearest whole number, 5.73 becomes 6. Therefore, the correct answer is 6. Choice A is incorrect as the result is not 0. Choice C is incorrect as it is not the closest whole number to 5.73. Choice D is incorrect as it does not reflect the accurate division result.

3. Change the following percentage to a decimal: 76.3%

• A. 0.0763
• B. 7
• C. 0.763
• D. 7.63

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. In this case, to convert 76.3% to a decimal, you move the decimal point two places to the left, resulting in 0.763. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A (0.0763) is incorrect as it represents 7.63% as a decimal. Choice B (7) and Choice D (7.63) are not correct conversions of the given percentage to a decimal.

4. A triangular scarf has sides measuring 10cm, 12cm, and 15cm. What is its perimeter?

• A. 27cm
• B. 32cm
• C. 37cm
• D. 45cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its three sides. In this case, the sides of the triangular scarf measure 10cm, 12cm, and 15cm. Therefore, the perimeter is calculated as: Perimeter = 10cm + 12cm + 15cm Perimeter = 37cm Therefore, the correct answer is B) 32cm.

5. A bookshelf has triangular shelves with a base of 40cm and a height of 30cm. The depth of the shelf is 25cm. What is the volume of each shelf?

• A. 3000 cu cm
• B. 3750 cu cm
• C. 5000 cu cm
• D. 7500 cu cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the volume of the triangular shelf, first calculate the area of the triangle (1/2 * base * height) which is (1/2 * 40 * 30) = 600 sq cm. Then, multiply this area by the depth of the shelf (600 * 25) = 15000 cu cm. Therefore, the volume of each shelf is 3750 cu cm. Choice A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the volume based on the dimensions provided.

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