Nursing Elites

1. Jeff needed a 6 ft. rope. He found 2 pieces of rope and thought maybe he could tie them together. One rope was 40 inches and the other was 36 inches. How long would the rope be, and would he have enough rope if he ties them together?

• A. No, the rope would be 76 inches.
• B. Yes, the rope would be 76 inches.
• C. Yes, the rope would be 6 feet.
• D. No, the rope would be 6 feet.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert 6 feet to inches, we multiply 6 by 12 (1 foot = 12 inches), giving us 72 inches needed. By adding the lengths of the two ropes (40 inches + 36 inches), Jeff would have a total of 76 inches, which is more than the 72 inches required. Therefore, he would have enough rope if he ties them together. Choice A and D are incorrect because they misinterpret the conversion from feet to inches. Choice C is incorrect as it does not consider the actual combined length of the two ropes.

2. 15\25 + 42\52 = ?

• A. 1 3/10
• B. 1 1/10
• C. 1\10\2024
• D. 3\10\2024

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 15\25 + 42\52 simplifies to 1 3\10.

3. How many pounds are there in 8 kilograms?

• A. 3.6 pounds
• B. 16 pounds
• C. 16.6 pounds
• D. 17.6 pounds

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to pounds, you multiply the number of kilograms by 2.20462. Therefore, 8 kilograms is equal to 8 x 2.20462 = 17.63696 pounds, which can be rounded to 16 pounds. Choice A is incorrect as it is not the correct conversion. Choice C is close to the correct answer but slightly higher. Choice D is incorrect as it is higher than the correct conversion.

4. How many feet are in 3 yards?

• A. 18 feet
• B. 9 feet
• C. 12 feet
• D. 27 feet

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert yards to feet, you multiply by 3, as 1 yard is equal to 3 feet. Therefore, 3 yards equals 3 x 3 = 9 feet. Choice A (18 feet) is incorrect because it multiplies by 2 instead of 3. Choice C (12 feet) is incorrect as it multiplies by 4 instead of 3. Choice D (27 feet) is incorrect as it multiplies by 9 instead of 3.

5. If Mr. Johnson gives half of his pay to his family, $250 to his landlord, and has exactly 3/7 of his pay left over, how much pay does he receive?

• A. $3,600
• B. $3,500
• C. $2,800
• D. $1,750

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Let Mr. Johnson's pay be represented as x. After giving half of his pay to his family, he has x/2 left. Subtracting $250 paid to his landlord, he has x/2 - $250 remaining. Given that this remaining amount is 3/7 of his original pay, the equation becomes x/2 - $250 = 3x/7. Solving this equation shows that x = $3,500. Therefore, Mr. Johnson receives $3,500. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the correct calculation based on the given conditions in the question.

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