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1. Multiply: 35 × 25 =

• A. 0.00875
• B. 0.0875
• C. 0.875
• D. 8.75

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To multiply 35 × 25, break it down into (30 + 5) × 25. Now distribute: (30 × 25) + (5 × 25) = 750 + 125 = 875. Therefore, 35 × 25 = 875. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not represent the correct result of multiplying 35 by 25. Choice A is 1000 times smaller than the correct answer, Choice B is 100 times smaller, and Choice C is 10 times smaller, making them all incorrect. The correct answer is Choice D, 8.75.

2. If a person can type 45 words per minute, how many words can they type in 20 minutes?

• A. 800 words
• B. 850 words
• C. 900 words
• D. 750 words

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find out how many words a person can type in 20 minutes at a speed of 45 words per minute, you multiply the typing speed (45 words/minute) by the duration (20 minutes): 45 words/minute x 20 minutes = 900 words. Hence, the correct answer is 900 words. Choice A (800 words) is incorrect because it results from multiplying 45 words per minute by 18 minutes, not 20. Choice B (850 words) is incorrect as it is not the product of 45 words per minute and 20 minutes. Choice D (750 words) is incorrect because it is the outcome of multiplying 45 words per minute by 15 minutes, not 20.

3. A table shows the average blood pressure readings for different age groups. How do you determine the highest average systolic pressure?

• A. Find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column.
• B. Compare the means (averages) of each age group.
• C. Add all systolic pressure values and divide by the total number of patients.
• D. Subtract the lowest systolic pressure from the highest.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: - To determine the highest average systolic pressure, you need to identify the highest individual systolic pressure reading in the dataset. - Option A instructs you to find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column, which directly addresses the task of identifying the highest systolic pressure reading. - Comparing means (Option B) would not necessarily give you the highest individual systolic pressure reading, as averages can be influenced by the distribution of values within each age group. - Adding all systolic pressure values and dividing by the total number of patients (Option C) would give you the overall average systolic pressure, not the highest individual reading. - Subtracting the lowest systolic pressure from the highest (Option D) would give you the range of systolic pressures, not specifically the highest individual reading. Therefore, the correct approach to determine the highest average systolic pressure

4. What is the result of adding 7 2/3 and 5 5/12?

• A. 11 1/12
• B. 12 1/4
• C. 13 1/12
• D. 14 1/6

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To add mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions. 7 2/3 = 23/3 and 5 5/12 = 65/12. Adding them results in 233/12. Converting this improper fraction back to a mixed number gives 19 5/12, which simplifies to 13 1/12. Therefore, the correct answer is 13 1/12.\nChoice A (11 1/12) is incorrect as it does not represent the correct sum of the given mixed numbers. Choice B (12 1/4) is incorrect as it is not the result of adding 7 2/3 and 5 5/12. Choice D (14 1/6) is incorrect as it is not the correct sum of the provided mixed numbers.

5. What is the numerical value of the Roman numeral XVII?

• A. 22
• B. 17
• C. 48
• D. 57

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The Roman numeral XVII represents the number 17. In Roman numerals, X stands for 10 and V stands for 5. When V (5) is subtracted from X (10), it results in 5 being subtracted from 10, which equals 5. Adding this to V (5) gives the total value of XVII as 17. Choice A is incorrect because it is not the correct numerical value of XVII. Choice C and D are also incorrect as they do not correspond to the Roman numeral XVII.

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