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1. Round to the nearest whole number: What is 18% of 600?

• A. 108
• B. 76
• C. 254
• D. 176

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find 18% of 600, you multiply 600 by 0.18, which equals 108. Since 108 is already a whole number, when rounding to the nearest whole number, it remains the same. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation for finding 18% of 600.

2. How many millimeters are in 5 meters?

• A. 5000 mm
• B. 4000 mm
• C. 5500 mm
• D. 6000 mm

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert meters to millimeters, you multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 millimeters in 1 meter. Therefore, 5 meters multiplied by 1000 equals 5000 millimeters. Choice A is correct as it represents the accurate conversion from meters to millimeters. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not provide the correct conversion factor from meters to millimeters.

3. Convert 7 grams to milligrams.

• A. 700 mg
• B. 7,000 mg
• C. 70 mg
• D. 0.007 mg

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you need to multiply by 1,000 since there are 1,000 milligrams in a gram. Therefore, 7 grams x 1,000 = 7,000 mg. Choice A (700 mg) is incorrect as it represents 700 grams, not milligrams. Choice C (70 mg) is incorrect as it implies that 7 grams is equivalent to 70 milligrams, which is inaccurate. Choice D (0.007 mg) is also incorrect since it represents a fraction of a milligram, significantly less than the original 7 grams.

4. A decorative box has a rectangular base (20cm by 15cm) and a hemispherical top with the same diameter as the base. What is the total surface area of the box (excluding the base)?

• A. 825 sq cm
• B. 1075 sq cm
• C. 1325 sq cm
• D. 1575 sq cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the total surface area of the box excluding the base, calculate the lateral surface area of the rectangular base and the surface area of the hemisphere. The lateral surface area of the rectangular base is 2(20cm x 15cm) = 600 sq cm. The surface area of the hemisphere is 2πr^2, where r is half the diameter of the base, so r = 10cm. Thus, the surface area of the hemisphere is 2π(10cm)^2 = 200π sq cm ≈ 628.32 sq cm. Add the lateral surface area of the base and the surface area of the hemisphere: 600 sq cm + 628.32 sq cm ≈ 1228.32 sq cm. Therefore, the total surface area of the box is approximately 1228.32 sq cm, which is closest to 1325 sq cm (Choice C). Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the accurate calculation of the total surface area of the box.

5. Solve for x: 2 : 5 :: 64 : x

• A. 32
• B. 70
• C. 128
• D. 160

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The symbol '::' represents a proportion in which the first pair of numbers is related to the second pair of numbers. To solve for x in the proportion 2 : 5 :: 64 : x, you can set up a proportion equation: 2/5 = 64/x. Cross-multiplying gives you 2x = 5 * 64, which simplifies to 2x = 320. Dividing both sides by 2, you get x = 160. Therefore, x = 128 is the correct answer. Choice A (32) is incorrect as it is not the result of solving the proportion equation. Choice B (70) is incorrect as it is not related to the given proportion. Choice D (160) is a common mistake made by wrongly interpreting the equation; the correct value of x is 128.

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