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1. Solve the proportion (find the value of x): 9:14 = x:56.

• A. x = 14
• B. x = 25
• C. x = 36
• D. x = 42

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To solve the proportion 9:14 = x:56, you can cross multiply to get 9 * 56 = 14 * x. This simplifies to 504 = 14x. Dividing by 14 on both sides gives x = 36. Therefore, the value of x in the proportion is 36. Choice A, x = 14, is incorrect as it does not satisfy the proportion equation. Choice B, x = 25, is incorrect as it is not the value that makes the proportion true. Choice D, x = 42, is incorrect as it does not correctly satisfy the proportion equation.

2. If his current salary is $35,511 and he receives a 5% increase, what will his new salary be?

• A. $36,375.20
• B. $37,095
• C. $37,136.65
• D. $38,010.25

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the new salary after a 5% increase, you need to add 5% of the current salary to the current salary. 5% of $35,511 is $1,775.55. Adding this amount to the current salary gives a new salary of $37,286.55, which is not listed among the answer choices. The closest amount is $37,136.65, which is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the new salary after a 5% increase.

3. Multiply: 15 × 14 = and express the result in decimal form.

• A. 0.0021
• B. 0.021
• C. 0.21
• D. 2.1

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To find the product of 15 and 14, you multiply the two numbers together. 15 multiplied by 14 equals 210. When written in decimal form, it is 2.1. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.1, which corresponds to option D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they reflect values much smaller than the actual product of 15 and 14, which is 210, equivalent to 2.1 in decimal form.

4. The physician orders 60 mg of Augmentin; 80 mg/mL is on hand. How many milliliters will you give?

• A. 1 ml
• B. 0.5 ml
• C. 0.75 ml
• D. 1.25 ml

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the volume required, divide the prescribed dose (60 mg) by the concentration available (80 mg/mL): 60 mg ÷ 80 mg/mL = 0.75 mL. Therefore, 0.75 mL is the correct amount to administer. Choice A (1 ml) is incorrect as it does not consider the concentration of the solution. Choice B (0.5 ml) is incorrect as it is half the correct amount. Choice D (1.25 ml) is incorrect as it is more than the calculated correct amount.

5. A patient needs to take 2 tablets for every 30 pounds of body weight. If they weigh 150 pounds, how many tablets should they take?

• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 15
• D. 20

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: - The patient needs to take 2 tablets for every 30 pounds of body weight. - If the patient weighs 150 pounds, we can calculate the number of tablets needed by dividing the weight by 30 and then multiplying by 2. - 150 pounds / 30 pounds = 5 - 5 x 2 = 10 tablets - Therefore, the patient should take 10 tablets.

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