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1. Subtract 28 3/4 - 5 5/6.

• A. 22 & 11/12
• B. 23 & 1/2
• C. 34 & 1/12
• D. 22 & 2/3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To subtract mixed numbers, find a common denominator. Convert 28 3/4 to 28 9/12. Then, subtract 5 5/6 from 28 9/12 to get 22 11/12. Therefore, 28 3/4 - 5 5/6 = 22 & 11/12, which matches choice A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct subtraction result after finding the common denominator and performing the subtraction.

2. Olivia’s Bakery gives out one extra cupcake for each dozen sold, to make a “baker’s dozen” of 13 in all. How many extra cupcakes does the bakery add to a special order of 180 cupcakes?

• A. 12
• B. 13
• C. 14
• D. 15

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Olivia’s Bakery gives out one extra cupcake for each dozen sold. For a special order of 180 cupcakes, there would be 180 cupcakes ÷ 12 cupcakes per dozen = 15 dozens. Therefore, the bakery adds 15 extra cupcakes to make a 'baker's dozen' of 13 in all for each dozen, resulting in a total of 15 extra cupcakes added to the special order. The correct answer is 13 (choice B) because the bakery adds one extra cupcake to each dozen, making a 'baker's dozen' of 13.

3. A truck driver traveled 925 miles from 8 am Tuesday to 5 pm Wednesday. During that time, he stopped for 30 minutes for lunch and gas at 1 pm Tuesday. He stopped for the night at 7 pm and was back on the road at 5 am. What was his average speed?

• A. 42 mph
• B. 35 mph
• C. 30 mph
• D. 50 mph

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the average speed, divide the total distance traveled (925 miles) by the total time taken (22 hours). Subtracting the time for the lunch and gas stop (30 minutes) and overnight stop (7 pm to 5 am, 10 hours), we have a total elapsed time of 22 hours. Dividing 925 miles by 22 hours gives an average speed of approximately 42 mph. Choice B, 35 mph, is incorrect because it doesn't account for the total time spent including the stops. Choice C, 30 mph, is incorrect as it underestimates the speed. Choice D, 50 mph, is incorrect as it overestimates the speed.

4. After spending $75.64 at one store and $22.43 at the next store, how much money does the shopper have left if they started with $100.00?

• A. $1.93
• B. $5.00
• C. $0.72
• D. $20.13

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To determine how much money the shopper has left, add the amounts spent: $75.64 + $22.43 = $98.07. Then, subtract the total spent from the starting amount: $100.00 - $98.07 = $1.93 left. Therefore, choice A, $1.93, is the correct answer. Choice B, $5.00, is incorrect because it does not reflect the correct calculation. Choice C, $0.72, is incorrect as it does not consider the total amount spent. Choice D, $20.13, is incorrect because it does not reflect the remaining amount after the expenses.

5. How many ounces are in 3/4 pints?

• A. 12 ounces
• B. 16 ounces
• C. 14 ounces
• D. 10 ounces

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the number of ounces in 3/4 pints, we need to know that 1 pint is equal to 16 ounces. Therefore, 3/4 of a pint would be 3/4 * 16 = 12 ounces. The correct answer is 12 ounces because 3/4 pints is equivalent to 12 ounces. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the conversion from pints to ounces.

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