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1. What is it called when base units are combined, such as g/mL for density?

• A. combined units
• B. derived units
• C. base units
• D. calculated units

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: derived units. When base units (such as grams or milliliters) are combined, as seen in g/mL (grams per milliliter) for density, they form derived units. Derived units measure complex quantities that are derived from combinations of base units. Choice A, 'combined units,' is incorrect as it does not specifically refer to the formation of new units from base units. Choice C, 'base units,' is incorrect because base units are the fundamental units from which all other units are derived, not the combinations of units. Choice D, 'calculated units,' is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the concept of combining base units to form a new unit like g/mL for density.

2. What is the result of multiplying 0.15 by 3?

• A. 0.05
• B. 0.15
• C. 0.45
• D. 0.45

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 0.45. To find the result of multiplying 0.15 by 3, you simply multiply the two numbers together, which gives you 0.45. Choice A (0.05) is incorrect as it is the result of dividing 0.15 by 3 instead of multiplying. Choice B (0.15) is the original number being multiplied and not the result. Choice D (0.45) is the same as the correct answer but is repeated for redundancy.

3. What is 0.075 mg converted to micrograms?

• A. 75 mcg
• B. 7.5 mcg
• C. 0.75 mcg
• D. 750 mcg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 micrograms in a milligram. Therefore, to convert 0.075 mg to mcg, you would multiply 0.075 by 1000, which equals 75. Thus, the correct conversion is 750 mcg. Choice A, 75 mcg, is incorrect as it's the result if you mistakenly multiply by 10 instead of 1000. Choice B, 7.5 mcg, is incorrect as it's the result if you divide by 10 instead of multiplying by 1000. Choice C, 0.75 mcg, is incorrect as it's the result if you divide by 100 instead of multiplying by 1000.

4. What does the prefix 'milli' mean?

• A. 0.01
• B. 0.001
• C. 0.0001
• D. 0.00001

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The prefix 'milli' means one-thousandth, which is equivalent to 0.001 of the base unit. For instance, 1 millimeter is equal to 0.001 meters. Choice A (0.01) is incorrect as it represents one-hundredth, not one-thousandth. Choice C (0.0001) is incorrect as it signifies ten-thousandth, not one-thousandth. Choice D (0.00001) is incorrect as it stands for one-hundred-thousandth, not one-thousandth.

5. Convert 0.07 to a fraction.

• A. 7/100
• B. 1/10
• C. 1/20
• D. 1/50

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.07 to a fraction, we note that 0.07 is equivalent to 7/100. This is because 0.07 can be read as 7 hundredths. Thus, the correct fraction form is 7/100. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B, 1/10, is the fraction equivalent to 0.1, not 0.07. Choice C, 1/20, and Choice D, 1/50, are also incorrect as they do not represent the value of 0.07 when converted to a fraction.

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