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1. What is the absolute value of -7?

• A. 49
• B. 17
• C. 7
• D. 14

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of its sign. In this case, the absolute value of -7 is 7 because it is 7 units away from zero in the negative direction. Therefore, the absolute value of -7 is 7. Choice A (49) is incorrect as it is the square of -7, not the absolute value. Choice B (17) and Choice D (14) are incorrect values and do not represent the absolute value of -7.

2. How many kilograms are in 2000 grams?

• A. 20 kilograms
• B. 2 kilograms
• C. 5 kilograms
• D. 10 kilograms

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert grams to kilograms, you need to divide by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 2000 grams is equal to 2 kilograms (2000 grams ÷ 1000 = 2 kilograms). The correct answer is B: 2 kilograms. Choice A, 20 kilograms, is incorrect because multiplying by 10 (not dividing by 1000) would give that result. Choice C, 5 kilograms, and Choice D, 10 kilograms, are also incorrect as they do not correctly convert grams to kilograms.

3. How many meters are in 2 kilometers?

• A. 100 meters
• B. 200 meters
• C. 2000 meters
• D. 3000 meters

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters. Therefore, 2 kilometers equals 2,000 meters. Choice A, 100 meters, is incorrect as it represents only 1/10th of a kilometer. Choice B, 200 meters, is incorrect as it represents only 1/5th of a kilometer. Choice D, 3000 meters, is incorrect as it miscalculates the conversion from kilometers to meters.

4. A set of temperature readings has a range of 5 degrees Celsius. What does this tell you about the data?

• A. The average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius.
• B. All temperatures are within 5 degrees of each other.
• C. The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures is 5 degrees.
• D. There are exactly 5 temperatures in the set.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option A is incorrect because the range of 5 degrees does not necessarily mean that the average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius. The average temperature could be any value within the range. Option B is incorrect because the range of 5 degrees does not mean that all temperatures are within 5 degrees of each other. It only indicates the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures. Option C is correct because the range of 5 degrees specifically refers to the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in the set. This is a common definition of range in statistics. Option D is incorrect because the range of 5 degrees does not determine the number of temperatures in the set. The set could have more or fewer than 5 temperatures.

5. What is the result of subtracting 10.012 from 0.120?

• A. 10
• B. 9.892
• C. 10.122
• D. 9.012

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the result of subtracting 10.012 from 0.120, you need to subtract the two numbers: 0.120 - 10.012 = -9.892. The correct answer is B, 9.892. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct subtraction operation and result.

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