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1. What is the least common multiple? What is the least common factor?

• A. The smallest number that both numbers multiply into; the smallest number that divides evenly into both
• B. The largest number that both numbers multiply into; the smallest number that divides evenly into both
• C. The smallest number that both numbers divide into evenly; the smallest number that multiplies into both
• D. The smallest number that both numbers divide into evenly; the smallest number that both multiply into

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The least common multiple is the smallest number that both numbers multiply into, which means it is the smallest number that both numbers can be evenly divided by without leaving a remainder. The least common factor, on the other hand, is the smallest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. Therefore, choice A is correct as it accurately defines the least common multiple and factor. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they provide inaccurate definitions or mix up the concepts of multiplication and division in relation to finding the least common multiple and factor.

2. How many gallons are in 1,000 fluid ounces?

• A. 7.8125 gallons
• B. 15.625 gallons
• C. 31.25 gallons
• D. 62.5 gallons

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert fluid ounces to gallons, you need to divide the number of fluid ounces by the number of fluid ounces in a gallon. Since there are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon, to find out how many gallons are in 1,000 fluid ounces, you divide 1,000 by 128. The correct calculation is 1,000 / 128 = 7.8125 gallons. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the conversion from fluid ounces to gallons.

3. Which of the following is the greatest value?

• A. 43 ÷ 55
• B. 7 ÷ 5
• C. 0.729
• D. 73%

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To determine the greatest value among the choices, you need to convert all options to a common format. In this case, converting fractions to decimals will help compare them. When 7 ÷ 5 is calculated, it equals 1.4, which is greater than 0.729 (choice C) and 0.78 (choice A when rounded). The percentage 73% (choice D) is equivalent to 0.73, making 7 ÷ 5 the largest value. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A is smaller than B, as 43 ÷ 55 equals approximately 0.78. Choice C is smaller than B, as 0.729 is less than 1.4. Choice D is smaller than B, as 73% is equal to 0.73, which is less than 1.4.

4. 4.67 miles is equivalent to how many kilometers to three significant digits?

• A. 7.514 km
• B. 7.51 km
• C. 2.90 km
• D. 2.902 km

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert miles to kilometers, we use the conversion factor of 1 mile ≈ 1.60934 km. Therefore, 4.67 miles * 1.60934 km/mile = 7.514 km. When rounded to three significant digits, the answer is 7.51 km. Choice A of 7.514 km is the correct conversion, but the question asked for the answer to be rounded to three significant digits, making choice B, 7.51 km, the most precise and correct option. Choices C and D are incorrect conversions and do not match the correct conversion of 4.67 miles to kilometers.

5. You measure the width of your door to be 36 inches. The true width of the door is 75 inches. What is the relative error in your measurement?

• A. 0.52%
• B. 0.01%
• C. 0.99%
• D. 0.10%

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The relative error is calculated using the formula: (|Measured Value - True Value| / True Value) * 100%. Substituting the values given, we have (|36 - 75| / 75) * 100% = (39 / 75) * 100% ≈ 0.52 * 100% = 0.52%. Therefore, the relative error in measurement is approximately 0.52%. Choice A is correct because it reflects this calculation. Choice B is incorrect as it represents a lower relative error than the actual value obtained. Choice C is incorrect as it overestimates the relative error. Choice D is incorrect as it underestimates the relative error.

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