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1. When is a histogram preferred over a bar graph?

• A. Comparison between categories
• B. Frequency
• C. Percentages
• D. Proportions

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Histograms are specifically designed to display the frequency distribution of continuous data, showing the distribution of values over intervals or bins. On the other hand, bar graphs are used to compare different categories or discrete data points. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because histograms are not primarily used for comparing categories, percentages, or proportions, but rather for visualizing the distribution of frequencies within data intervals.

2. What is the difference between two negative numbers?

• A. Negative number
• B. Positive number
• C. Zero
• D. Not enough information

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Positive number.' When you subtract one negative number from another negative number, the result can be a positive number. For example, the difference between -5 and -3 is 2, which is a positive number. Choice A, 'Negative number,' is incorrect because the result of subtracting two negative numbers can be positive. Choice C, 'Zero,' is incorrect because the difference between two negative numbers is not always zero. Choice D, 'Not enough information,' is incorrect because there is enough information to determine that the difference between two negative numbers can be a positive number.

3. How many quarts are in 1 liter?

• A. 1 quart
• B. 1.06 quarts
• C. 2 quarts
• D. 0.5 quarts

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert liters to quarts, you can use the conversion factor 1 liter ≈ 1.06 quarts. Therefore, 1 liter is approximately 1.06 quarts. Choice A is incorrect because 1 quart is not equivalent to 1 liter. Choice C is incorrect as 2 quarts is more than 1 liter. Choice D is incorrect as 0.5 quarts is half of 1 liter.

4. What is the formula for the area of a circle?

• A. A = πr²
• B. A = 2πr
• C. A = πd
• D. A = 2πd

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct formula for the area of a circle is A = πr², where π is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159 and r is the radius of the circle. Choice B, A = 2πr, represents the circumference of a circle, not the area. Choice C, A = πd, incorrectly uses the diameter (d) instead of the radius in the formula for area. Choice D, A = 2πd, is also related to the circumference of the circle, not the area. Therefore, option A is the only correct formula for calculating the area of a circle.

5. How many milligrams are in 5 grams?

• A. 0.005 mg
• B. 50 mg
• C. 500 mg
• D. 5000 mg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams. Therefore, 5 grams is equal to 5 * 1000 = 5000 milligrams. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correctly convert grams to milligrams. Choice A is incorrect as it represents a decrease in value instead of an increase when converting from grams to milligrams. Choice B is incorrect because it is a factor of 10 lower than the correct answer. Choice C is incorrect as it is a factor of 10 lower than the correct answer. Thus, the correct answer is D, 5000 mg.

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