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1. What percentage of rainfall received during this timeframe is received during the month of October?

• A. 13.50%
• B. 15.10%
• C. 16.90%
• D. 17.7%

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To determine the percentage of rainfall received during the month of October, we must first calculate the total rainfall for October and the total rainfall for the entire timeframe. Given that the total rainfall for October is 18.9 inches and the total rainfall from January to November is 106.3 inches, we can proceed with the calculation. The percentage is calculated as (18.9/106.3) x 100 = 17.7%. Therefore, the correct answer is D, 17.7%. Choice A (13.50%), Choice B (15.10%), and Choice C (16.90%) are incorrect as they do not align with the accurate calculation based on the provided data.

2. A driver drove 305 miles at 65 mph, stopped for 15 minutes, then drove another 162 miles at 80 mph. How long was the trip?

• A. 6.44 hours
• B. 6.69 hours
• C. 6.97 hours
• D. 5.97 hours

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the total trip duration, calculate the driving time for each segment and add the stop time. The driving time for the first segment is 305 miles ÷ 65 mph = 4.69 hours. The driving time for the second segment is 162 miles ÷ 80 mph = 2.025 hours. Adding the 15-minute stop (0.25 hours) gives a total time of 4.69 hours + 2.025 hours + 0.25 hours = 6.965 hours, which is closest to 6.69 hours (Choice B). Option A is incorrect as it miscalculates the total duration. Option C is incorrect as it overestimates the total duration. Option D is incorrect as it underestimates the total duration.

3. Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest? (-3/4, -7 4/5, -8, 18%, 0.25, 2.5)

• A. -3/4, -7 4/5, -8, 18%, 0.25, 2.5
• B. -8, -7 4/5, -3/4, 18%, 0.25, 2.5
• C. 18%, 0.25, -3/4, 2.5, -7 4/5, -8
• D. -8, -7 4/5, -3/4, 18%, 0.25, 2.5

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To arrange the numbers from least to greatest, we first compare the integers, then the fractions, and finally the percentages and decimals. The correct order is -8, -7 4/5, -3/4, 18%, 0.25, 2.5. Choice A is incorrect because it incorrectly orders the fractions. Choice B is incorrect because it incorrectly places -8 after the fractions. Choice C is incorrect because it starts with the percentages instead of the integers, leading to an incorrect order.

4. How will 0.80 be written as a percent?

• A. 40%
• B. 125%
• C. 90%
• D. 80%

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a percent, you multiply by 100. Therefore, 0.80 * 100 = 80%. The correct answer is D. Choice A (40%) is incorrect as 0.80 is not equivalent to 40%. Choice B (125%) is incorrect as it is greater than 100%. Choice C (90%) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct conversion of 0.80 to a percent.

5. A gumball machine contains red, orange, yellow, green, and blue gumballs. Twenty percent of the gumballs are red, 30% are orange, 5% are yellow, 10% are green, and the rest are blue. If there are a total of 120 gumballs, how many more blue gumballs are there than yellow gumballs?

• A. 48
• B. 30
• C. 42
• D. 36

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The percentage of blue gumballs is 35% (100% - 20% - 30% - 5% - 10% = 35%). If there are 120 gumballs, 35% of that is 42 blue gumballs. Since 5% are yellow gumballs, which is 6 gumballs, the difference between 42 blue gumballs and 6 yellow gumballs is 36 more blue gumballs. Therefore, the correct answer is 36. Choice A (48) is incorrect as it miscalculates the difference. Choice B (30) is incorrect as it does not consider the correct percentage of blue gumballs. Choice C (42) is incorrect as it miscalculates the difference between blue and yellow gumballs.

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