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1. Which statement best describes the rate of change?

• A. Every day, the snow melts 10 centimeters.
• B. Every day, the snow melts 5 centimeters.
• C. Every day, the snow increases by 10 centimeters.
• D. Every day, the snow increases by 5 centimeters.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The rate of change refers to how one quantity changes concerning another quantity. In this scenario, the rate of change is the amount of snow melting per day, which is 5 centimeters. This is determined by the slope of the graph, indicating a decrease in snow depth. Choices C and D incorrectly describe an increase in snow depth, while choice A exaggerates the rate of snow melting compared to the actual value of 5 centimeters per day.

2. The graph below represents the amount of rainfall in a particular state by month. What is the total rainfall for the months May, June, and July?

• A. 9.0 inches
• B. 8.4 inches
• C. 7.5 inches
• D. 10.5 inches

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To calculate the total rainfall for May, June, and July, we add the rainfall amounts for each month: 3.2 inches (May) + 2.5 inches (June) + 3.3 inches (July) = 9.0 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B (8.4 inches) is incorrect as it does not account for the correct sum of rainfall for the specified months. Choice C (7.5 inches) is incorrect as it does not include the accurate total rainfall for May, June, and July. Choice D (10.5 inches) is incorrect as it provides a total that exceeds the actual combined rainfall for the given months.

3. Out of 9 trips, a person chooses the longest route for 3 of them. What percentage of their trips is the longest route?

• A. 0.25
• B. 0.33
• C. 0.5
• D. 0.75

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the percentage of trips where the person chose the longest route, divide the number of longest route trips (3) by the total number of trips (9) and multiply by 100. This gives (3/9) * 100 = 33.33%, which can be rounded to 33%. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choice A (0.25), C (0.5), and D (0.75) are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the percentage of trips where the longest route was chosen based on the given information.

4. A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $58.60. They wish to leave a 16% gratuity. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?

• A. $8.48
• B. $6.40
• C. $9.38
• D. $7.00

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To calculate a 16% gratuity on a bill of $58.60, you multiply $58.60 by 0.16, which equals $9.376. Rounding this to the nearest cent gives $9.38. Therefore, the estimated gratuity is $9.38. Choice A is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the calculated amount. Choice B is also incorrect as it does not match the correct calculation. Choice D is incorrect as it is not the nearest estimated value to the calculated amount.

5. A woman wants to stack two bookcases, one 32.75 inches tall and another 17.25 inches tall. How tall will they be when stacked together?

• A. 49.5 inches
• B. 50 inches
• C. 48 inches
• D. 51 inches

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the total height of the stacked bookcases, you need to add the heights of the two bookcases: 32.75 inches + 17.25 inches = 50 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is 50 inches. Choice A (49.5 inches) is incorrect as it does not consider rounding off the total height. Choices C (48 inches) and D (51 inches) are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the sum of the heights of the two bookcases.

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