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1. Which of the following is equivalent to 3.28?

• A. (328/100)
• B. (41/5)
• C. (3/28)
• D. (7/25)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a fraction, we can treat it as a fraction over 1 and then simplify. For 3.28, it can be written as 3.28/1. To convert this to a fraction, we multiply by 100 to get (328/100). Then, to simplify, we divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get (82/25). This simplifies further to (7/25). Therefore, (7/25) is equivalent to 3.28. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not represent the decimal 3.28.

2. Simplify the following expression: 13 - 3/22 - 11

• A. 19/22
• B. 7/22
• C. 10/11
• D. 5/11

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To simplify the expression, first find a common denominator for the fractions. 3/22 can be rewritten as 6/22. Now, the expression becomes 13/22 - 6/22 - 11. Subtracting 6/22 from 13/22 gives 7/22. Therefore, the correct answer is 7/22. Choice A, 19/22, is incorrect as the subtraction was not done properly. Choices C and D are incorrect as they are not part of the expression being simplified.

3. Bridget is repainting her rectangular bedroom. Two walls measure 15 feet by 9 feet, and the other two measure 12.5 feet by 9 feet. One gallon of paint covers an average of 32 square meters. Which of the following is the number of gallons of paint that Bridget will use? (There are 3.28 feet in 1 meter.)

• A. 0.72 gallons
• B. 1.43 gallons
• C. 4.72 gallons
• D. 15.5 gallons

Correct answer: B

Rationale: First, convert the dimensions to meters: 15 ft. × (1 m/3.28 ft.) = 4.57 m; 9 ft. × (1 m/3.28 ft.) = 2.74 m; 12.5 ft. × (1 m/3.28 ft.) = 3.81 m. Next, find the total area in square meters: total area = 2(4.57 m × 2.74 m) + 2(3.81 m × 2.74 m) = 45.9 m². Finally, convert the area to gallons of paint: 45.9 m² × (1 gallon/32 m²) = 1.43 gallons. Therefore, Bridget will need 1.43 gallons of paint to repaint her bedroom. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the required amount of paint based on the given dimensions and the coverage area of one gallon of paint.

4. University X requires some of its nursing students to take an exam before being admitted into the nursing program. In this year's class, the nursing students were required to take the exam, and all of those who took the exam passed. If this year's class has 200 students, how many students passed the exam?

• A. 120
• B. 100
• C. 60
• D. 50

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Since all nursing students who took the exam passed, it means 100% of the students who took the exam passed. As the total number of students in this year's class is 200, the number of students who passed the exam would be 100% of 200, equaling 200 * 100% = 200. Therefore, 200 students passed the exam.

5. Erma has her eye on two sweaters at her favorite clothing store, but she has been waiting for the store to offer a sale. This week, the store advertises 25% off a second item of equal or lesser value. One sweater is $50, and the other is $44. What will Erma spend?

• A. $79
• B. $81
• C. $83
• D. $85

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Erma receives a 25% discount on the $44 sweater, which amounts to a $11 discount. Therefore, she pays $44 - $11 = $33 for this sweater. Adding this discounted price to the $50 sweater, Erma will spend a total of $50 + $33 = $83. Choice A, $79, is incorrect because it does not include the correct calculation for the discounted sweater. Choice B, $81, is incorrect as it does not consider the discounts on both sweaters. Choice D, $85, is incorrect since it overestimates the total amount Erma will spend.

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