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1. Which of the following lists is in order from least to greatest? (1/7), 0.125, (6/9), 0.60

• A. (1/7), 0.125, (6/9), 0.60
• B. (1/7), 0.125, 0.60, (6/9)
• C. 0.125, (1/7), 0.60, 6/9
• D. 0.125, (1/7), (6/9), 0.60

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To determine the order from least to greatest, convert all fractions to decimals and compare them. Converting the fractions: (1/7) ≈ 0.14, (6/9) ≈ 0.67. The decimals in order from least to greatest are: 0.125 < 0.14 < 0.60 < 0.67. Therefore, the correct order is 0.125, (1/7), 0.60, 6/9, making choice C the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect as it lists (1/7) before 0.125. Choice B is incorrect as it places 0.60 before (6/9). Choice D is incorrect as it lists (6/9) before 0.60.

2. After taxes, a worker earned $15,036 in 7 months. What is the amount the worker earned in 2 months?

• A. $2,148
• B. $4,296
• C. $6,444
• D. $8,592

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the amount earned in 2 months, set up a proportion using two ratios relating amount earned to months: (15,036/7) = (x /2). Cross-multiply and solve for x: 7x = 30,072, x = 4,296. Therefore, the worker earned $4,296 in 2 months. Choice A, $2,148, is incorrect as it is half of the correct answer. Choices C and D, $6,444 and $8,592, are incorrect as they do not correspond to the calculated proportion.

3. What is the result of the expression 102 – 7(3 – 4) – 25? Which of the following is correct?

• A. -12
• B. 2
• C. 68
• D. 82

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To simplify the expression, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS): Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). First, solve inside the parentheses: 3 - 4 = -1. Then, multiply -1 by 7: -1 * 7 = -7. Now, substitute these values back into the expression: 102 - (-7) - 25 = 102 + 7 - 25 = 109 - 25 = 84. Therefore, the correct answer is 84. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not represent the correct simplification of the given expression.

4. How do you convert pounds to kg and kg to pounds?

• A. Multiply by 2.2 for pounds; divide by 2.2 for kg
• B. Multiply by 2 for pounds; divide by 2 for kg
• C. Multiply by 1.8 for pounds; divide by 1.8 for kg
• D. Multiply by 1.5 for pounds; divide by 1.5 for kg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert pounds to kg, you need to divide by 2.2, not multiply. Similarly, to convert kg to pounds, you should multiply by 2.2. Therefore, choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they provide incorrect conversion factors for pounds and kg, leading to inaccurate results.

5. If Stella's current weight is 56 kilograms, what is her approximate weight in pounds?

• A. 123 pounds
• B. 110 pounds
• C. 156 pounds
• D. 137 pounds

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert kilograms to pounds, you multiply the weight in kilograms by 2.2. So, 56 kilograms * 2.2 = 123.2 pounds, which can be approximated to 123 pounds. Therefore, Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not match the correct conversion from kilograms to pounds for Stella's weight of 56 kilograms.

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