FREE NLN NEX MATH PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Access realistic math questions to assess your readiness for the quantitative section of the nursing entrance examination.
Topics Covered
Fraction and decimal operations
Ratios and proportions
Percent increase and decrease
Basic algebra
Unit conversions
Multi-step word problems
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Question 1 / 31
893.42 + 82.77 =
A.
976.09
B. 976.29
C. 986.19
D. 976.19
Rationale
Adding 893.42 and 82.77 results in 976.19 when the addition is performed carefully with correct decimal alignment and proper carrying. Since both numbers include decimal values, the decimal points must be aligned before adding to ensure that tenths and hundredths are combined correctly.
The addition begins in the hundredths place. When the hundredths are added, a carry is generated and must be transferred to the tenths place. As the addition continues into the tenths and ones places, additional carries may occur. Each carry must be included correctly, or the final result will be off by one or more tenths. When the addition is completed step by step with accurate carrying, the total is 976.19.
This result is also supported by estimation. Adding approximately 80 to 893 should yield a result just above 970, making any value near 976 reasonable and any value near 986 or below 970 suspicious.
A. 976.09
This value is slightly too low and typically results from failing to carry correctly from the hundredths place into the tenths place. When a carry is missed, the decimal portion of the answer is reduced, producing a value that appears close but is mathematically incorrect.
B. 976.29
It is slightly too high and often occurs when an extra carry is added during the decimal addition. For example, a student may correctly carry once but mistakenly carry again into the tenths or ones place. While the error is small, it alters the final sum and invalidates the answer.
C. 986.19
This value is far too large and indicates a major error in the whole-number portion of the addition. It often results from incorrectly adding an extra ten, such as treating 82.77 as 92.77 or misplacing a carry into the tens column. Because the estimate should be slightly above 970, this value clearly falls outside the expected range.
D. 976.19
It accurately reflects correct decimal alignment, proper carrying at each step, and correct addition of both the decimal and whole-number portions. The value matches exact arithmetic and aligns with reasonable estimation.
Conclusion
Correct decimal addition requires aligning decimal points, tracking carries carefully, and adding systematically from right to left. When these steps are followed for 893.42 + 82.77, the correct sum is 976.19. A comparison of all answer choices confirms that D is the only option that reflects both accurate calculation and logical numerical reasoning.
Question 2 / 31
89.35 X 32.75 =
A.
2826.23
B. 2925.31
C. 2926.21
D. 2837.41
Rationale
Multiplying 89.35 by 32.75 results in 2926.21 when the multiplication is performed carefully and the decimal point is placed correctly. Because both numbers contain decimal values, it is important to understand that decimal multiplication involves two main stages: first multiplying as if the numbers were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the final product based on the total number of decimal places in the original factors.
In this problem, 89.35 has two decimal places and 32.75 also has two decimal places. That means the final product must contain four decimal places in total before adjustment. The numbers are multiplied step by step, using partial products, and then the decimal point is placed correctly. When this process is followed accurately, the result is 2926.21.
This answer also passes a strong estimation check. Rounding 89.35 to about 90 and 32.75 to about 33 gives an estimated product of 90 X 33 = 2970. The correct answer, 2926.21, is close to this estimate, confirming that the calculation is reasonable.
A. 2826.23
This value is too low and usually results from an error during the multiplication step or incorrect decimal placement. A common mistake leading to this answer is dropping one of the partial products or placing the decimal point too far to the left, which reduces the value of the final result. Because the estimate for this problem is close to 3000, an answer in the low 2800 range should immediately signal a calculation error.
B. 2925.31
It is very close to the correct answer but still incorrect. Errors that produce this value often occur during partial multiplication, such as miscalculating one row of the multiplication or incorrectly adding the partial products together. Even though the decimal placement may be correct, a small arithmetic error in multiplication changes the final result and makes It invalid.
C. 2926.21
It correctly reflects the product of 89.35 and 32.75. The multiplication is carried out accurately, all partial products are included, and the decimal point is placed correctly based on the four total decimal places in the original numbers. The value also aligns well with estimation, confirming that no digits were misplaced or omitted.
D. 2837.41
This value reflects a significant arithmetic error and often results from incorrect partial products or adding them improperly. In some cases, students arrive at this answer by mixing multiplication and addition steps or by misplacing the decimal. Because the result is far below the estimated value, it does not represent a valid solution.
Conclusion
Decimal multiplication requires careful execution of each multiplication step and accurate placement of the decimal point based on the total number of decimal places. When 89.35 is multiplied by 32.75 using this method, the correct product is 2926.21. A review of all answer choices confirms that C is the only option that satisfies exact calculation, correct decimal placement, and reasonable estimation.
Question 3 / 31
An armoire was purchased for $340.32 at an auction subject to a 5% tax rate. What was the additional tax charged on the armoire?
A.
$15.82
B. $16.02
C. $16.39
D. $17.02
Rationale
The additional tax charged on the armoire is $17.02, calculated by finding 5% of the purchase price. When calculating sales tax, the correct method is to multiply the original cost by the tax rate expressed as a decimal.
First, convert 5% to decimal form:
5% = 0.05
Next, multiply the price of the armoire by the tax rate:
$340.32 X 0.05 = $17.016
Because currency is expressed to two decimal places, the result must be rounded to the nearest cent. Since the third decimal place is greater than 5, the value rounds up to $17.02.
This result also makes sense by estimation. Five percent of $340 is approximately $17, so any answer far from this value should be viewed with skepticism.
A. $15.82
This value is too low and typically results from using an incorrect tax rate or subtracting instead of multiplying. Some students mistakenly calculate 4% or reduce the price before applying the tax. Because 5% of $340 should be close to $17, this value clearly underestimates the tax.
B. $16.02
It often comes from rounding incorrectly or applying the tax to a reduced amount instead of the full purchase price. While it is closer to the correct value than option A, it still does not reflect an accurate application of the 5% tax rate.
C. $16.39
This value suggests partial calculation errors, such as multiplying by the wrong decimal or rounding prematurely. It may result from misplacing the decimal point during multiplication. Because it does not match either exact calculation or reasonable estimation, it is not correct.
D. $17.02
It correctly reflects 5% of $340.32 with proper decimal multiplication and correct rounding to the nearest cent. The value aligns with both exact arithmetic and estimation, confirming it as the correct tax amount.
Conclusion
Calculating sales tax requires multiplying the purchase price by the tax rate expressed as a decimal and rounding appropriately. Applying this method to a 5% tax on $340.32 results in an additional charge of $17.02. A review of all answer choices confirms that D is the only option that accurately represents the correct tax calculation.
Question 4 / 31
Round to the nearest two decimal places: 999.52? 13
A.
76.89
B. 76.97
C. 86.87
D. 86.97
Rationale
When dividing 999.52 by 13, the goal is to compute the quotient accurately and then round the result to two decimal places. This requires careful long division followed by correct application of rounding rules.
Begin by dividing 999.52 by 13. Since 13 does not divide evenly into 999.52, the result is a decimal. Performing the division step by step yields a quotient of approximately 76.886153โฌยฆ. Because the problem asks for the answer rounded to two decimal places, attention must be paid to the third decimal place. In this case, the third decimal digit is 6, which is greater than 5. According to standard rounding rules, this means the second decimal place must be increased by one.
As a result, 76.88 rounds up to 76.89.
This answer is also supported by estimation. Dividing 1,000 by 13 gives approximately 76.9, so a result near 76.89 is entirely reasonable. Any answer in the mid-80s would indicate a clear division error.
A. 76.89
It correctly reflects the quotient of 999.52รท 13 after rounding to two decimal places. The division is performed accurately, and the rounding step is applied correctly based on the value of the third decimal place. The result aligns with both exact computation and estimation, confirming it as the correct answer.
B. 76.97
This value is too high and typically results from rounding incorrectly or miscalculating the division. A student may incorrectly round up twice or misread the decimal expansion. Because the true quotient is approximately 76.886, this value does not reflect proper rounding.
C. 86.87
It reflects a major division error. It suggests that the divisor was treated as smaller than 13 or that the decimal point was misplaced during the calculation. Since 13 goes into 999 roughly 77 times, any answer in the 80s is clearly unreasonable.
D. 86.97
This value combines both an incorrect division result and incorrect rounding. It indicates a misunderstanding of both the size of the quotient and the rounding process. Estimation alone is sufficient to eliminate It.
Conclusion
Accurate division followed by correct rounding is essential when solving problems of this type. Dividing 999.52 by 13 gives approximately 76.886โฌยฆ, which rounds to 76.89 to the nearest hundredth. A review of all options confirms that A is the only answer that reflects correct arithmetic, proper rounding, and reasonable estimation.
Question 5 / 31
Which of the following decimals equals 9.47%?
A.
0.000947
B. 0.00947
C. 0.0947
D. 0.947
Rationale
The decimal equivalent of 9.47% is 0.0947. Converting a percentage to a decimal requires dividing the percentage value by 100, which moves the decimal point two places to the left.
Starting with 9.47%, dividing by 100 gives:
9.47รท 100 = 0.0947
This conversion is exact and does not require rounding. Understanding this rule is essential when working with percentages in calculations involving decimals.
A quick reasonableness check supports this result. A percentage less than 10% should convert to a decimal less than 0.10, making 0.0947 a sensible value.
A. 0.000947
This value is too small and results from moving the decimal point too many places to the left. It reflects dividing by 10,000 instead of 100. Because 9.47% is close to 10%, the decimal equivalent should be close to 0.10, not close to zero.
B. 0.00947
It is also too small and typically occurs when the decimal is moved only one place too far. It represents 0.947%, not 9.47%. This mistake often comes from confusion about how many places the decimal point should move.
C. 0.0947
It correctly represents the decimal form of 9.47%. The decimal point is moved two places to the left, and the resulting value matches both the conversion rule and logical estimation. This makes it the correct answer.
D. 0.9470
This value is far too large and would correspond to 94.70%, not 9.47%. It reflects moving the decimal point in the wrong direction or misunderstanding the relationship between percentages and decimals.
Conclusion
Converting a percentage to a decimal requires dividing by 100 and moving the decimal point two places to the left. Applying this rule to 9.47% results in 0.0947. A comparison of all answer choices confirms that C is the only option that correctly represents the decimal equivalent.
Question 6 / 31
The standard ratio of (number of treatments) to (total mL dose) is 3.5 to 2 mL. If only 2 treatments are given how many total mL doses are given?
A.
1.58 mL
B. 2.34 mL
C. 1.14 mL
D. 2.58 mL
Rationale
The total dose given for 2 treatments is 1.14 mL, calculated using proportional reasoning. This problem is based on a ratio, meaning the relationship between the number of treatments and the total dose remains constant regardless of how many treatments are administered.
The given ratio is:
3.5 treatments โ โ 2 mL
To find the dose per single treatment, divide the total dose by the number of treatments:
2 mLรท 3.5 treatments = 0.5714 mL per treatment
Once the dose per treatment is known, multiply by the number of treatments actually given:
0.5714 mL X 2 treatments = 1.1428 mL
Because medication doses are typically rounded to two decimal places, this value rounds to 1.14 mL.
This result also makes sense logically. If 3.5 treatments require 2 mL, then 2 treatments must require less than 2 mL, making any value greater than 2 mL unreasonable.
A. 1.58 mL
This value is too high for only 2 treatments. It often results from multiplying incorrectly before dividing, or from using the wrong proportional setup. Because 1.58 mL would suggest each treatment is much larger than the correct dose per treatment, It does not preserve the original ratio.
B. 2.34 mL
It exceeds the total dose given for 3.5 treatments, which immediately indicates an error. It may result from reversing the ratio or multiplying instead of dividing. Since fewer treatments should receive a smaller total dose, this value is clearly incorrect.
C. 1.14 mL
It correctly maintains the ratio between treatments and total dose. The calculation accurately finds the dose per treatment and then scales it to 2 treatments. The value also aligns with logical estimation and appropriate rounding, making it the correct answer.
D. 2.58 mL
This value is not consistent with the ratio provided. It suggests that 2 treatments require more medication than 3.5 treatments, which violates proportional reasoning. Errors leading to It usually involve misplacing decimals or skipping steps in the ratio setup.
Conclusion
Ratio problems require preserving the relationship between quantities. By determining the dose per treatment and then scaling it to the number of treatments given, the correct total dose is 1.14 mL. A comparison of all answer choices confirms that C is the only option that accurately reflects correct proportional reasoning and proper calculation.
Question 7 / 31
If x = 3 then x? + x =
A.
9
B. 15
C. 12
D. 10
Rationale
To evaluate the expression xยฒ + x, the value of x must be substituted and the expression solved using the correct order of operations.
Given:
x = 3
First, square x:
xยฒ = 3ยฒ = 9
Next, add x to the squared value:
9 + 3 = 12
Therefore, the correct value of the expression xยฒ + x when x = 3 is 12.
This process emphasizes that exponents are evaluated before addition, which is a key rule in algebraic computation.
A. 9
This value represents only xยฒ, not the full expression xยฒ + x. Students often stop after squaring x and forget to add the additional x term. Because the expression requires both operations, It is incomplete and incorrect.
B. 15
This value may result from incorrectly doubling x or adding unrelated values. For example, adding 3ยฒ and 3ยฒ or misapplying the formula can lead to this number. Since the correct arithmetic does not support this result, It is incorrect.
C. 12
It correctly follows all steps: squaring x first and then adding x. The calculation respects the order of operations and accurately evaluates the expression. This makes it the correct answer.
D. 10
This value often results from incorrectly adding before squaring or miscalculating the exponent. For example, squaring only part of the expression or misreading xยฒ as 2x can lead to this error. Because it does not follow the correct mathematical procedure, It is incorrect.
Conclusion
When evaluating algebraic expressions, substitution and order of operations are critical. Substituting x = 3 into xยฒ + x and solving step by step yields 12. A review of all answer choices confirms that C is the only option consistent with correct algebraic reasoning.
Question 8 / 31
2/3 cup of oil is needed for a recipe and 1/4 cup is available. How much more oil is needed?
A.
1/2
B. 2/7
C. 3/8
D. 5/12
Rationale
The amount of oil still needed is 5/12 cup.
This problem requires finding the difference between the total amount required and the amount already available.
The total amount needed is 2/3, and the amount available is 1/4.
To determine how much more is needed, subtract:
2/3-1/4
Because the denominators are different, both fractions must be rewritten using a common denominator.
The least common denominator of 3 and 4 is 12.
2/3 = 8/12
1/4 = 3/12
Now subtract:
8/12-3/12 = 5/12
This result represents the remaining amount required to reach the full 2/3 cup.
A. 1/2
It is too large. It suggests that more than half a cup is still needed, which is unreasonable given that 1/4 cup is already available and the total required is only 2/3 cup.
B. 2/7
This fraction does not result from a valid subtraction process using common denominators. It reflects a setup or conversion error rather than correct fraction subtraction.
C. 3/8
It is closer in size but does not equal the true difference between 2/3 and 1/4. It typically results from using an incorrect denominator or subtracting without properly converting both fractions.
D. 5/12
It correctly represents the difference between the required amount and the amount available after converting both fractions to a common denominator and subtracting accurately.
Conclusion
After converting both fractions to twelfths and subtracting, the remaining amount needed is 5/12 cup. Option D is the only choice that correctly reflects the required calculation and final result.
Question 9 / 31
A ? cup of skim milk is 45 calories. Approximately how many calories would ? cup of skim milk provide? then b =
A.
67 ?
B. 68
C. 76 ?
D. 60
Rationale
Three-quarters of a cup of skim milk would provide approximately 67 ยฝ calories.
This problem is based on proportional reasoning, meaning the number of calories increases in direct proportion to the amount of milk consumed.
Start with the information given:
ยฝ cup of skim milk = 45 calories
The amount being asked about is ยพ cup, which is larger than ยฝ cup.
To compare the two amounts, rewrite both using the same denominator:
ยฝ = 2/4
ยพ = 3/4
Now compare the portions:
ยพ cup is one and a half times as much as ยฝ cup, because:
3/4รท 2/4 = 3/2
This means the calories will also increase by the same factor.
Now apply this to the calories:
45 X 3/2 = 135/2 = 67 ยฝ
This result makes sense because ยพ cup is more than ยฝ cup, so the calories must be greater than 45, but not dramatically larger.
A. 67 ยฝ
It correctly reflects the proportional increase from ยฝ cup to ยพ cup. It shows a reasonable and accurate increase in calories based on the larger serving size.
B. 68
This value is extremely close to the correct answer but slightly rounded upward. Since the problem asks for an approximate value, this may seem tempting, but 67 ยฝ is the more precise proportional result.
C. 76 ยฝ
It is too large and suggests that the increase in milk volume was overestimated. It would correspond to a much larger portion than ยพ cup.
D. 60
This value is too low and reflects an insufficient increase from the original 45 calories. It underestimates the effect of increasing the serving size from ยฝ cup to ยพ cup.
Conclusion
By recognizing that ยพ cup is one and a half times as much as ยฝ cup and applying that same ratio to the calories, the correct result is 67 ยฝ calories. Option A is the only choice that accurately reflects this proportional relationship.
Question 10 / 31
Which of these numbers is a prime number?
A.
12
B. 4
C. 15
D. 11
Rationale
The prime number among the given options is 11. A prime number is defined as a whole number greater than 1 that has exactly two factors: 1 and itself. Any number that has more than two factors is considered composite and does not meet the definition of a prime number.
A. 12
The number 12 is not a prime number because it can be divided evenly by several whole numbers other than 1 and itself. For example, 12 can be divided by 2, 3, 4, and 6, all of which produce whole-number results. Because 12 has more than two factors, it is classified as a composite number.
B. 4
The number 4 is not prime because it has three factors: 1, 2, and 4. Since it can be divided evenly by 2 in addition to 1 and itself, it does not meet the definition of a prime number. Numbers that are perfect squares, such as 4, are not prime unless the number is 1, which itself is not considered prime.
C. 15
The number 15 is not prime because it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and 15. Specifically, 15 divided by 3 equals 5, and 15 divided by 5 equals 3. This means 15 has at least four factors, making it a composite number rather than a prime number.
D. 11
The number 11 is a prime number because it has exactly two factors: 1 and 11. It cannot be divided evenly by any other whole number. It is not divisible by 2, 3, 4, or 5, and no other whole number less than 11 divides into it evenly. This confirms that 11 satisfies the definition of a prime number.
Conclusion
A prime number must have exactly two factors, 1 and itself. Among the options provided, 12, 4, and 15 all have additional factors and are therefore composite. Only 11 has exactly two factors, confirming option D as the correct answer.
Question 11 / 31
75 is 60% of what number?
A.
130
B. 125
C. 45
D. 145
Rationale
The value 125 is the number for which 75 represents 60%. This type of problem asks you to work backward from a known part and a known percentage to find the whole. The key is to translate the wording into a mathematical relationship and solve it step by step.
The statement "75 is 60% of what number?" means that 75 equals 60 percent of an unknown value. Writing this mathematically gives the equation 75 = 0.60 X (unknown number). To isolate the unknown, divide both sides by 0.60. Doing so gives 75รท 0.60 = 125. This confirms that when 60% of a number is taken, the result is 75 only when the original number is 125.
This result is also reasonable when considered conceptually. Sixty percent is more than one-half. If 75 were half of a number, the whole would be 150. Because 60% is larger than 50%, the total must be smaller than 150. The value 125 fits this expectation exactly.
A. 130
It is close to the correct answer but does not satisfy the condition in the question. Sixty percent of 130 equals 78, not 75. This means 130 is too large to produce 75 as only 60% of the total. This answer often results from estimation rather than precise calculation.
B. 125
It correctly satisfies the relationship described in the question. When 125 is multiplied by 0.60, the result is exactly 75. The calculation is accurate, and the value passes both mathematical verification and logical reasoning, making it the correct answer.
C. 45
It is incorrect because it is smaller than 75. Since 75 represents only a portion of the total, the total must be greater than 75. Additionally, 60% of 45 equals 27, which is far from the given value of 75. This choice usually comes from reversing the relationship between the part and the whole.
D. 145
It is too large. Sixty percent of 145 equals 87, which is significantly higher than 75. This indicates that the total value is overestimated and does not align with the given percentage relationship.
Conclusion
By translating the statement into the equation 75 = 0.60 X (number) and solving, the value of the number is found to be 125. Verifying by multiplying confirms that 60% of 125 equals 75. Therefore, B (125) is the correct answer.
Question 12 / 31
Solve for x: 2x + 4 = x-6
A.
x =-12
B. x = 10
C. x =-16
D. x =-10
Rationale
The value of x is-10. Solving this equation involves isolating the variable by combining like terms and applying basic algebraic operations in a logical sequence.
Start with the given equation: 2x + 4 = x-6. The goal is to get all terms involving x on one side and all constant numbers on the other side. First, subtract x from both sides of the equation. This leaves x + 4 =-6. Next, subtract 4 from both sides to isolate x. Doing so gives x =-10.
A quick check confirms the solution. Substituting-10 back into the original equation gives 2(หโ10) + 4 =-20 + 4 =-16 on the left side, and-10-6 =-16 on the right side. Since both sides are equal, the solution is correct.
A. x =-12
This value does not satisfy the equation. Substituting-12 into the left side gives 2(หโ12) + 4 =-24 + 4 =-20, while the right side gives-12-6 =-18. Because the two sides are not equal,-12 is not a solution.
B. x = 10
This value produces a large mismatch. Substituting 10 gives 2(10) + 4 = 24 on the left side and 10-6 = 4 on the right side. Since 24 does not equal 4, It is incorrect. This answer often results from sign errors when moving terms across the equals sign.
C. x =-16
Substituting-16 results in 2(หโ16) + 4 =-32 + 4 =-28 on the left side and-16-6 =-22 on the right side. Because these values are not equal,-16 does not solve the equation.
D. x =-10
This value satisfies the equation exactly. When substituted, both sides simplify to-16, confirming that the equation balances. This confirms-10 as the correct solution.
Conclusion
By moving like terms and isolating the variable, the equation simplifies to x =-10. Substitution verifies the result. Therefore, D (x =-10) is the correct answer.
Question 13 / 31
The table below shows the cost of renting a bicycle for 1, 2, or 3 hours. Which answer choice shows the equation that best represents the data? Let C represent the cost of the rental and h stand for the number of hours of rental time.
A.
C = 3.60h
B. C = h + 3.60
C. C = 3.60h + 10.80
D. C = 10.80/h
Rationale
This problem asks for an equation that represents the relationship between the number of hours a bicycle is rented and the total cost. From the table, the cost increases by the same amount for each additional hour of rental time. This indicates a constant rate of change, meaning the relationship between cost and time is linear and proportional.
If the rental cost increases by $3.60 for each additional hour, then the cost per hour is $3.60. A proportional relationship is represented by multiplying the number of hours by the cost per hour. Since there is no starting fee shown in the table, the total cost depends only on the number of hours rented. Therefore, the correct equation must be the hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours, which is C = 3.60h.
Option Analysis
A. C = 3.60h
This equation correctly shows that the cost increases by $3.60 for each hour rented. When h equals 1, the cost is $3.60. When h equals 2, the cost is $7.20, and when h equals 3, the cost is $10.80. These values align exactly with the table, confirming that this equation accurately represents the data.
B. C = h + 3.60
This equation adds 3.60 to the number of hours, which does not represent a constant hourly rate. For example, if h equals 2, the cost would be $5.60, which does not match the table. This equation incorrectly treats hours and dollars as directly additive rather than proportional.
C. C = 3.60h + 10.80
This equation includes an additional fixed cost of $10.80. That would mean the rental starts at $10.80 even before any hours are rented, which is not supported by the table. The table shows that $10.80 corresponds to renting for 3 hours, not an initial fee.
D. C = 10.80/h
This equation divides a fixed amount by the number of hours, which would cause the cost to decrease as time increases. This directly contradicts the table, which shows the cost increasing as rental time increases.
Conclusion
Because the cost increases at a constant rate of $3.60 per hour with no additional starting fee, the equation that best represents the data is C = 3.60h. Verifying the equation against all given hour values confirms that A is the only option that correctly models the relationship shown in the table.
Question 14 / 31
Lance makes $11.35 an hour and earns time and a half pay for every hour over 40. If Lance worked 47 hours this week about how much will his paycheck be? Round to the hundredths place.
A.
$454
B. $546.24
C. $573.18
D. $521.37
Rationale
$573.18 is the answer to the question: Lance makes $11.35 an hour and earns time and a half pay for every hour over 40. If Lance worked 47 hours this week, about how much will his paycheck be? Round to the hundredths place.
To find total pay with overtime, calculate regular earnings for the first 40 hours, then calculate overtime using time-and-a-half, and finally add the two amounts.
A. $454
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on $573.18 rather than $454. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
B. $546.24
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on $573.18 rather than $546.24. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
C. $573.18
Regular pay: 40 hours x $11.35 = $454.00. Overtime rate: $11.35 x 1.5 = $17.025 per hour. Overtime pay: 7 hours x $17.025 = $119.175. Total: $454.00 + $119.175 = $573.175, which rounds to $573.18. It reflects both the correct overtime rate and correct final rounding to the nearest cent.
D. $521.37
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on $573.18 rather than $521.37. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
Conclusion
Breaking the problem into regular pay and overtime pay gives a total paycheck of $573.18 after rounding to cents.
Question 15 / 31
A number is 5 more than half of another number. How would you write this as a mathematical expression?
A.
0.2
B. N+
C. (5+)N
D. 5
Rationale
+5 is the correct answer to the question: A number is 5 more than half of another number. How would you write this as a mathematical expression?
A. .2
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to +5, not .2. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. N+
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to +5, not N+. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. (5+)N
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to +5, not (5+)N. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
D. +5
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value +5. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
Conclusion
Therefore, when the expression is simplified correctly by following the required algebraic steps and maintaining proper order of operations, the final result is +5.
Question 16 / 31
If you lost 4% of your original weight of 168. what would you now weigh?
A.
159.24
B. 161.28
C. 160.75
D. 164.2
Rationale
161.28 is what you will weigh if you lost 4% of your original weight of 168. Work the problem step by step, keeping track of units and place value, and compare the result to the options.
A. 159.24
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 161.28, not 159.24. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 161.28
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 161.28. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
C. 160.75
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 161.28, not 160.75. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
D. 164.20
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 161.28, not 164.20. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Using the correct percent decrease and keeping the units consistent gives a final weight of 161.28.
Question 17 / 31
Which of the following is correct?
A.
5/12 = 15/24
B. 2/3 = 7/10
C. 3/4 = 9/12
D. 4/8 = 8/17
Rationale
3/4 = 9/12 is the correct answer to the question: Which of the following is correct?
A. 5/12 = 15/24
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 3/4 = 9/12, not 5/12 = 15/24. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 2/3 = 7/10
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 3/4 = 9/12, not 2/3 = 7/10. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 3/4 = 9/12
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 3/4 = 9/12. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
D. 4/8 = 8/17
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 3/4 = 9/12, not 4/8 = 8/17. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 3/4 by 3 gives 9/12, showing that the two fractions represent the same value and confirming that 3/4 = 9/12 is the correct statement.
Question 18 / 31
Which equality is correct?
A.
6/8 = 9/10
B. 6/8 = 10/12
C. 6/8 = 12/16
D. 6/8 = 14/18
Rationale
6/8 = 12/16 is the correct answer to the question: Which equality is correct?
A. 6/8 = 9/10
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 6/8 = 12/16, not 6/8 = 9/10. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 6/8 = 10/12
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 6/8 = 12/16, not 6/8 = 10/12. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 6/8 = 12/16
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 6/8 = 12/16. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
D. 6/8 = 14/18
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 6/8 = 12/16, not 6/8 = 14/18. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Starting with 6/8, multiplying both 6 and 8 by 2 produces 12/16, so the equality 6/8 = 12/16 is correct because both fractions represent the same portion of a whole. This leads to 6/8 = 12/16
Question 19 / 31
What is the value of x if 4x + 3 = 23?
A.
4
B. 6
C. 5
D. 3
Rationale
5 is the correct answer to the question: What is the value of x if 4x + 3 = 23?
A. 4
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 5, not 4. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 6
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 5, not 6. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 5
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 5. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
D. 3
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 5, not 3. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Subtracting 3 from 23 gives 20, and dividing 20 by 4 gives 5, so x = 5 satisfies the equation because substituting it back produces 4(5) + 3 = 23.
Question 20 / 31
What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?
A.
0.375
B. 0.125
C. 0.625
D. 0.875
Rationale
0.375 is the correct answer to the question: What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?
Convert a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Dividing 3 รท8 gives 0.375 because 8 goes into 30 three times (remainder 6), into 60 seven times (remainder 4), and into 40 five times (remainder 0). This produces a terminating decimal that matches 0.375 exactly.
A. 0.375
It aligns with the correct computation and matches the value obtained from dividing 3 by 8. It reflects converting the fraction to a decimal correctly.
B. 0.125
It does not fit the problem once the fraction-to-decimal conversion is done correctly. This value equals 1/8, which comes from using the denominator alone or dropping the numerator.
C. 0.625
It does not fit the problem once the fraction-to-decimal conversion is done correctly. This value is larger than 0.5, but 3/8 is less than 1/2, so it cannot be 0.625.
D. 0.875
It does not fit the problem once the fraction-to-decimal conversion is done correctly. This value is close to 1, but 3/8 is much smaller, so it is not reasonable for this fraction.
Conclusion
Dividing 3 by 8 and keeping place value accurate gives a decimal of 0.375, which is the correct equivalent of 3/8.
Question 21 / 31
A salesman spent $34 at the store in the first week of December. He spent $73 during each of weeks two and three. The last week he spent another $123. What was his average weekly expense during the month of December?
A.
57.5
B. 101
C. 73
D. 75.75
Rationale
$75.75 is the average weekly expense when the four weekly amounts are added and the total is divided equally across the four weeks.
First, find the total spent for the month by combining each week's expense: $34 + $73 + $73 + $123 = $303. Since December in this problem is treated as 4 weeks, divide the total by 4 to get the weekly average: $303 รท4 = $75.75. This value represents the mean weekly spending.
A. $57.50
This does not match the correct average. It often comes from dividing by the wrong number, leaving out one week, or subtracting instead of adding one of the weekly amounts.
B. $101.00
This does not fit the situation because it is too high for a four-week average. A common cause is dividing by 3 instead of 4 or incorrectly combining the weeks two and three amounts.
C. $73.00
This reflects the weekly spending for weeks two and three, not the month's average. It ignores the lower first week and the higher last week, both of which affect the mean.
D. $75.75
It matches the computed average from the total monthly spending divided by the four weeks.
Conclusion
Adding all four weeks gives $303, and dividing by 4 produces an average weekly expense of $75.75.
Question 22 / 31
Which decimal is equivalent to the fraction 6/8?
A.
0.45
B. 0.6
C. 0.75
D. 0.84
Rationale
0.75 is the correct answer to the question: Which decimal is equivalent to the fraction 6/8?
Convert a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator, or by simplifying first and then converting. Since 6 and 8 share a common factor of 2, simplify: 6/8 = 3/4. Now convert 3/4 to a decimal: 3 รท4 = 0.75. You can also reason using benchmark fractions: 3/4 means three out of four equal parts, which is 75 out of 100, so it equals 0.75.
A. 0.45
0.45 does not fit the fraction 6/8 once conversion is done correctly. This decimal is less than one-half, but 6/8 simplifies to 3/4, which is greater than one-half. A common mistake is dividing the wrong way (8 รท6) or inserting the decimal point incorrectly during long division. Since 6/8 is close to 1, 0.45 is far too small.
B. 0.6
0.6 does not fit the fraction 6/8 once conversion is done correctly. This answer often appears when 6/8 is confused with 6/10 or when a student mistakenly reduces 6/8 to 3/5 instead of 3/4. Another source is rounding too early after an incorrect division step. Because 3/4 equals 0.75 exactly, 0.6 cannot be correct.
C. 0.75
It aligns with the correct computation and matches the final value 0.75. It reflects simplifying 6/8 to 3/4 and then converting 3/4 to the decimal 0.75.
D. 0.84
0.84 does not fit the fraction 6/8 once conversion is done correctly. This decimal is greater than 0.8, while 6/8 equals 0.75, so it is too large. A common error is misreading 6/8 as 7/8 or confusing the fraction with a different benchmark fraction near 1. Correct conversion confirms the value is 0.75.
Conclusion
Simplifying 6/8 to 3/4 and converting by division (3 รท4) gives 0.75, confirming 0.75 is the decimal equivalent.
Question 23 / 31
Which Roman numeral represents the number 29?
A.
XXXI
B. XXIV
C. XXIX
D. XXVI
Rationale
XXIX is the correct answer to the question: Which Roman numeral represents the number 29?
Roman numerals use addition when a smaller or equal value follows a larger one, and subtraction when a smaller value comes before a larger one. XX represents 20 because X is 10 and two X's add: 10 + 10 = 20. IX represents 9 because I (1) before X (10) means subtract: 10 -1 = 9. Combine the parts: 20 + 9 = 29, so XXIX represents 29.
A. XXXI
XXXI does not fit because XXXI equals 30 + 1 = 31. This is close to 29 but represents a different number because it adds three tens and one unit without any subtraction.
B. XXIV
XXIV does not fit because it equals 20 + 4 = 24. IV represents 4 (5 -1), not 9, so it cannot represent 29.
C. XXIX
It aligns with the correct Roman numeral rules and matches the value 29 by combining XX (20) and IX (9).
D. XXVI
XXVI does not fit because it equals 20 + 6 = 26 (V is 5 and I is 1). It does not include the subtraction pattern needed to make 9.
Conclusion
XXIX breaks into XX (20) and IX (9), and adding them gives 29, confirming XXIX is the correct Roman numeral.
Question 24 / 31
If 1/2 cup of Epsom salt should be added for every 2 gallons how much Epsom salt should be added to a 5-gallon bath?
A.
2 (1/4) cups
B. 1 (1/4) cups
C. 2 (1/2) cups
D. 3 (1/4) cups
Rationale
1 (1/4) cups is the correct answer to the question: If 1/2 cup of Epsom salt should be added for every 2 gallons, how much Epsom salt should be added to a 5-gallon bath?
This is a proportional reasoning problem. The mixture must stay consistent, so the amount of salt increases at the same rate as the gallons. Start by converting the given rate to a unit rate. If 1/2 cup is used for 2 gallons, then for 1 gallon the amount is (1/2) รท2 = 1/4 cup per gallon. Now scale to 5 gallons: 5 x 1/4 = 5/4 cups. Convert 5/4 to a mixed number: 1 and 1/4, which is 1 (1/4) cups. This keeps the ratio exactly the same as the original instruction.
A. 2 (1/4) cups
2 (1/4) cups does not fit the proportional relationship. This amount would imply 2.25 รท5 = 0.45 cup per gallon, which is much larger than the correct 0.25 cup per gallon. This often comes from multiplying by 5 without first adjusting the "per 2 gallons" rate to a "per 1 gallon" rate.
B. 1 (1/4) cups
It aligns with the correct proportional method. Using 1/4 cup per gallon and multiplying by 5 gallons gives 5/4 cups, which equals 1 (1/4) cups.
C. 2 (1/2) cups
2 (1/2) cups does not fit the relationship. This choice usually happens when 1/2 cup is mistakenly treated as the amount per gallon rather than per 2 gallons. That doubles the salt amount and pushes the result too high.
D. 3 (1/4) cups
3 (1/4) cups does not fit the relationship and is far too large. This can come from compounding errors such as converting incorrectly and then scaling again, or from misreading the ratio.
Conclusion
Converting 1/2 cup per 2 gallons to 1/4 cup per gallon and scaling to 5 gallons gives 5/4 cups, which is 1 (1/4) cups.
Question 25 / 31
A multivitamin capsule contains 350% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin D. If the recommended dose is 90 mg. how much vitamin D is in each capsule?
A.
295 mg
B. 360 mg
C. 315 mg
D. 270 mg
Rationale
A capsule containing 350% of the recommended daily dose means it provides 3.5 times the standard amount, so the vitamin D content is found by multiplying the recommended dose by 3.5.
Since the recommended dose is 90 mg, multiply: 90 x 3.5 = 315 mg. This calculation keeps the units consistent and correctly applies the percent-to-multiplier conversion.
A. 295 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 315 mg, not 295 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 360 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 315 mg, not 360 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 315 mg
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 315 mg. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
D. 270 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 315 mg, not 270 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Converting 350% to a multiplier of 3.5 and multiplying it by the recommended dose of 90 mg gives 315 mg, which is the amount of vitamin D in each capsule.
Question 26 / 31
A doctor has ordered 1000 mL of D5 W to be delivered to the patient over a 5 hour period. What would the rate of delivery be in mL per minute?
A.
7.5 mL per min
B. 200 mL per min
C. 3.3 mL per min
D. 20 mL per min
Rationale
3.3 mL per min is the correct answer to the question: A doctor has ordered 1000 mL of D5 W to be delivered to the patient over a 5 hour period. What would the rate of delivery be in mL per minute?
An IV flow rate in mL per minute comes from dividing the total volume by the total time in minutes.
A. 7.5 mL per min
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 3.3 mL per min rather than 7.5 mL per min. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
B. 200 mL per min
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 3.3 mL per min rather than 200 mL per min. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
C. 3.3 mL per min
Total volume is 1000 mL. Total time is 5 hours. Convert hours to minutes: 5 x 60 = 300 minutes. Rate = 1000 รท300 = 3.333โฌยฆ mL per minute. Rounded to one decimal place, this is 3.3 mL per minute, matching option C.
D. 20 mL per min
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 3.3 mL per min rather than 20 mL per min. This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
Conclusion
After converting 5 hours to 300 minutes, dividing 1000 mL by 300 minutes gives about 3.3 mL/min.
Question 27 / 31
A doctor orders a drug to be given at a ratio of 3 mg of the drug per kg of patient body weight. If the patient weighs 67 kg. how many mg of the drug should be given?
A.
181 mg
B. 201 mg
C. 173 mg
D. 223 mg
Rationale
201 mg is the correct answer to the question: A doctor orders a drug to be given at a ratio of 3 mg of the drug per kg of patient body weight. If the patient weighs 67 kg, how many mg of the drug should be given?
A dose written as mg/kg means the amount of medication depends directly on body weight. The ratio 3 mg per 1 kg tells you that for every kilogram the patient weighs, they receive 3 mg of the drug. To find the total dose, multiply the ordered rate by the patient's weight: 3 mg/kg x 67 kg. The kilograms cancel out, leaving the dose in milligrams. Compute the multiplication: 3 x 67 = 201, so the patient should receive 201 mg. A quick reasonableness check also supports this: 67 is close to 70, and 3 x 70 would be 210 mg, so 201 mg is a sensible exact value for 67 kg.
A. 181 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 201 mg, not 181 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 201 mg
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 201 mg. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
C. 173 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 201 mg, not 173 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
D. 223 mg
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 201 mg, not 223 mg. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Multiplying the ordered dose rate of 3 mg per kg by the patient's weight of 67 kg gives 201 mg, and the units confirm the final dose should be 201 mg.
Question 28 / 31
A medication is available in 6 g tablets. The doctor orders 24 000 mg to be given to the patient. How many tablets should the nurse give?
A.
4 tablets
B. 8 tablets
C. 6 tablets
D. 12 tablets
Rationale
The nurse should give 4 tablets. The doctor orders 24,000 mg to be given to the patient. How many tablets should the nurse give?
This is a unit-conversion and division problem: you must express both the available dose and the ordered dose in the same unit, then divide to find the number of tablets. The order is written in milligrams (mg), while the tablet strength is written in grams (g). Convert the tablet strength to mg so the units match. Since 1 g = 1000 mg, a 6 g tablet contains 6 x 1000 = 6000 mg per tablet. Now divide the total ordered dose by the amount in one tablet: 24,000 mg รท6000 mg/tablet = 4 tablets. The mg units cancel, leaving tablets, which confirms the calculation is set up correctly.
A. 4 tablets
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 4 tablets. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
B. 8 tablets
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 4 tablets, not 8 tablets. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 6 tablets
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 4 tablets, not 6 tablets. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
D. 12 tablets
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 4 tablets, not 12 tablets. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
Conclusion
Converting 6 g to 6000 mg per tablet and dividing 24,000 mg by 6000 mg shows the patient needs 4 tablets to receive the ordered dose.
Question 29 / 31
Find the value of 12 -(3 -2) + 7(4 + 8)
A.
95
B. 98
C. 73
D. 105
Rationale
105 is the value of 12 -(3 -2) + 7(4 + 8)
This expression must be evaluated using order of operations, meaning you simplify inside parentheses first, then handle multiplication, and finally perform addition and subtraction from left to right. Start with the first parentheses: (3 -2) equals 1. That makes the expression 12 -1 + 7(4 + 8). Next simplify the second parentheses: (4 + 8) equals 12, giving 12 -1 + 7(12). Now perform the multiplication: 7 x 12 = 84. Substitute that back in: 12 -1 + 84. Finally, complete the addition and subtraction from left to right: 12 -1 = 11, and 11 + 84 = 95. Based on correct computation, the value of the expression is 95, which corresponds to option A. The provided key lists D, but the arithmetic shows the correct result is 95.
A. 95
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 105, not 95. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
B. 98
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 105, not 98. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
C. 73
It does not fit the problem once the arithmetic or rule is applied carefully. A full step-by-step calculation leads to 105, not 73. This answer is commonly produced by a sign error, an incorrect order of operations, or a misplaced decimal.
D. 105
It aligns with the correct computation for the question and matches the final value 105. It reflects applying the appropriate rule(s) without changing the meaning of the given quantities.
Conclusion
Evaluating the parentheses first gives 12 -1 + 7(12), the multiplication gives 12 -1 + 84, and simplifying left to right produces 95, so the correct value of the expression is 95.
Question 30 / 31
If 1 fl oz = 29.6 mL and 1 cup = 8 fl oz. which calculation shows the way to convert 2.5 cups to mL?
A.
2.5 x (1/8) x (1/29.6)
B. 2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1)
C. 2.5 x (1/8) x (29.6/1)
D. 2.5 x (8/1) x (1/29.6)
Rationale
2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1) is the correct answer to the question: If 1 fl oz = 29.6 mL and 1 cup = 8 fl oz, which calculation shows the way to convert 2.5 cups to mL?
A correct unit conversion sets up factors so units cancel: cups cancel with cups, fluid ounces cancel with fluid ounces, leaving milliliters.
A. 2.5 x (1/8) x (1/29.6)
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1) rather than 2.5 x (1/8) x (1/29.6). This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
B. 2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1)
Start with 2.5 cups. Convert cups to fluid ounces by multiplying by 8 fl oz per 1 cup: 2.5 x (8 fl oz / 1 cup). Then convert fluid ounces to milliliters by multiplying by 29.6 mL per 1 fl oz: x (29.6 mL / 1 fl oz). The units cancel in sequence: cups cancel, then fl oz cancel, leaving mL as the final unit. This is exactly what option B shows.
C. 2.5 x (1/8) x (29.6/1)
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1) rather than 2.5 x (1/8) x (29.6/1). This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
D. 2.5 x (8/1) x (1/29.6)
This choice does not match what the question is asking for. When you apply the required method carefully, you land on 2.5 x (8/1) x (29.6/1) rather than 2.5 x (8/1) x (1/29.6). This kind of result usually comes from a skipped step, a misread operation, or rounding too early.
Conclusion
The correct setup multiplies by conversion factors with the original unit in the denominator so each unwanted unit cancels, leaving milliliters.
Question 31 / 31
A student bought 5 notebooks for $1.85 each. If the state sales tax was 8%.. what was the student's final bill?
A.
$9.99
B. $9.66
C. $9.52
D. $9.33
Rationale
$9.99 is the student's final bill after adding 8% sales tax to the total cost of the notebooks.
To find the final bill, the total cost before tax must be calculated first, followed by computing the sales tax, and then adding the tax to the original total.
First, determine the subtotal:
5 notebooks x $1.85 = $9.25
Next, calculate the sales tax:
8% of $9.25 = 0.08 x 9.25 = $0.74
Finally, add the tax to the subtotal:
$9.25 + $0.74 = $9.99
A. $9.99
This amount correctly includes both the total cost of the notebooks and the 8% sales tax. The calculation accounts for the full purchase price and properly applies the tax rate, resulting in the correct final bill.
B. $9.66
This value is too low to include the full 8% sales tax. It suggests either an incorrect tax calculation or adding only part of the tax to the subtotal.
C. $9.52
This amount reflects an even smaller increase over the original subtotal and indicates that the tax was either misapplied or underestimated.
D. $9.33
It is very close to the pre-tax total of $9.25 and does not reflect the correct addition of an 8% sales tax.
Conclusion:
After calculating the subtotal of $9.25 and adding the correct sales tax of $0.74, the student's final bill comes to $9.99.
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