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1. What is the result of 32 divided by 8/9?

• A. 4 & 1/9
• B. 4
• C. 36
• D. 28 & 4/9

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To divide by a fraction, we can multiply by its reciprocal. Therefore, dividing 32 by 8/9 is the same as multiplying 32 by 9/8, which equals 36. The correct answer is C. Choice A, 4 & 1/9, is incorrect because the result is a whole number. Choice B, 4, is incorrect as it does not consider the fraction. Choice D, 28 & 4/9, is incorrect as it is not the result of dividing 32 by 8/9.

2. Ratio and proportion 1.2:x=14:42.

• A. 2
• B. 0
• C. 1
• D. 3

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Cross-multiply to solve for 𝑥 x: 1.2 × 42 = 14 𝑥 1.2×42=14x 50.4 = 14 𝑥 50.4=14x 𝑥 = 50.4 14 = 3.6 x= 14 50.4 ​ =3.6

3. How much paint do you need to paint the interior walls and floor of a rectangular swimming pool with dimensions 8m by 5m and a depth of 2m? (Assume one can of paint covers 10 sq m)

• A. 56 sq m
• B. 72 sq m
• C. 88 sq m
• D. 104 sq m

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To calculate the total area to be painted, find the area of each wall and the floor, sum them up, and subtract the area of the top surface of the pool. The area to be painted is (2*8 + 2*5 + 8*5) = 16 + 10 + 40 = 66 sq m. Since one can of paint covers 10 sq m, divide the total area (66 sq m) by the coverage area per can to determine the number of cans needed. Therefore, you need 88 sq m of paint, which is equivalent to 9 cans of paint. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation of the total area to be painted.

4. What is 75% of 80?

• A. 35
• B. 45
• C. 70
• D. 60

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To calculate 75% of 80, you multiply 0.75 by 80, which equals 60. Therefore, the correct answer is 60. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not represent 75% of 80. Choice A (35) is close to 50% of 80, Choice B (45) is close to 56.25% of 80, and Choice C (70) exceeds 80.

5. Solve for x: 4x - 8 = 16.

• A. x = 7
• B. x = 7
• C. x = 4
• D. x = 6

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To solve the equation 4x - 8 = 16, first, add 8 to both sides to isolate 4x: 4x = 24. Then, divide by 4 to solve for x: x = 6. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choice A, x = 7, is incorrect as the correct solution is x = 6. Choices B and C are duplicates of choice A and are also incorrect.

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