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1. A consumer recently purchased a new car and paid $48,000. This amount is $2,000 less than twice what the consumer’s friend paid for their car. Which of the following is the amount that the friend paid for their car?

• A. $23,000
• B. $46,000
• C. $25,000
• D. $50,000

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the amount the friend paid, you can set up the equation 2x - 2000 = 48000, where x represents the amount the friend paid. Solving this equation gives x = $25,000. Therefore, the friend paid $25,000. Choice A ($23,000) is incorrect because it does not account for the $2,000 difference mentioned in the question. Choice B ($46,000) is incorrect because it is double the amount needed. Choice D ($50,000) is incorrect as it does not consider the $2,000 less mentioned in the question.

2. What percentage of the total rainfall in this timeframe occurs during October?

• A. 0.135
• B. 0.151
• C. 0.169
• D. 0.177

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the percentage of rainfall that occurs during October, divide October's rainfall (4.5 inches) by the total rainfall (29.38 inches) and multiply by 100. So, (4.5 / 29.38) * 100 = 15.31%. Among the choices given, option B, 0.151, is the closest to this calculated percentage. Options A, C, and D are not correct as they do not match the accurate calculation based on the provided data.

3. Jayden rides his bike for 5/8 miles. He takes a break and rides another 3/4 miles. How many miles does he ride?

• A. 1 3/8 miles
• B. 1 1/2 miles
• C. 1 7/8 miles
• D. 2 miles

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the total distance Jayden rides, you need to add the fractions 5/8 + 3/4. To add these fractions, you must ensure they have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 8. So, 5/8 + 3/4 = 5/8 + 6/8 = 11/8. Since 11/8 can be simplified to 1 3/8, Jayden rides a total of 1 3/8 miles. Choice B (1 1/2 miles), Choice C (1 7/8 miles), and Choice D (2 miles) are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the total distance calculated by adding the two fractions, which is 1 3/8 miles.

4. Veronica has to create the holiday schedule for the neonatal unit at her hospital. She knows that 35% of the staff members will not be available because they are taking vacation days during the holiday. Of the remaining staff members who will be available, only 20% are certified to work in the neonatal unit. What percentage of the total staff is certified and available to work in the neonatal unit during the holiday?

• A. 0.07
• B. 0.13
• C. 0.65
• D. 0.8

Correct answer: A

Rationale: After 35% of the staff is on vacation, 65% remain. Of these remaining staff, 20% are certified to work in the neonatal unit. To find the percentage of the total staff that is certified and available, we calculate 20% of the 65% remaining staff: 0.2 * 65% = 13%. Therefore, 13% of the total staff is certified and available to work in the neonatal unit during the holiday. The correct answer is 0.13. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the correct percentage calculation based on the given information.

5. A taxi service charges $50 for the first mile, $50 for each additional mile, and 20¢ per minute of waiting time. Joan took a cab from her place to a flower shop 8 miles away, where she bought a bouquet, then another 6 miles to her mother's place. The driver had to wait 9 minutes while she bought the bouquet. What was the fare?

• A. $650
• B. $710
• C. $701.80
• D. $650

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To calculate the fare, first, determine the cost for the distance traveled. Joan traveled a total of 14 miles (8 miles to the flower shop + 6 miles to her mother's place). The first mile costs $50, and the remaining 13 miles cost $50 each, totaling $700 for the distance. Additionally, the driver waited for 9 minutes, which incurs an additional cost of $1.80 (9 minutes x $0.20 per minute). Therefore, the total fare is calculated as: Cost for distance + Cost for waiting time = $50 + $650 + $1.80 = $701.80. Choice A, $650, is incorrect as it does not consider the waiting time cost. Choice B, $710, is incorrect as it does not accurately calculate the total fare. Choice D, $650, is incorrect for the same reason as Choice A. The correct total fare is $701.80.

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