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1. An ancient Egyptian pyramid has a square base with side lengths of 20 meters and a remaining height (after erosion) of 10 meters. Its original height was 30 meters. What was the volume of the pyramid in its original state?

• A. 12000 cubic meters
• B. 6000 cubic meters
• C. 18000 cubic meters
• D. 24000 cubic meters

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the volume of a pyramid, you can use the formula: Volume = (1/3) * base area * height. In this case, the base area is the square of side length 20 meters, which is 20 * 20 = 400 square meters. The original height of the pyramid is 30 meters. Therefore, the volume of the pyramid in its original state is (1/3) * 400 * 30 = 12000 cubic meters. Choice A is correct. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the volume using the original height and base area of the pyramid.

2. What is the volume of a birthday party hat with a cone-shaped top having a radius of 5cm and a height of 12cm?

• A. 60 cu cm
• B. 120 cu cm
• C. 150 cu cm
• D. 180 cu cm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the volume of a cone, we use the formula: (1/3) * π * (radius)^2 * height. Substituting the given values: (1/3) * π * (5cm)^2 * 12cm = 150 cu cm. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation using the formula for the volume of a cone.

3. If 9 out of 75 band members missed practice, what percentage of band members missed practice?

• A. 10%
• B. 12%
• C. 15%
• D. 18%

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the percentage of band members who missed practice, divide the number of members who missed practice (9) by the total number of band members (75) and multiply by 100. (9/75) * 100 = 12%. Therefore, 12% of the band members missed practice. Choice A (10%) is incorrect because it is not the correct calculation result. Choices C (15%) and D (18%) are also incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate percentage of band members who missed practice.

4. A nurse needs to administer 0.8 milliliters of medication. The only available syringe measures in teaspoons. How many teaspoons should the nurse use?

• A. 0.2 teaspoons
• B. 0.4 teaspoons
• C. 0.6 teaspoons
• D. 0.8 teaspoons

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 1 milliliter is approximately equal to 0.2 teaspoons. To find out how many teaspoons are in 0.8 milliliters, we can set up a proportion: 0.8 milliliters * 0.2 teaspoons/1 milliliter = 0.16 teaspoons. Since 0.16 teaspoons is not one of the answer choices, we need to convert it to a more practical measurement. The closest option is 0.4 teaspoons, making it the correct answer. Choice A, 0.2 teaspoons, is incorrect because 0.8 milliliters is more than that. Choices C and D, 0.6 teaspoons and 0.8 teaspoons, respectively, are also incorrect based on the conversion factor of 1 milliliter to 0.2 teaspoons.

5. Multiply: 25 × 4 = and express the result in decimal form.

• A. 0.01
• B. 0.1
• C. 1
• D. 10

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To multiply 25 by 4, you get 100. To express the result in decimal form, you divide by 100. Therefore, the result is 1. Choice A (0.01) is incorrect as it represents 1/100, not the result of 25 × 4. Choice B (0.1) is incorrect as it represents 1/10. Choice D (10) is incorrect as it is the result before converting it to decimal form.

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