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1. How many ounces are in 8 & 1/4 pints?

• A. 136 oz
• B. 128 oz
• C. 132 oz
• D. 130 oz

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert 8 1/4 pints to ounces, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 8 1/4 = 33/4. There are 16 ounces in 1 pint. Now, multiply 33/4 by 16 ounces per pint: 33/4 x 16 = 132 ounces. Therefore, the correct answer is 132 oz. Choice A (136 oz) is incorrect because it does not result from the correct conversion. Choice B (128 oz) is incorrect as it is a miscalculation. Choice D (130 oz) is incorrect as well, not derived from the accurate conversion process.

2. Divide: 5 ÷ 9 =

• A. 0.05
• B. 0.5
• C. 5
• D. 50

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When dividing 5 by 9, you are finding how many times 9 can fit into 5. Since 9 is greater than 5, the result will be less than 1. Therefore, 5 ÷ 9 equals 0.555... which is approximately 0.5. Choice A (0.05) is incorrect because it implies a smaller value than the correct answer. Choice C (5) is incorrect as it is not the result of dividing 5 by 9. Choice D (50) is incorrect as it is a much larger value than the correct answer.

3. A woman received a bottle of perfume as a present. The bottle contains 1/2 oz of perfume. How many milliliters is this?

• A. 15 mL
• B. 20 mL
• C. 10 mL
• D. 50 mL

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 1/2 oz of perfume is equal to approximately 15 mL. To convert ounces to milliliters, we need to know that 1 oz is approximately 30 mL. Therefore, half an ounce, which is 1/2 oz, would be half of 30 mL, which equals 15 mL. Choice B, 20 mL, is incorrect as it does not correspond to the conversion factor of 1 oz to 30 mL. Choice C, 10 mL, is incorrect as it is half of the actual value. Choice D, 50 mL, is incorrect as it is the value of 1 oz rather than half an ounce.

4. In a survey, 120 people were asked if they could swim. If 85% said they could, how many people could swim?

• A. 100
• B. 102
• C. 110
• D. 90

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the number of people who could swim, multiply the total number surveyed by the percentage who said they could swim. In this case, 85% of 120 people is calculated as 0.85 * 120, resulting in 102 people who could swim. Choice A (100) is incorrect because this does not account for the percentage that said they could swim. Choice C (110) is incorrect as it is above the total number surveyed. Choice D (90) is incorrect as it does not consider the percentage who said they could swim.

5. How many pounds are in 192 ounces?

• A. 16 pounds
• B. 10 pounds
• C. 12 pounds
• D. 16 pounds

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16 since there are 16 ounces in a pound. Therefore, 192 ounces ÷ 16 = 12 pounds. Choice A, 16 pounds, is incorrect because it does not represent the correct conversion from ounces to pounds. Choice B, 10 pounds, is incorrect as it is not the result of dividing 192 ounces by 16. Choice D, 16 pounds, is the same as choice A and is incorrect in the context of this conversion.

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