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1. In the winter of 2006, 6 inches of snow fell in Chicago, IL. The following winter, 3 inches of snowfall fell in Chicago. What was the percent decrease in snowfall in Chicago between those two winters?

• A. 69.40%
• B. 59.00%
• C. 41.00%
• D. 24.70%

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To calculate the percent decrease in snowfall between the two winters, use the formula: Percent Decrease = ((Initial Value - Final Value) / Initial Value) * 100. In this case, the initial value is 6 inches and the final value is 3 inches. Plug these values into the formula: ((6 - 3) / 6) * 100 = (3 / 6) * 100 = 0.5 * 100 = 50%. Therefore, the correct answer is 50%, which is not listed among the choices provided. Among the given choices, the closest percentage is 41.00%, which corresponds to choice C.

2. How many kilometers is 4382 feet?

• A. 1.336 kilometers
• B. 14.376 kilometers
• C. 1.437 kilometers
• D. 13.336 kilometers

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert feet to kilometers, you need to divide the number of feet by 3280.84 (the number of feet in a kilometer). Therefore, 4382 feet is equal to 4382/3280.84 ≈ 1.336 kilometers. Choice B, 14.376 kilometers, is incorrect as it seems to be a miscalculation. Choice C, 1.437 kilometers, is also incorrect, as it is slightly off from the correct conversion. Choice D, 13.336 kilometers, is significantly higher than the correct answer and does not align with the conversion factor.

3. If x represents the width of a rectangle and the length is six less than two times the width, which of the following expressions represents the length of the rectangle in terms of x?

• A. 2x-6
• B. 6-2x
• C. 6x-2
• D. 3x-4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the expression representing the length of the rectangle in terms of x, we need to consider that the length is six less than two times the width. If we denote the width as x, the length can be expressed as 2x - 6. Therefore, the correct expression is 2x-6 (choice A). Choice B, 6-2x, represents the width subtracted from 6, not the length. Choice C, 6x-2, is not derived from the given information about the relationship between the width and length. Choice D, 3x-4, is not consistent with the relationship provided in the question.

4. This chart indicates the number of sales of CDs, vinyl records, and MP3 downloads that occurred over the last year. Approximately what percentage of the total sales was from CDs?

• A. 55%
• B. 25%
• C. 40%
• D. 5%

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To determine the percentage of CD sales out of the total sales, we need to consider the total sales of CDs, vinyl records, and MP3 downloads. To find the percentage of CD sales, we divide the total sales of CDs by the sum of total sales of CDs, vinyl records, and MP3 downloads, and then multiply by 100. In this case, the correct calculation shows that CDs accounted for 40% of the total sales. Choice A (55%) is incorrect as it overestimates the contribution of CDs. Choice B (25%) is incorrect as it underestimates the percentage of CD sales. Choice D (5%) is also incorrect as it severely underestimates the share of CD sales in the total sales.

5. The cost of renting a bicycle is $3.60 per hour. Which equation shows the best relationship between the total cost (C) and the number of hours (h) rented?

• A. C = 3.60h
• B. C = h + 3.60
• C. C = 3.60h + 10.80
• D. C = 10.80h

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The best relationship is C = 3.60h because the cost increases by $3.60 for each hour of rental. This equation represents a linear relationship where the total cost (C) is directly proportional to the number of hours rented (h). Choice B (C = h + 3.60) is incorrect because it wrongly assumes a fixed additional cost of $3.60 regardless of the number of hours rented. Choice C (C = 3.60h + 10.80) is incorrect as it overestimates the initial cost. Choice D (C = 10.80h) is incorrect as it implies a constant rate of $10.80 per hour, which is not the case.

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