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1. Jill saved $140 out of the $400 she earned in one month. What percent of her earnings did she save?

• A. 30%
• B. 35%
• C. 40%
• D. 25%

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the percentage of her earnings that Jill saved, divide the amount saved ($140) by the total earnings ($400) and then multiply by 100 to find the percentage. Therefore, (140/400) * 100 = 35%. Jill saved 35% of her earnings. Choice A (30%) is incorrect because it underestimates the percentage saved. Choice C (40%) is incorrect as it overestimates the percentage saved. Choice D (25%) is incorrect for the same reason. The correct calculation is 140/400 = 0.35 * 100 = 35%.

2. How many meters are in 5 kilometers?

• A. 1000
• B. 5000
• C. 10000
• D. 500

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilometers to meters, you need to multiply the number of kilometers by 1000 since there are 1000 meters in 1 kilometer. Therefore, 5 kilometers is equal to 5 × 1000 = 5000 meters. Choice A (1000) is incorrect because it represents the number of meters in 1 kilometer, not 5 kilometers. Choice C (10000) is incorrect as it is the result of multiplying 10 (not 5) by 1000. Choice D (500) is incorrect as it represents half the correct conversion value.

3. Convert 2/5 to a decimal.

• A. 0.5
• B. 0.25
• C. 0.4
• D. 0.5

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert 2/5 to a decimal, you divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (5): 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4. Therefore, the correct decimal representation of 2/5 is 0.4. Choice A (0.5) is incorrect because it represents 1/2, not 2/5. Choice B (0.25) is incorrect as it represents 1/4, not 2/5. Choice D (0.5) is incorrect as it also represents 1/2, not 2/5.

4. Subtract 12 1/8 - 9 1/2.

• A. 2 5/8
• B. 3 1/8
• C. 4 1/2
• D. 4 2/3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To subtract mixed numbers, first subtract the fractions: 1/8 - 1/2 = -3/8. Then, subtract the whole numbers: 12 - 9 = 3. Combine the whole number and fraction: 3 - 3/8 = 2 5/8. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B is incorrect because it does not reflect the correct subtraction of the fractions. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not result from the correct subtraction process outlined above.

5. Which of the following numbers is the largest? (0.667, 0.68, 0.6, 0.0688)

• A. 0.667
• B. 0.68
• C. 0.6
• D. 0.0688

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To determine the largest number among the given decimals, compare them. 0.68 is the largest number as it is greater than 0.667, 0.6, and 0.0688. The correct answer is 0.68 because it has the highest value. The other options are smaller: 0.667 is less than 0.68, 0.6 is less than 0.68, and 0.0688 is significantly smaller than 0.68.

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