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1. Solve for x: 3(x + 4) = 18

• A. x = 2
• B. x = 4
• C. x = 6
• D. x = 8

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To solve the equation 3(x + 4) = 18, first distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses: 3x + 12 = 18. Next, isolate the variable x by subtracting 12 from both sides: 3x = 6. Finally, divide by 3 to solve for x, giving x = 6. Choice A, x = 2, is incorrect as the correct solution is x = 6. Choices B (x = 4) and D (x = 8) are also incorrect as they do not satisfy the given equation.

2. What is the median of the set of numbers {2, 3, 9, 12, 15}?

• A. 3
• B. 9
• C. 12
• D. 15

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The median represents the middle value in an ordered set of numbers. To find the median, the numbers need to be arranged in ascending order: {2, 3, 9, 12, 15}. Since the set has an odd number of elements, the median will be the middle value, which is 9 in this case. Choice A (3) and Choice D (15) are incorrect as they do not fall in the middle of the ordered set. Choice C (12) is also incorrect as it is not the middle value in this particular set.

3. Robert plans to drive 1,800 miles. His car gets 30 miles per gallon, and his tank holds 12 gallons. How many tanks of gas will he need for the trip?

• A. 4 tanks
• B. 5 tanks
• C. 6 tanks
• D. 7 tanks

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate how many gallons of gas Robert needs for the 1,800-mile trip, divide the total distance by the car's mileage per gallon: 1,800 miles ÷ 30 mpg = 60 gallons. Since his tank holds 12 gallons, Robert will need 60 gallons ÷ 12 gallons per tank = 5 tanks of gas for the trip. Choice A (4 tanks), Choice C (6 tanks), and Choice D (7 tanks) are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the number of tanks needed based on the car's mileage and tank capacity.

4. Divide 52 by 27 and 51 by 27 and simplify.

• A. 52/27
• B. 51/27
• C. 52/29
• D. 51/29

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To divide 52 by 27 and 51 by 27, you get 52/27 and 51/27, respectively. When simplified, 52/27 is the correct answer. The other choices, 51/27, 52/29, and 51/29, are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct result of dividing the given numbers.

5. After taxes, a worker earned $15,036 in 7 months. What is the amount the worker earned in 2 months?

• A. $2,148
• B. $4,296
• C. $6,444
• D. $8,592

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the amount earned in 2 months, set up a proportion using two ratios relating amount earned to months: (15,036/7) = (x /2). Cross-multiply and solve for x: 7x = 30,072, x = 4,296. Therefore, the worker earned $4,296 in 2 months. Choice A, $2,148, is incorrect as it is half of the correct answer. Choices C and D, $6,444 and $8,592, are incorrect as they do not correspond to the calculated proportion.

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