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1. Stu purchased a set of 6 cups and 6 plates at a garage sale. The cups were 25 cents each, and the plates were 75 cents each. If Stu paid with a $10 bill, how much change was he owed?

• A. $4
• B. $4.50
• C. $5
• D. $5.50

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Stu purchased 6 cups at 25 cents each, totaling $1.50 (6 cups x $0.25 = $1.50). He also bought 6 plates at 75 cents each, totaling $4.50 (6 plates x $0.75 = $4.50). Therefore, the total cost of the cups and plates is $1.50 + $4.50 = $6. Stu paid with a $10 bill, so the change he was owed is $10 - $6 = $4. Stu was owed $4 in change. The correct answer is $5, not $4 as he was owed that amount. Option A, $4, is incorrect as it miscalculates the change amount. Option B, $4.50, is incorrect as it does not consider the correct total cost. Option D, $5.50, is incorrect as it overestimates the change Stu was owed.

2. A train travels at a constant speed of 60 mph for 2 hours. How many miles did the train travel?

• A. 120 miles
• B. 180 miles
• C. 100 miles
• D. 240 miles

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To determine the distance traveled by the train, you multiply the speed by the time: 60 mph × 2 hours = 120 miles. Therefore, the correct answer is 120 miles. Choice B, 180 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 3 hours instead of 2. Choice C, 100 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 1.5 hours. Choice D, 240 miles, is incorrect as it results from multiplying the speed by 4 hours instead of 2.

3. 15\25 + 42\52 = ?

• A. 1 3/10
• B. 1 1/10
• C. 1\10\2024
• D. 3\10\2024

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 15\25 + 42\52 simplifies to 1 3\10.

4. A medication must be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. If the first dose is at 8:00 AM, what is the most convenient time for the second dose to avoid disrupting sleep?

• A. 4:00 PM
• B. 6:00 PM
• C. 8:00 PM
• D. 10:00 PM

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To take the medication 12 hours apart from the first dose at 8:00 AM, the second dose should be taken at 8:00 PM. However, to avoid disrupting sleep, it is recommended to take the second dose a bit earlier. Taking the second dose at 6:00 PM ensures that the medication is still being taken 12 hours apart while allowing for a buffer before bedtime to avoid any potential disruptions to sleep. Choice A (4:00 PM) is too early, not maintaining the 12-hour interval. Choice C (8:00 PM) aligns with the 12-hour interval but might be too close to bedtime, potentially causing sleep disruptions. Choice D (10:00 PM) is too late and exceeds the 12-hour interval.

5. How many grams are in 5 kilograms?

• A. 50,000 grams
• B. 500 grams
• C. 5,000 grams
• D. 50,000 grams

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 5,000 grams. There are 1,000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, to convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000. In this case, 5 kilograms is equal to 5 × 1,000 = 5,000 grams. Choices A and D are incorrect as they incorrectly multiply by 10,000 instead of 1,000. Choice B is incorrect as it divides instead of multiplies, leading to an incorrect conversion.

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