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1. What is the ratio of women to the total number of students in the class?

• A. 4:7
• B. 16:28
• C. 3:5
• D. 2:3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To find the ratio of women to the total number of students, you need to simplify the ratio of 16:28. By dividing both numbers by the greatest common factor, which is 4, you get 4:7. Therefore, the correct ratio of women to the total number of students is 4:7. Choice A is correct. Choices C and D are incorrect because they do not represent a valid ratio. Choice B is the original ratio given in the question, which should be simplified to 4:7 as explained in the rationale.

2. How many ounces are in 2.5 quarts?

• A. 64 ounces
• B. 40 ounces
• C. 32 ounces
• D. 80 ounces

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert quarts to ounces, you need to know that 1 quart is equal to 32 ounces. Therefore, to find out how many ounces are in 2.5 quarts, you multiply 2.5 by 32, which equals 80 ounces. So, the correct answer is 80 ounces. Choice A (64 ounces) is incorrect as it miscalculates the conversion. Choice B (40 ounces) is incorrect as it does not consider the correct conversion factor. Choice C (32 ounces) is incorrect as it provides the conversion for 1 quart only, not for 2.5 quarts.

3. Convert the decimal 0.98 to a percent.

• A. 98%
• B. 9%
• C. 98
• D. 99%

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert a decimal to a percent, you multiply the decimal by 100. In this case, 0.98 × 100 = 98%. Therefore, the correct answer is A, which is 98%. Choice B (9%) is incorrect as it results from an error in calculation. Choice C (98) is incorrect as it lacks the percent symbol. Choice D (99%) is incorrect as it is not the equivalent percentage of 0.98.

4. How many pounds are in 80 ounces?

• A. 5 pounds
• B. 6 pounds
• C. 4 pounds
• D. 3 pounds

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert ounces to pounds, you need to know that there are 16 ounces in a pound. Therefore, to find how many pounds are in 80 ounces, you divide 80 by 16, which equals 5 pounds. Thus, the correct answer is 5 pounds. Choice B, 6 pounds, is incorrect because it doesn't accurately reflect the conversion from ounces to pounds. Choice C, 4 pounds, and Choice D, 3 pounds, are also incorrect as they do not align with the correct conversion factor of 16 ounces to 1 pound.

5. If his current salary is $35,511 and he receives a 5% increase, what will his new salary be?

• A. $36,375.20
• B. $37,095
• C. $37,136.65
• D. $38,010.25

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the new salary after a 5% increase, you need to add 5% of the current salary to the current salary. 5% of $35,511 is $1,775.55. Adding this amount to the current salary gives a new salary of $37,286.55, which is not listed among the answer choices. The closest amount is $37,136.65, which is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the new salary after a 5% increase.

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