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1. Which of the following numbers is the largest?

• A. 0.45
• B. 0.096
• C. 0.3
• D. 0.313

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Among the provided options, 0.45 is the largest number. To determine the largest number, compare the decimal values directly. 0.45 is greater than 0.313, 0.3, and 0.096. Therefore, 0.45 is the correct answer. Choice B (0.096) is the smallest as it has the lowest decimal value. Choice C (0.3) is greater than 0.096 but smaller than both 0.313 and 0.45. Choice D (0.313) is greater than 0.3 and 0.096 but smaller than 0.45, making it incorrect.

2. What is the mathematical expression for 'Twelve less than thrice a number'?

• A. 3x-12
• B. 12-3x
• C. 3-12x
• D. 12x-3

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The phrase 'thrice a number' translates to 3x, and 'twelve less than' means subtracting 12 from it. Therefore, the correct expression is 3x-12. Choice B, '12-3x', represents '12 less than a number thrice,' which is the opposite of the given phrase. Choice C, '3-12x', does not correctly interpret the phrase provided. Choice D, '12x-3', represents 'a number thrice less than twelve,' which is not the same as the original phrase.

3. There are 20 mg of acetaminophen in concentrated infant drops. If the proper dosage for a four-year-old child is 240 mg, how many milliliters should the child receive?

• A. 0.8 mL
• B. 1.6 mL
• C. 2.4 mL
• D. 3.2 mL

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To find the correct dosage in milliliters, divide the total required dosage in milligrams (240 mg) by the concentration of the medication in milligrams per milliliter (20 mg/mL). This calculation yields 12 mL, which is the recommended volume for the child. Choice A, 0.8 mL, is incorrect as it does not correspond to the correct dosage. Choice B, 1.6 mL, is incorrect because it also does not match the calculated dosage. Choice D, 3.2 mL, is incorrect as it is not the accurate result of the dosage calculation. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 2.4 mL.

4. What is any number raised to the power of zero?

• A. One
• B. Itself
• C. Zero
• D. Two

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: One. Any number raised to the power of zero is always equal to 1. This is a fundamental property of exponentiation. Choice B, 'Itself,' is vague and does not specify a numerical value. Choice C, 'Zero,' is incorrect as any nonzero number raised to the power of zero is 1, not 0. Choice D, 'Two,' is incorrect as any number raised to the power of zero is 1, not 2.

5. A patient requires a 30% decrease in the dosage of their medication. Their current dosage is 340 mg. What will their dosage be after the decrease?

• A. 70 mg
• B. 238 mg
• C. 270 mg
• D. 340 mg

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate a 30% decrease in 340 mg, you multiply 340 by 0.3, which equals 102 mg. Subtracting this from the current dosage gives 340 - 102 = 238 mg. Therefore, the correct answer is 238 mg. Choice A (70 mg) is incorrect because it represents a 70% decrease, not 30%. Choice C (270 mg) is incorrect as it does not reflect the correct calculation for a 30% decrease. Choice D (340 mg) is the initial dosage and not the reduced dosage after a 30% decrease.

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