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If 22,1/3% of a number n is 938, then n must be?
  • A. 281,400
  • B. 42,000
  • C. 4,960
  • D. 4,200
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To find the number \( n \), we start by converting \( 22 \frac{1}{3} \% \) to a decimal. This percentage equals \( \frac{67}{3} \% \), or \( \frac{67}{300} \) in decimal form. Setting up the equation \( \frac{67}{300} n = 938 \) allows us to solve for \( n \). Multiplying both sides by \( \frac{300}{67} \) gives \( n = 938 \times \frac{300}{67} = 4,200 \). Option A (281,400) is too high, as it would imply a much larger percentage. Option B (42,000) miscalculates the percentage relation. Option C (4,960) is incorrect, as it does not satisfy the equation derived from the percentage calculation.

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The coordinate of pointP on the number line above is x. The value of 10x is between
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  • A. 1 and 4
  • B. 4 and 6
  • C. 6 and 8
  • D. 8 and 12
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To determine the correct range for \(10x\), we first need to assess the implications of each option based on the value of \(x\). - **Option A: 1 and 4** suggests \(0.1 < x < 0.4\). This would yield \(10x\) values less than 4, which is too low. - **Option B: 4 and 6** indicates \(0.4 < x < 0.6\). This range results in \(10x\) values between 4 and 6, aligning perfectly with the requirement. - **Option C: 6 and 8** implies \(0.6 < x < 0.8\). Here, \(10x\) would exceed 6, which is not valid. - **Option D: 8 and 12** indicates \(0.8 < x < 1.2\), leading to values of \(10x\) that exceed 8, thus also incorrect. Therefore, only Option B accurately reflects the condition for \(10x\) being between 4 and 6.
Which of the following is equivalent to 1.04?
  • A. 52/51
  • B. 51/50
  • C. 27/25
  • D. 26/25
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To determine the equivalence to 1.04, we can convert each fraction to a decimal. Option A, 52/51, equals approximately 1.0196, which is less than 1.04. Option B, 51/50, equals 1.02, also less than 1.04. Option C, 27/25, equals 1.08, exceeding 1.04. Option D, 26/25, simplifies to 1.04, matching the target value exactly. Thus, only option D accurately represents 1.04, while the others deviate from this value.
What is the product of 2,2/3 and 3,3/8?
  • A. 5,5/11
  • B. 6,1/24
  • C. 7
  • D. 9
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To find the product of 2,2/3 and 3,3/8, first convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions. 2,2/3 becomes 8/3 and 3,3/8 becomes 27/8. Multiplying these fractions gives (8/3) * (27/8) = 216/24 = 9. Option A (5,5/11) and Option B (6,1/24) are incorrect as they do not represent the product of the two numbers. Option C (7) is also incorrect, as it is less than the calculated product. Thus, the only valid result from the multiplication is 9, confirming the correct answer.
A book is on sale for 25% off. If the original price of the book was D dollars, what is the sale price, in dollars, in terms of D?
  • A. D - 25
  • B. 7.5D
  • C. 0.75D
  • D. 0.25D
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the sale price of a book that is 25% off, we first calculate the discount amount, which is 25% of the original price D. This can be expressed as 0.25D. The sale price is then the original price minus the discount, or D - 0.25D, which simplifies to 0.75D. Option A (D - 25) incorrectly subtracts a fixed dollar amount rather than a percentage, making it irrelevant to the problem. Option B (7.5D) mistakenly applies the percentage in a way that inflates the price instead of reducing it. Option D (0.25D) represents only the discount amount, not the sale price. Thus, 0.75D accurately reflects the sale price after applying the discount.