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Ben's weekly parking fee for the first week in June was $26; for the second week it was $8 more than the first week and for the third week $16 less than the second week. What was his average parking fee for these three weeks? Enter a numerical value only.

$26 1st week = $26 2nd week = $26 + $8 = $34 3rd week = $34 - $16 = $18 26 + 34 + 18 = 78 78 / 3 = 26

John is a mechanic. He makes $8.50 an hour, plus $3 extra for every oil change he performs. Last week he worked 36 hours and performed 17 oil changes. How much money did he make?

$357 John's base wage can be figured by multiplying his pay per hour by the number of hours he worked: $8.50 x 36 = 306. His bonus for oil changes is calculated by multiplying the payment per oil change by the number of oil changes performed: 17 x 3 = 51. These two products can then be added together.

Julie is a hair stylist. She makes $10.25 an hour, plus $6 extra for every haircut she performs. This week she worked a total of 40 hours and performed 46 haircuts. How much money did she make?

$686 10.25 x 40 = 410 46 x 6 = 276 410 +276 =686

Which of the following numbers represents the smallest amount: 0.400, 0.04, 4.0, 40?

0.04 Be sure to identify the position of the decimal point.

Which of the following numbers represents the smallest amount: 3.26, 0.54, 89.00,0.09?

0.09 It may be helpful to say the numbers out loud: "9 hundredths" is clearly smaller than "54 hundredths."

Ernie had $10 in cash, with which he purchased gum for $1.29, a candy bar for $1.49 and a beverage for $2.39. If he does not have to pay sales tax, how much change should he receive?

1.29+1.49+2.39= 5.17 10.00-5.17=4.83 $4.83

What is the next number in the sequence: 24, 12, 6, 3...?

1.5 The next number is found by dividing each number by 2.

What number is one-half of one-quarter of one-tenth of 800?

10 1/10 of 800 is 80 1/4 of 80 is 20 1/2 of 20 is 10. One half of one quarter of one tenth of 800 is equal to 10

What is the next number in the sequence: 4, 11, 25, 53...? Enter a numerical value only.

109 Multiply the number by 2 and add 3: 25x2=50+3=53 53x2= 106+3=109

Chain sells for $1.50 per foot. How many feet of chain can you buy for $18? A) 16 feet B) 15 feet C) 24 feet D) 12 feet

12 feet $1.50 x 12 = $18.00

A basketball player averaged 20 points a game over the course of six games. His scores in five of those games were 23, 18, 16, 24, and 27. How many points did he score in the sixth game?

12 points 1) A basketball player averaged 20 points a game over the course of six games. = 20 points x 6 games = 120 2) 23 + 18 + 16 + 24 + 27 = 108 3) 120 - 108 = 12 points

Jeff worked 44 hours two weeks ago, 34 hours last week, and 42 hours this week. How many hours did he work in total? Choose one 124 hours 122 hours 120 hours 118 hours

120 hours 44+34+42=120

33 + 95 = A. 138 B. 132 C. 128 D. 126

128

A physical education class has three times as many girls as boys. During a class basketball game, the girls average 18 points each, and the class as a whole averages 17 points per person. How many points does each boy score on average?

14 Girls 3 times = 3g Boys average = ba 1) 18 x 3 = 54 2) (54g + ba) / 4g = 17 (average class score per person) 3) (54 + a) / 4 = 17 We can cancel g from numerator and denominator 4) 54 + a = (4 x 17) 5) 54 + a = 68 6) 68 - 54 = 14 7) 54 (girls) + 14 (boys) = 68

What is the missing number? 28, 29, 57, 86, ___, 229

143 57-29=28 86-57=29 229-86=143

Bruce likes 143 but not 144. He likes 3500 but not 3600. He likes 8 but not 9. Which does he like? 1500 1600

1500 Bruce does not like square root

Considering the series below, what number should be next? 12, 24, 48, 96

192 96 x 2 = 192

Randolph has 8 ties, 6 pairs of pants, and 4 dress shirts. How many days could he possibly go without wearing the same combination of these three items?

192 days There are 48 different combinations of ties and shirts (8 different ties for each of the 6 pairs of pants), and then four different shirts for each of these combinations. In numerical form: 8 x 6 x 4 = 192.

How many of the five pairs listed below are duplicates? (Enter answer in numerical value.) A. Suspicious AND Spacious B. Conspicuous AND Conspicuous C. Malicious AND Malicious D. Gray AND Grey E. Hummingbird AND Humningbird

2 B and C

A package of gift cards has a length of 8 inches, a width of 4 inches and a volume of 64 inches cubed. What is the height of the box?

2 inches. Volume of a rectangular object: length * width * height 64 = 8(4)(x) 64 = 32x 2 = x

What is one third divided by one half?

2/3 1/3 divided by 1/2 = n 1/3 x 2/1 = 2/3

A road construction crew is resurfacing the highway between point D and point E. The distance between point D and point E is 93 miles of road. The crew has completed 35 miles. If they work at a pace of 2.9 miles per day, how many more days will it take to finish? A. 21 B. 54 C. 35 D. 20

20 days 93 miles - 35 completed miles = 58 miles left 58 / 2.9 miles per day = 20 days to complete

A girl is 18 years old and her brother is a third her age. When the girl is 36, what will be the age of her brother?

24 Girl 18 - Boy 6 = 18-6 = 12 Girl 36 - Boy 24 = 36-12 = 24

What is the mathematical average of the number of feet in a yard, seconds in a minutes and months in a year? Enter a numerical value only

25 There are 3 feet in a yard. There are 60 seconds in a minute. There are 12 months in a year. Add those up and divide by 3 to get the average. (3 + 60 + 12) / 3 = 75/3 = 25

What is the average of all of the integers from 13 to 37?

25 This kind of problem can be easily solved by simply finding the average of the two extremes in the range: (13 + 37) / 2 = 25.

A) 5.50 46 * 5 = 230 253 - 230 = 23 add 0 and decimal point 46 * 5 = 230 no remainder 5.5

253 ÷ 46 = A) 5.50 B) 4.50 C) 5.75 D) 5.25

What is the missing number in the series? 1, 16, 81, ___, 625, 1296

256 square root table 1 = 1 (4) 16 = 2x2x2x2 81=3x3x3x3 256 = 4x4x4x4 625=5x5x5x5 1296=6x6x6x6

What is the average of the following numbers? 1, 2, 6

3 1+2+6=9 9/3=3

What is the average of all integers from 17 to 55?

36 (17 + 55) / 2 = 72/2 = 36 Answer: 36 is the middle number and the average.

Divide 50 in half. Add 15. Multiply by 10. Subtract 25. What is the resulting number?

375 50 / 2 = 25 25 + 15 = 40 40 * 10 = 400 400 - 25 = 375

Divide 50 in half. Add 15. Multiply by 10. Subtract 25. What is the resulting number?

375 50 / 2 = 25 25 + 15 = 40 40 x 10 = 400 400 - 25 = 375

Max needed to get seven new doors from the home improvement store for his house. His car could only hold two doors at once. How many times did Max have to visit the store? A. 2 B. 4 C. 7 D. 8 E. 9

4

Which number is larger: .5, 5, 30, 400? Enter a numerical value only.

400

Which number is larger: .5, 5, 30, 400?

400 .5 tenths 5. ten-whole number 30. hundred-whole number 400. thousand-whole number

Michael threw for 1,654 yards in his first five games. At this rate, how many yards will he have thrown for in fifteen games? A. 4,692 B. 6,294 C. 4,962 D. 4,296

4962 1654 / 5 = 330.8 330.8 * 15 = 4962

If three inches of rope cost 7 cents, how much would 2 feet of rope cost?

56 cents. First, divide the number of inches in 2 feet (24) by 3;then, multiply this number (8) by the price of 3 inches of rope: 8 x 7 = 56

Which of the following numbers represents the greatest amount: 6, 6.0, 0.600, 60?

60 Be sure to identify the position of the decimal point.

Which of the following numbers represents the smallest amount: 3899, 629, 89001, 9867?

629 Make sure to note the number of place values rather than simply looking at the value of the first digit in the number.

What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 9, 17,33,...?

65 The next number is found by multiplying the number by 2 and then subtracting one from the product.

What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 8, 18, 38...?

78. The next number is taken by adding one to each number and then multiplying this sum by 2.

What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 10, 20, 40,...?

80 The next number is found by multiplying the previous number by 2.

A box of staples has a length of 6 cm, a width of 7 cm, and a volume of 378 cm cubed. What is the height of the box?

9 cm volume / (width * length) = height Volume is calculated as the product of length, width, and height, so if height is set as Y: 6 x 7 x Y = 378. This can be rearranged to 378 / 42 = Y = 9.

C) 105 feet 7 feet x 3 (1 second) = 21 21 feet x 5 seconds = 105 feet

A bike travels 7 feet in 1/3 of a second. At the same speed, how many feet will it travel in 5 seconds? A) 35 feet B) 155 feet C) 105 feet D) 21 feet

20 more days 93-35=58 58/2.9=20

A road construction crew is resurfacing the highway between point D and point E. The distance between point D and point E is 93 miles of road. The crew has completed 35 miles. If they work at a pace of 2.9 miles per day, how many more days will it take to finish? A. 54 B. 35 C. 20 D. 21

n = total students b = no of boys g = no of girls s = boys average score b + g = n Since two times as many boys 2g + g = n 3g = n 80n = 90g + s*b Substitute 3g for n and 2g for b 80(3g) = 90g + s(2g) 240g = 90g + (2s)g 240g = (90 + 2s)g divide each side by g 240 = 90 + 2s subtract 90 from each side 150 = 2s divide each side by 2 75 = s The average boy score is 75

A science class has two times as many boys as girls. During the final examination of the year, the girls average 90 points each, and the class as a whole averages 80 points per person. What is the average score of the boys in the class? A) 75 B) 80 C) 70 D) 85

A corporation budgeted $6,735 to be spent within the sales department. So far, the department has spent $1,355.55 of the budget. How much money is left in the budget? Choose one A) $5,379.45 B) $5,379.55 C) $8,090.55 E) $5,739.45

A) $5,379.45 6735-1355.55= 5,379.45

18/7 is equal to A) 2 4⁄7 B) 1 8⁄7 C) 1 3⁄7 D) 2 1⁄7

A) 2 4/7 How many times does 7 fit into 18= 2 whole numbers. The remainder is 4. The reminder is 4 2 4/7 In mixed number fractions, 18/7 = 2 with remainder 4 = 2 4/7 In decimal numbers, 18/7 cannot be expressed with a finite number of digits but it's approximately equal to 2.57142857142857142857142857142857...

A gallon of gas costs $3.80. How many gallons of gas can be purchased with $19? A) 5 B) 6 C) 3 D) 4

A) 5 19/3.80=5

Do the words refrain and attain have opposite meanings, similar meanings or no relation? Choose one A) Opposite B) Similar C) No Relation

A) Opposite Refrain: stop oneself from doing something Attain: accomplish succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for).

Ernie had $10 in cash, with which he purchased gum for $1.29, a candy bar for $1.49 and a beverage for $2.39. If he does not have to pay sales tax, how much change should he receive? A. $4.83 B. $5.17 C. $5.83 D. $6.12 E. None

A. $4.83 1.29 + 1.49 + 2.39 = 5.17 10.00 - 5.17 = 4.83

Michael threw for 1,654 years in his first five games. At this rate, how many yards will he have thrown for in fifteen games? A. 4,692 B. 4,962 C. 6,294 D. 4,296

A. 4,692 15 games / 5 games = 3 average 1,654 x 3 = 4,692

Add the odd numbers in this list: 3, 4, 7, 18, 28, 37, 39. Is the sum an even number or odd number? A. Even B. Odd

A. Even 3+7= 10 + 37 = 47 + 39 = 86

Strawberry is to peach as carrot is to? A. Potato B. Banana C. Lettuce D. Apple E. Blueberry

A. Potato

Choose the sentence that best joins the sequence of events stated below without omitting any details or changing the meaning. A car crashed into the telephone pole. The power went out. I got the generator working. A. The power went out after a car crashed into the telephone pole; I later got the generator working. B. A car crashed into a telephone pole, causing the power to go out and me to get the generator working. C. I got the generator working after the power went out and a car crashed into the telephone pole. D. The power went out after I got the generator working; a car crashed into the telephone pole.

A. The power went out after a car crashed into the telephone pole; I later got the generator working.

Typing the word "typewriter" requires only one row of keys on a standard computer keyboard. A. True B. False

A. True

Some gomblesteins are panganters and all panganters are gerbelsons. Are some gomblesteins definitely gerbelsons? A. Yes B. No

A. Yes

CREDIT CREDENCE These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

A: Have similar meanings. Both credit and credence can refer to a belief in the truth of something.

CONVERT INVERT These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

A: Have similar meanings. Both of these words can mean to change the purpose or direction of something. Convert - to change (something) into a different form or properties; transmute; transform. Invert - to turn or change to the opposite or contrary, as in nature, bearing, or effect:

Choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence. Although we would like a bigger office for our company someday, our current one is ________, and we are happy with it. A. Filthy B. Ample C. Confined D. Bravura

Ample Ample: enough or more than enough; plentiful. large and accommodating

Unscramble the letters to form a word: M A A A R G N

Anagram

A 5-foot tall women is standing near a flag pole which casts a shadow of 21 feet on level ground. If the women's shadow is 3 feet long, how tall is the flag pole? (Enter numerical value only)

Answer 35 feet Person = 5 Person shadow = 3 Flagpole shadow = 21 5 * 21 = 105 105 / 3 = 35

Two women start at the same point. They walk in opposite directions for 3 meters, then turn right and walk another 4 meters. How far apart are they? A. 7 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15 E. 21

Answer is 10 3x3 = 9 4 x 4 = 16 9+16 = 25 square root 25 / 2 = 5 since there is two people 5 * 2 = 10

Unscramble the letters to form an English word: CTTHCRAEI

Architect

C) Not certain

Assume the first two statements are true. All restaurants in Japan serve beverages. Fanta is a popular soda in Japan. Do Japanese restaurants in the United States serve Fanta? A) Yes B) No C) Not Certain

Not Certain

Assume the first two statements are true. Tim knows Todd. Todd knows Kim. Is the final one: Kim doesn't know Tim. A. Not Certain B. False C. True

Six cooks can boil 12 pots of water in four minutes. How many cooks are needed to boil 48 pots of water in four minutes? A. 12 B. 24 C. 36 D. 48 E. 60

B 24 Both equations have have 4 minutes = ruled out 48 pots / 12 pots = 4 pots per person 4 pots x 6 cooks = 24 cooks

Have you _______ in the choir before? A) Sing B) Sang C) Sung D) Singed

B) Sung

In six years, Jill will be twice Amanda's age. One year ago, Jill was nine times Amanda's age. How old is Jill now? A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12

B. 10 Age 1 yr ago Age in 6 years Jill 9x 9x + 6 Amanda x x + 6 9x +6 = 2(x+6)-1 9x +6 = 2x + 12 -1 9x +2x = 6 + 12 - 1 7x = 17 x-7 = 17 - 7 x = 10

At a business meeting of five people, every person shakes hands with every other person one time. How many total handshakes occur? A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 E. 25

B. 10 If two people shake hands there is one handshake. If three people shake hands there are 3 handshakes. If four people shake hands there are 3 more handshakes so 3 + 3 = 6 in total. If five people shake hands there are another 4 handshakes so 6 + 4 = 10. For 6 people there are another 5 handshakes so 10 + 5 = 15.

Tom and Chad stand on the equator, 12 meters apart. Chad walks 6 meters due East and Tom walks 6 meters due west. How far apart are they now? A. 0 meters B. 12 meters C. 24 meters D. We don't know

B. 12 meters

QQRRQQQQRQR is to 33113333131 as RQQRRQRQRR is to: A. 3113313133 B. 1331131311 C. 3311331113 D. 1133113311 E. 3131313131

B. 1331131311

Which of these numbers is not like the others? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 7 E. 11

B. 4

Jacob was 27th in line at the airport. He was also 27th from the back of the line. How many people were in line? A. 27 B. 53 C. 54 D. 55 E. 57

B. 53 27 (place in line) +27-1 (people behind him) =54-1 = 53 people in line

7435 - 453 = A. 6,298 B. 6,982 C. 7,000 D. 6,892

B. 6,982

Choose the sentence that most closely resembles the meaning of the proverb, "The pen is mightier than the sword." A. Your ideas are more persuasive than coercion B. A pen is more intimidating than a sword. C. Swords are less durable than pens. D. Fighting is a bad idea, no matter the circumstances.

B. A pen is more intimidating than a sword.

Art is to wall as cup is to: A. Handle B. Coffee C. Cupboard D. Rim E. Nail

B. Coffee

When the letters are rearranged in ANGRIATEN; you get the name of a : A. State B. Country C. Continent D. Ocean D. Planet

B. Country Argentina

If the red suitcase weights 40 pounds, the blue suitcase weighs 25 pounds and the black suitcase weighs 72 pounds, any two of them together weigh at least 70 pounds. A. True B. False

B. False

39 minutes after 4 o'clock is 21 minutes before 6 o'clock. A. True B. False

B. False 39 minutes after 4 o'clock is 21 minutes before 5 o'clock

If Friday is the second day of the month, what day of the month is the upcoming Sunday? A. Third B. Fourth C. Fifth D. Sixth

B. Fourth

Do the words "Fruitful" and "Prolific" have opposite meanings, similar meanings or no relation? A. Opposite B. Similar C. No relation

B. Similar Fruitful - Productive Prolific - producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful

Choose the group of words that form a complete sentence. A. The last cow in the field? B. They're here - the small, the medium and the large. C. Again with the chicken! D. Big, snarly animals in the cage.

B. They're here - the small, the medium and the large.

From the following two statements, which conclusion is absolutely true! 1. none of the gardeners are tennis players. 2. All writers are gardeners A. Some gardeners are tennis players B. Writers are not tennis players C. Writers are tennis players D. Some writers are not gardeners

B. Writers are not tennis players

Choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence. Leave the rug ___ where it is. A. laying B. lying C. lay D. Lie

B. lying Answer: (b) Lying We can immediately exclude lay, and lie because they're in the wrong tense, which leave us with laying and lying. The verb laying implies that the action is transitive (i.e. the verb has a direct object), while lying is intransitive (i.e. the verb doesn't have a direct object). Since the sentence is talking about the carpet, and not the specific person performing the action of leaving it be, the correct verb is lying.

PRODUCE REDUCE These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

B: Have opposite meanings. To produce something is to bring it into existence, while to reduce it is to take part of it out of existence.

VINTAGE NOVELTY These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

B: Have opposite meanings. Vintage refers to something old, while novelty refers to something new.

What is the word below? NE IS SS UB

Business

Janine's shoes cost $44.50, her pants cost $20.80 and her t-shirt cost $14.95. What is the total of her purchases? A) $80.52 B) $82.25 C) $80.25 D) $85.20

C) $80.25 44.50 20.80 14.95 + ---------- 80.25

Chain sells for $1.50 per foot. How many feet of chain can you buy for $18? A) 24 feet B) 15 feet C) 12 feet

C) 12 feet 18/1.50=12

A pair of shoes sell for $27 per pair. There is a sale tomorrow on shoes offering two pairs for $45. How much will 3 pairs of shoes cost today? A. $27 B. $72 C. $81 D. $162

C. $81

A bike travels 7 feet in 1/3 of a second. At the same speed, how many feet will it travel in 5 seconds. A. 21 feet B. 35 feet C. 105 feet D. 155 feet

C. 105 feet 1/3 of a second is .20 you have to make the whole second 7 feet x 3 (three 1/3 to make 1 second) = 21 feet in a second 21 feet per second * 5 seconds = 105 feet in 5 seconds

Reduce the fraction 14/35 to its lowest terms. A. 2/7 B. 3/7 C. 2/5 D. 1/5

C. 2/5

What is one-third of one-fifth of one-half of 600? A. 4 B. 16 C. 20 D. 40 E. 70

C. 20 600 / 3 = 200 200 / 5 = 40 40 / 2 = 20

Three painters can paint three walls in three minutes. How many painters are needed to paint 27 walls in nine minutes? A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 12 E. 15

C. 9 In this case, you need to divide the variable walls with time since it reversed so: 27wall/9 minutes It equal to : 3 walls/minute Information provided is: 3 painters= 3 walls/3 minutes Equal to : 3 painter = 1 wall/minute 27 walls / 3 minutes = 9 painters

Choose the sentence that most closely resembles the meaning of the proverb, " A picture is worth a thousand words." A. Spend your money wisely. B. One word is worth 1/1000 of a picture C. A picture tells a thorough story D. A picture can be sold for the same amount as a 1,000 words

C. A picture tells a thorough story

Choose the sentence that best joins the sequence of events stated below without omitting any details or changing the meaning of the sentence. Charles was fired from his job last December. For four months, he was on unemployment. He is going back to college in June. A. Charles was fired from his job last December, he starts college in four months in June. B. When Charles starts college in June, he will have been on unemployment for four months; he was fired from his job last December. C. Las December, Charles was fired from his job and was on unemployment for four months; he is going to college in June. D. After getting fired in December, Charles went back to college for four months.

C. Las December, Charles was fired from his job and was on unemployment for four months; he is going to college in June.

Gertrude is taller than Janelle. Nancy is taller than Gertrude. Who is taller? A. Gertrude B. Janelle C. Nancy D. Don't know

C. Nancy

Do the words revelation and relativity have opposite meanings, similar meetings or no relation? A. Opposite B. Similar C. No relation

C. No relation revelation (discovery, revealing, finding) Relativity (dependence, quality of being relative/dependent)

The hours of daylight and darkness in March are closet to the hours of daylight and darkness in A. July B. April C. September D. December

C. September

RESUME ASSUME These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings. Resume - commendation or honor given for some action, quality, etc.: Assume - to take for granted or without proof:

PUNISH SKIRMISH These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings. To punish is to penalize, while a skirmish is a small fight.

ASPIRE SPIRE These words: A: Have similar meanings. B: Have opposite meanings. C: Have neither similar nor opposite meanings.

C: Have neither the same nor different meanings. To aspire to something is to set it as a goal, while a spire is the pointed top of a building, especially a church.

Which word is different from the others? A. Tomato B. Watermelon C. Apple D. Celery E. Orange

Celery

We're off!

Choose the group of words that form a complete sentence. A. Wind, fire, water—elements of the Earth. B. We're off! C. Helps us save money on car insurance and fuel costs. D. My neck of the woods.

C) Contemptuous Scathing: severely critical."she launched a scathing attack on the governor"

Choose the word that best describes the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence. The newspaper released a SCATHING review of the director's latest Broadway hit. A) Uncertain B) Praising C) Contemptuous D) Agreeable

C) Valiant Valiant: possessing or showing courage or determination

Choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence. Jimmy has been practicing his free throws for months now. Despite his _________ efforts, Jimmy is still the worst free throw shooter on the team. A) Coarse B) Deplorable C) Valiant D) Hard-earned

D) Goes

Choose the word that correctly completes the following sentence. This bike _______ in the garage. A) Go B) Gone C) Going D) Goes

192 pattern multiply by 2 96 x 2 = 192

Considering the series below, what number should be next? 12, 24, 48, 96, __

Which identical three-letter word, when placed in front of the following words, form a new word? Boy, Hide, Lick, Poke, Hand

Cow Cow. Cowboy, cowhide, cowlick, cowpoke, cow hand/cowhand

What is the next letter of this sequence? A B A C B C B D C

D

What is the next letter in this sequence? A B A C B C B D C

D A B back 1 A Skip 1 C back B next C Back B skip D back C next D

Chris had $4 in cash, with which he purchased coffee for $0.79, a bag of chips for $1.69 and a lottery ticket for $1.00. If he does not have to pay sales tax, how much change should he receive? A. $1.52 B. $1.12 C. $0.48 D. $0.52 E. None

D. $0.52 $0.79 + $1.69 + $1.00 = $3.48 $4.00 - $3.48 = $0.52

This year, 16 out of 800 employees who worked for Corporation Z received awards for their performance, which is ____ percentage of the employees. A. 4 B. 6 C. 3 D. 2 E. 8

D. 2 16/800 = 0.02 = 2%

A corporation budgeted $6,735 to be spent within the sales department. so far, the department has spent $1,355.55 of the budget. How much money is left in the budget? A. 8,090.55 B. 5,379.55 C. 5,739.45 D. 5,379.45

D. 5,379.45

Charlie has 4 pairs of shoes, 12 shirts, 5 pairs of pants, and 3 watches. How many days could he go without wearing the same combination of these four items? A. 716 B. 742 C. 680 D. 720

D. 720

Choose the word that best describes the meaning of the bold word in the following sentence. The newspaper released a "scathing" review of the director's latest Broadway hit. A. Uncertain B. Agreeable C. Praising D. Contemptuous

D. Contemptuous

Avocado is to guacamole as tomato is to? A. Cheese B. Olive Oil C. Thousand Island dressing D. Marinara E. Pumpkin

D. Marinara

What is the 18th letter of the English Alphabet? A. J B. K C. P D. R E. S

D. R Remember J = 10 O = 15

Choose the sentence that best joins the sequence of events stated below without omitting any details or changing the meaning. A car crashed into the telephone pole. The power went out. I got the generator working. A. I got the generator working after the power out and a car crashed into the telephone pole. B. The power went out after I got the generator working; a car crashed into the telephone pole. C.A car crashed into a telephone pole, causing the power to go out and me to get the generator working. D. The power went out after a car crashed into the telephone pole; I later got the generator working.

D. The power went out after a car crashed into the telephone pole; I later got the generator working.

Choose the group of words that form a complete sentence. A. My neck of the woods. B. Helps us save money on car insurance and fuel costs. C. Wind, fire, water - elements of the Earth. D. We're off!

D. We're off!

Abstract means: A. Strict B. Difficult to understand C. To mistake for something else D. Chance of happening

Difficult to understand; abstruse: abstract philosophical problems.

No relation

Do the words credit and acclaim have A. opposite meanings B. similar meanings C. no relation

This year, 16 out of 800 employees who worked for Corporation Z received awards for their performance, which is _____ percentage of the employees. Choose one A) 3 B) 4 C) 8 D) 6 E) 2

E) 2 16 divide by 800 = 0.02 800*0.02%= 16

Which of the following values is NOT equal to 11(7-1)? Choose one A) (6+5)6 B) 6 x 7 + 8 x 3 C) 1084 - 1018 D) 3 x 22 E) 5 + 1(22-10)

E) 5 + 1 (22-10) 7-1 = 6 11 * 6 = 66 A) 6+5 = 11 * 6 = 66 B) 6*7 = 42 + 8*3 = 24 42+24 = 66 C) 1084 - 1018 = 66 D) 3 * 22 = 66 E) 22-10 = 12 * (5+1= 6) 12 * 6 = 72

Now, it's twice as long since noon as it was two hours ago. What time is it now? A. 11:00 B. 12:30 C. 14:00 D. 14:30 E. 16:00

E. 16.00 It would be 4:00 pm. Twice as long as it was two hours ago, and since it is from noon, this means that two hours ago it was 2:00pm which means that twice that is 4:00pm. Assume it's H hours after noon 4 hours ago, it was (H - 4) hours after noon But H hours is 2 times longer then (H - 2) ie H = 2 * (H - 2) H = 5H - 20 5H - H = 4H = 20 H=5

If Tuesday is the third day of the month, what day of the month is the upcoming Sunday? A. Sixth B. Eighth C. Ninth D. Tenth

Eighth

Which number represents the smallest amount? A) .77 B) 1/7 C) 7 D) 17 E) .17 F) .07

F) .07 .77 hundredths 1/7= 14 2/7 = 14 hundred. 27 hundredths 7 tens= whole number 17 hundred .17 hundredths .07 hundredths

1⁄5 + 1⁄9 = A) 3⁄5 B) 14⁄45 C) 7⁄27 D) 1⁄14

Find the common denominator - 45 B) 14⁄45 Formula: 1/5= 9/45 equals 14/45 1/9= 5/45

All combined are 28000. Divide Each one of their contributions by 28000, the decimal will be the % each gave. For example 11000÷28000= .39(39%) Multiple 5600 by .39 The amount received by Gary $ 2200 Neil $ 800 Jill $ 1000 Steve $ 1600

Four individuals form a business and create a contract to divide the profits equally among the four. Gary invests $11,000, Neil invests $4,000, Jill invests $5,000, and Steve invests $8,000. The profits at the end of the year are $5,600. How much less does Gary receive than if the profits were divided in relation to the amount invested by each owner? A) $800 B) $1,400 C) $2,200 D) $1,000

Aunt is to uncle as grandfather is to: A. Father B. Grandmother C. Mother D. Sister E. Nephew

Grandmother

Which identical four-letter word, when placed in front of the following words, forms a new word? PRINT, SHAKE, WRITE, STAND, CUFF

Hand

Unscramble the letters to form a word: D R O H H C R P I S A

Harpsichord

In the following question find out the alternative which will replace the question mark: Leg : Pants :: Head : ? A. Shirt B. Shoes C. Hat D. Shoulders

Hat

16 2 1/4 = 9/4 divide 36 by 9/4 or multiply 36 by 4/9 36 X 4 = 144 1 X 9 = 9 144 /9 = 16

How many 2-1/4 meter lengths of tape can be cut from 36 meters of tape? A. 14-3/4 B. 16 C. 17 D. 15-1/4

28 7 x 4 = 28

If one serving of cookie dough makes 4 cookies, how many cookies can be made with 7 servings of cookie dough?

Now, it's twice as long since noon as it was two hours ago. What time is it now?

It would be 4:00 pm. Twice as long as it was two hours ago, and since it is from noon, this means that two hours ago it was 2:00pm twice as long since noon means to add another 2 hours which means that twice that is 4:00pm.

In 4 years, Phil will be half Tim's age. Two years ago, Tim was 5 times Phil's age. How old is Phil?

Let p = Phil's current age Let t = Tim's current age In 4 years Phil will be p+4 years old and Tim will be t+4 years old 2 years ago Phil was p-2 years old and Tim was t-2 years old In 4 years, Phil will be half Tim's age: p+4 = (1/2)(t+4) 2p + 8 = t + 4 2p - t = -4 {equation 1} Two years ago, Tim was 5 times Phil's age: t - 2 = 5(p-2) t - 2 = 5p - 10 -5p + t = -8 {equation 2} Add the two equations to eliminate t and solve for p 2p - t = -4 -5p+t = -8 ----------------- -3p = -12 p = 4 Phil is 4 years old Substitute the value 4 for p in either equation 1 or equation 2 to find Tim's current age

Are there fifty-three letters in this sentence? A. Yes B. No

No

Arnold is about to go on a 500-mile car trip. His mechanic recommends that he buy a special highway engine oil that will save him 50 cents in gas for every 25 miles of the trip. This new oil, however, will cost $20. Is it worthwhile for Arnold to buy the oil if he has a coupon for $4 dollars off the price?

No Arnold will only save $10 by using the oil (.5 x (500 / 25)), and this is still $6 less than the cost of the oil.

Does this sentence contain forty-one letters? Yes No

No 38 letters

Do the words revelation and relativity have opposite similar No relation

No relation Revelation: a surprising and previously unknown fact, disclosure, announcement, report. Relativity: the absence of standards of absolute and universal application.

C $1.65 33 * 5 = 165

Notebooks sell for 33 cents per unit. How much will 5 notebooks cost? A) $1.55 B) $1.35 C) $1.65 D) $1.60

To thwart is to: Oppose Threaten Weaken Make fun of

Oppose Thwart: stop, hinder, to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose

What is the word below? SE SR AB PY

Passerby

Choose the word that best indicates the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence. Anna had a very large wardrobe full of designer label clothes she purchased from her newly "acquired" inheritance. Revoked Acquitted Procured Stolen

Procured

What is the next letter in this sequence? N P O Q P R Q

S N P O Q P R Q N (O is skipped) P O (back) (P is skipped) Q P (back) (Q is skipped) R Q (back) (R is skipped) S letter + skip letter + go back letter +

What word, when added to the beginning of MILL, and the end of Chain, creates two other words?

Saw

A dance studio wants to use square mirror tiles to cover two walls in their studio that measure 2 feet by 2 feet. Each wall measures 9 feet by 22 feet. The studio instructor has requested that a 1 foot gap be left between the floor and the start of the mirrors. How many mirror tiles are needed to cover both walls? A. 44 B. 176 C. 88 D. 99

Size of each tiles = (2*2) square inch = 4 square inch Since 1 inch gap needs to be kept with the floor, so the height of floor that needs to be covered with square mirror tiles is 8 inch. Size of each wall = (8*22) square inch = 176 square inch So the number of mirror tiles required per wall = 176/4 tiles = 44 tiles Number of tiles required to cover both walls = (44*2) tiles = 88 tiles.

The day before the day before yesterday was three days after Monday. What day is it? A. Wednesday B. Sunday C. Thursday D. Monday E. Tuesday

Sunday Three days after Monday is Thursday. The day before the day→ Tuesday the day before yesterday → Monday Yesterday is Monday and today is Sunday

Which identical five-letter word, when placed in front of the following words, form a new word? Ego, Star, Impose, Hero

Super

A) No No. Taylor will only save $10 by using the oil (.6 x (600 / 20)), and this is still $7 less than the cost of the oil. $0.60 cents x 600 miles = $360 divide 20 miles = $18 Cost of Oil A $35 - Coupon $10 = $25 $25 - $18 = $7

Taylor is going on a road trip that is 600 miles long. Her friend recommends that she buy engine oil A because it will save her 60 cents in gas for every 20 miles of the trip. Oil A, however, will cost $35. Is it worthwhile for Taylor to buy the oil if she has a coupon for $10 off the price? A) No B) Yes

A synonym of bantering is: A. Chasing B. Chastising C. Taunting D. Teasing

Teasing

C 7:35 The bus is late? The only time that makes sense is C, 7:35. Why? Because, late or not, an hour and 45 minutes past 4:25 is 6:10, later than any of the other answers 4:25 + 1:45 = 6:05 normal schedule

The 4:25 bus to the metro airport has a travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The bus is running late today though. What will be the arrival time to the airport? A) 5:25 B) 5:45 C) 7:35 D) 6:05

There is no kid that doesn't like chocolate. What inference can be drawn from this sentence? A. Everyone who likes chocolate is a kid. B. All kids like chocolate. C. There are kids that don't like chocolate. D. Only kids like chocolate.

The correct answer is: All kids like chocolate. How to solve this question? A double negative (no kid + doesn't like) turns into a positive. A no statement turns into an all statement. Kid => likes chocolate

The waiters in the Imperial Restaurant have agreed on the following rules for their rosters: 1. When Daniel works, Simon works too. 2. When Simon works, Eve is not. 3. When Eve doesn't work, Katherine doesn't work too. Which of the following conclusions is derived from this information? Answer options A. If Simon works, Daniel works too. B. If Daniel works, Katherine doesn't. C. If Simon doesn't work, Katherine doesn't. D. If Katherine doesn't work, Simon doesn't work too.

The correct answer is: If Daniel works, Katherine doesn't. How to solve this question? Based on rule number 1, we conclude that Daniel and Simon work on the same days. Integrating rule number 2, we can conclude that Daniel doesn't work when Eve does. Integrating rule number 3, we conclude that Daniel and Katherine don't work on the same days

Gavin beat Jerry in a marathon race wearing Dada running shoes. Dada came out, on the same day, with an ad campaign saying that their new Dada shoes made Gavin win. Which of the following facts weakens Dada's conclusion? A. Jerry was unwell on the day of the marathon. B. Gavin has never beaten Jerry in previous marathons. C. Jerry took steroids to increase his performance on the day of the marathon. D. Jerry has been considered the fastest marathon runner till now.

The correct answer is: Jerry was unwell on the day of the marathon. How to solve this question? The fact that Jerry was unwell on the day of the marathon offers an alternative explanation for Gavin's win. Therefore, it weakens Dada's conclusion that their shoes have been to reason for Gavin's win. The other facts only make Gavin's accomplishment while wearing Dada's shoes more impressive and, hence, tend to support Dada's conclusion.

Three of the following are alike in some way: Finch, Crow, Ostrich, Robin. Please select the one that is different. A. Finch B. Crow C. Ostrich D. Robin

The correct answer is: Ostrich How to solve this question? All are birds, but the ostrich is the only one that cannot fly.

Three of the following are alike in some way: Tailor, Footman, Butler, Equerry Please select the one that is different. Answer options A. Tailor B. Footman C. Butler D. Equerry

The correct answer is: Tailor How to solve this question? Three of these occupations refer to household staff. A tailor is a general trade not associated with domestic service.

Monday The day after tomorrow = 2 days will be five days after last Friday = 5 5 days after last Friday is Wednesday. Therefore the day after tomorrow is Wednesday. Subtract 2 days, thus today is Monday.

The day after tomorrow will be five days after last Friday. What day is it today? A. Monday B. Sunday C. Wednesday D. Saturday E. Tuesday

Sunday The day before yesterday equals two days. Add another yesterday and that's three days. 2+1 = 3 Therefore, three days ago was three days after Monday. What is three days after Monday? Thursday. Add three days to Thursday and we get Sunday.

The day before the day before yesterday was three days after Monday. What day is it? A) Monday B) Thursday C) Tuesday D) Sunday E) Wednesday

August

The eighth month of the year is: A) August B) October C) July D) September

If you count 1 to 100, how many 5s will you pass on the way?

There are 20 numbers that contain 5 in it 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 50, 51 to 59, 65, 75, 85, 95 (55 contains 2 five's) So the answer is 20 ...

What is the mathematical average of the number of feet in a yard, seconds in a minutes and months in a year? Enter a numerical value only

There are 3 feet in a yard. There are 60 seconds in a minute. There are 12 months in a year. Add those up and divide by 3 to get the average. (3 + 60 + 12) / 3 = 75/3 = 25 Answer: 25

Choose the group of words that form a complete sentence. A. Big, snarly animals in the cage. B. They're here—the small, the medium and the large. C. The last cow in the field? D. Again with the chicken!

They're here—the small, the medium and the large.

D) Scold Scold: scold or rebuke."she chided him for not replying to her letters

To chide is to: A) Fear B) Scurry C) Interrupt D) Scold

November New year's eve is December Tony is getting marry in December the previous month from December is November

Tony gets married next month. One year ago from the date he will get married, Tony was away in Spain for New Year's Eve. What month is it? A. October B. December C. November D. February E. January

Assume the first two statements are true. All soccer players wear cleats. John is a soccer player. Is the final one: John wears cleats. True False Not Certain

True

Assume the first two statements are true: Tim knows Todd. Todd knows Kim. Does Kim know Tim? A. Yes B. No C. Not Certain

True

If Barry weighs 150 pounds, Ted weighs 125 pounds and Matt weighs 175 pounds, any two of them together weigh 300 pounds. True False

True

The word "vile" can be spelled using four of the letters from the word, "revolution." A. True B. False

True

Since the numbers are evenly spaced (differ by 1), the middle number will be the average. To find the middle number, take the average of the first and last numbers. (17 + 55) / 2 = 72/2 = 36 Answer: 36 is the middle number and the average.

What is the average of all the integers from 17 to 55?

Rake

Which word is different from the others? A) Stick B) Rake C) Ball D) Cleat E) Glove

Is the phrase "Madam, I'm Adam" spelled the same written forward or backward? A. Yes B. No

Yes

Unscramble the letters to form a word: T T E E R C A D S

scattered