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Every day, the snow melts how many centimeters?
What are the dependent and independent variables in the graph below?
How many milligrams are in 5 grams?
9.5% of the people in a town voted for a certain proposition. If the town's population is 51,623, about how many people in the town voted for the proposition?
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A charter bus driver drove at an average speed of 65 mph for 305 miles. If he stops at a gas station for 15 minutes, then drives another 162 miles at an average speed of 80 mph, how long will it have been since he began the trip?
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If the volume of a rectangular solid is 200 cubic feet, which of the following equations may be used to find h?
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Which of the following could be the product of two even integers and one odd integer?
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If there are 80 mg/0.8 mL in Acetaminophen Concentrated Infant Drops, how many milliliters should a child receive for a proper dosage of 240 mg?
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Using the chart below, which equation describes the relationship between x and y?
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On a highway map, if the scale indicates that 1 inch represents 45 miles and the distance on the map is 3.2 inches, how far is the actual distance?
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Jeremy has already saved $15. He plans to save $28 per month. Which equation represents the amount of money he will have saved?
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Given the double bar graph shown below, which statement is true?
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Solve for x: 4 = 2x + 6
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Dr. Lee saw that 30% of all his patients developed an infection after taking a certain antibiotic. What percentage of Dr. Lee's patients were hospitalized after taking the antibiotic?
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A patient requires a 30% increase in the dosage of her medication. If her current dosage is 270 mg, what will her dosage be after the increase?
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Which of the following describes a graph that represents a proportional relationship?
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How many students passed the exam if 1/2 of the students had to take the exam and 3/5 of those passed, with a class of 200 students?
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If each roommate puts aside money based on a 1:3 ratio of savings to rent, and pays $270 in rent, how much does he save each month?
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Estimate the total amount of money three roommates used to purchase a birthday gift if one roommate donated $12.03, the second contributed $11.96, and the third gave $12.06?
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Which expression can be used to determine the distance the bike rolled from the first mark to the fourth mark, given the tire diameter is 27 inches?
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What percentage of rainfall received in October is part of the total rainfall received in summer and autumn months?
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Mathew must earn more than 96 points on his entrance exam. If each question is worth 3 points, how many questions can Mathew answer incorrectly?
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Which of the following best represents the surface area of the cylinder?
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A lab technician took 500 milliliters of blood and used 1/6 of it for tests. How many milliliters were used for tests?
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Hannah spends at least $16 on 4 packages of coffee. Which inequality represents the possible costs?
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Which of the following describes a proportional relationship?
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What was the total price of Veronica's new car given the base price was $40,210 and additional expenses?
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Simplify the following expression: 13 - 3/22 * 11
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Which statement is true regarding vacuum cleaners sold by a company per month?
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If Lauren must travel 1,480 miles over 5 days, how many miles should she drive per day?
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Order the groups of doctors from largest to smallest based on their prescribing habits.
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Solve for y: 2y + 5 = 25
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Solve for x: 3(x - 1) = 2(3x - 9)
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Dr. Lewis worked 20 shifts in January, three times as many in February, and half the number of shifts in March. Which equation describes the number of shifts in March?
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A book has a width of 2.5 decimeters. What is the width of the book in centimeters?
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Robert scores three new clients every eight months. After how many months has he secured 24 new clients?
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Simplify the following expression: 5 * 3 / 9 * 4
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What is the independent variable in the graph?
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How many centimeters are in 7 meters?
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About how long is the average human eyelash?
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Which of the following is the percentage equivalent of 0.0016?
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Curtis is taking a road trip through Germany, where all distance signs are in metric. He passes a sign that states the city of Dusseldorf is 45 kilometers away. Approximately how far is this in miles?
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On a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1:100, the area of a rectangular room is 30 cm². What is the actual area of the room?
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Mandy can buy 4 containers of yogurt and 3 boxes of crackers for $9.55. She can buy 2 containers of yogurt and 2 boxes of crackers for $5.90. How much does one box of crackers cost?
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Pernell's scores on her last five chemistry exams were 81, 92, 87, 89, and 94. What is the approximate average of her scores?
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Pernell's scores on her last five chemistry exams were 81, 92, 87, 89, and 94. What is the median of Pernell's scores?
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Gordon purchased a television when his local electronics store had a sale. The television was offered at 30% off its original price of $472. What was the sale price that Gordon paid?
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Simplify the following expression: (2/3) / (4/15) x (5/8)
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Simplify the following expression: 0.0178 x 2.401
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Tom needs to buy ink cartridges and printer paper. Each ink cartridge costs $30. Each ream of paper costs $5. He has $100 to spend. Which of the following inequalities may be used to find the combinations of ink cartridges and printer paper that he may purchase?
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Solve for x: 4(2x-6) = 10x-6
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Erma wants to buy two sweaters for $50 and $44 with a 25% discount on the second item. What will she spend?
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Simplify the following expression: 1.034 + 0.275 - 1.294
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The graph shows weekly church attendance in Ellsford. Approximately what percentage of church-goers in Ellsford attend Catholic Churches?
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Jerry needs to load four pieces of equipment onto a factory elevator with a weight limit of 800 pounds. Jerry weighs 200 pounds. What would the average weight of each item have to be?
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Simplify the following expression: 4 (2/3) / 1 (1/6)
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Solve for x: 2x + 4 = x - 6
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Solve for x: 2x - 7 = 3
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What kind of association does the scatter plot show?
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If Stella's current weight is 56 kilograms, which of the following is her approximate weight in pounds? (Note: 1 kg is approximately equal to 2.2 pounds)
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Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest?
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Between the years 2000 and 2010, the number of births in the town of Daneville increased from 1432 to 2219. Which of the following is the approximate percent of increase in the number of births during those ten years?
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Simplify the following expression: (1/4) x (3/5) / 1 (1/8)
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While at the local ice skating rink, Cora slipped and fell 20 of the 27 times she skated around the rink. What approximate percentage of the times around the rink did Cora not slip and fall?
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A can has a radius of 1.5 inches and a height of 3 inches. Which of the following best represents the volume of the can?
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Simplify the following expression: 3 (1/6) - 1 (5/6)
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Four more than a number x is 2 less than 1/3 of another number y. Which of the following algebraic equations correctly represents this sentence?
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Margery is planning a vacation. Her round-trip airfare is $572, hotel $89 per night for five nights, $150 for sightseeing, and $250 for meals. After a 10% discount on hotel after the first night, what is her expected total vacation cost?
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Given the double bar graph, which of the following statements is true?
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A gift box has a length of 14 inches, a height of 8 inches, and a width of 6 inches. How many square inches of wrapping paper are needed to wrap the box?
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After a hurricane struck a Pacific island, donations began flooding into a disaster relief organization. What percentage of the funds was donated to support construction costs?
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Arrange the following numbers from least to greatest: 7/3, 9/2, 10/9, 7/8.
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Simplify the following expression: (2/7) / (5/6)
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Simplify the following expression: 7 + 16 - (5 + 6 x 3) - 10 x 2.
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The table shows the cost of renting a bicycle for 1, 2, or 3 hours. Which answer choice shows the equation that best represents the data?
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Chan receives a bonus from his job. If he pays 30% in taxes, gives 30% to charity, and uses another 25% to pay off an old debt, what was the total amount of Chan's bonus?
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Within a certain nursing program, 25% of the class wanted to work with infants, 60% with the elderly, and 10% to assist GPs. What fraction of the class wanted to work with the elderly?
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Veronica creates the holiday schedule for her hospital's neonatal unit. If 35% of her staff is unavailable and 20% of the available staff is certified, what percentage of the TOTAL staff is certified and available to work?
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A patient requires a 30% decrease in medication dosage from 340 mg. What will his dosage be after the decrease?
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A study about anorexia was conducted on 100 patients. If 70% were women and 10% of men were overweight as children, how many male patients were NOT overweight as children?
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University Q has a competitive nursing program. If 3/4 of students major in nursing and 1/5 of those complete the program, how many students will complete it from a class of 100?
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Four nurse midwives each contribute $2000 per month. The first uses 2/5 for rent and utilities, saving half of the remainder. How much does she spend on medical supplies each month?
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The second midwife allocates 1/2 of her funds to an office administrator and another 1/10 for office supplies. What is the total fraction of her budget spent on these expenses?
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A mathematics test has a ratio of data analysis problems to algebra problems of 4:2. If there are 18 algebra problems, how many data analysis problems are on the test?
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Jonathan pays a $65 monthly flat rate for his cell phone and $0.12 per roaming minute. Which expression represents his monthly bill for x roaming minutes?
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Robert plans to drive 1,800 miles. If his car gets 30 miles per gallon and his tank holds 12 gallons, how many tanks of gas will he need?
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A patient was taking 310 mg of antidepressant daily. After a reduction by a fifth and then a further 20 mg, what is the final dosage?
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A lab technician took 100 hairs from a patient. He used 1/7 of them for a drug test. How many hairs were used for the drug test?
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What kind of association does the scatter plot show?
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Joshua must earn more than 92 points on a state test to qualify for a scholarship. Each question is worth 4 points. Which inequality can determine how many questions he must answer correctly?
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Susan celebrated her first nursing job by buying a dress for $69.99, shoes for $39.99, and accessories for $34.67. What was the total cost of Susan's outfit?
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Given the histograms, which statement is true?
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Complete the following equation: 2 + (2)(2) - 2 ÷ 2 = ?
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Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest?
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As part of a study, a set of patients will be divided into three groups: 4/15 in Group Alpha, 2/5 in Group Beta, and 1/3 in Group Gamma. Order the groups from smallest to largest.
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Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 14.
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In the 2008 Olympic Games, what was the mean time for women who ran the Women's 200m event with the following results in seconds: 22.33, 22.50, 22.50, 22.61, 22.71, 22.72, 22.83, 23.22?
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During week 1, Nurse Cameron works 5 shifts. In week 2, she worked twice as many and added 4 shifts in week 3. Which equation describes the number of shifts in week 3?
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Simplify the following expression: (3)(-4) + (3)(4) - 1.
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How many cubic inches of water could this aquarium hold if it were filled completely?
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Study Notes
Mathematics Concepts and Problems
- The percentage equivalent of decimal numbers can be determined; for instance, 0.0016 equals 0.16%.
- Converting metric distances to miles; 45 kilometers is approximately 28 miles.
- Understanding scale in floor plans: a 1:100 scale means 30 cm² on a plan equals 30 m² in actual area.
- Solving systems of equations can determine the cost of individual items; for example, a box of crackers costs $2.25 based on purchasing combinations.
- Calculating averages and medians from a set of numbers; Pernell's average score is 89, and the median is also 89.
- Discounts can significantly affect purchase prices; a 30% discount on a $472 TV makes it $330.40.
- Simplifying fractions and mixed numbers is essential; for example, (2/3) / (4/15) X (5/8) simplifies to 1 9/16.
- Basic multiplication of decimals results in precise calculations; for example, 0.0178 X 2.401 equals 0.00427378.
Inequalities and Algebraic Equations
- Understanding inequalities for budget constraints: Tom can spend based on the inequality 30c + 5p < 100 where c = cartridges and p = paper.
- Solving for variables requires inverse operations; for example, in 4(2x-6) = 10x-6, x = -9.
- Cost management in purchases can calculate totals, such as Erma's total cost of two sweaters after applying a discount.
- Setting up algebraic equations based on verbal statements: e.g., "Four more than a number, x, is 2 less than 1/3 of another number, y" translates to x + 4 = 1/3y - 2.
Statistical Concepts
- Evaluating percentages in different distributions, such as church attendance; 28% of attendees go to Catholic churches.
- Understanding population changes through percentage increase; births in Daneville rose approximately 55% from 1432 to 2219.
- Analyzing data sets for average, median, and representation of groups; nursing program completion can be assessed based on historical data (15 out of 100 complete).
Practical Applications
- Financial planning and budgeting affect decisions; Margery’s expected vacation cost totals about $1381.40 after a 10% discount.
- Real-world problem solving includes calculating weight limits; Jerry can average 150 pounds per item for safe elevator operation.
- Understanding volume in geometry helps with practical objects; a can with a radius of 1.5 inches holds about 21.2 in³.
- Evaluating scales of measurement translates into practical understanding, such as converting kilograms to pounds, 56 kg is roughly 123 pounds.
Problem Solving Techniques
- Understanding exponents and bases in mathematical expressions; how to set up problems involving ratios of integers and their products.
- Using systematic approaches to solve for unknown variables; e.g., converting equations and solving for x or y based on given conditions.
- Verifying math solutions through reverse calculations; after reductions in medication dosages, confirming effects.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Upon observing data through histograms, one may determine skewness in distributions and how these relate to group means.
- Rational numbers can be converted and arranged based on size; for instance, ordering fractions or percentages.
Note to Self
- Familiarize with key terms such as means, medians, percentages, inequality, and exponents to enhance problem-solving skills in mathematics. Practice a variety of problems to solidify understanding of mathematical concepts and applications.### General Information
- Acetaminophen Concentrated Infant Drops contain 80 mg of the drug per 0.8 mL.
- A proper dosage for a four-year-old child is calculated to be 240 mg, requiring 2.4 mL of the medicine.
Mathematical Relationships
- From the data points (x, y): (2, 6), (3, 9), (4, 12), (5, 15), the relationship is described by the equation y = 3x.
- A highway map scale indicates that every 1 inch corresponds to 45 miles; thus, 3.2 inches equals 144 miles.
- Andy's savings pattern is modeled by the equation y = 15 + 28x, indicating initial savings plus monthly contributions.
Statistical Analysis
- A double bar graph showing tree plantings indicates that Juniors have negatively skewed data while Seniors are positively skewed.
- In terms of infection rates, Dr. Lee found that 1.5% of his patients were hospitalized after antibiotic treatment.
Graphical Representations
- A graph with a slope of 2,000 and a y-intercept of 0 indicates a proportional relationship.
- For a cylinder, the surface area is calculated to be 1,507.2 cm².
Practical Situations
- In a class of 200 nursing students, 60 passed the exam after 3/5 of those who took it passed.
- Each month, a roommate contributes $90 towards a savings account relative to paying $270 in rent.
Money and Cost Issues
- Total collected for a birthday gift by three roommates is estimated at $36.
- Veronica's car purchase totals $48,443 after additional upgrades beyond the base price.
Units and Measurements
- Conversion from 2.5 decimeters to centimeters results in a width of 25 centimeters.
- 7 meters converts to 700 centimeters, an important metric conversion fact.
Problem Solving
- Simplifying 13 - 3 yields 7/22; similarly, for another expression, it results as 5/12.
- A problem involving shifts worked by Dr. Lewis concludes that she worked shifts according to the equation (20)(3)(1/2).
Time and Client Acquisition
- Robert secures 24 new clients after a duration of 64 months at a rate of three clients every eight months.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Average human eyelashes measure approximately 1 centimeter in length.
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