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How many 5 lb bags of apples can be made from 400 apples each weighing 1/4 of a pound?
How many 5 lb bags of apples can be made from 400 apples each weighing 1/4 of a pound?
100
If a pie was cut into two equal pieces, then each piece was cut in half again and further cut into two equal pieces, what portion of the pie remains after two pieces are eaten?
If a pie was cut into two equal pieces, then each piece was cut in half again and further cut into two equal pieces, what portion of the pie remains after two pieces are eaten?
3/4
If a company announced that 40% of 60 people enrolled in its training program will be sent to a new plant, how many will be sent?
If a company announced that 40% of 60 people enrolled in its training program will be sent to a new plant, how many will be sent?
24
If a 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow, how tall is a nearby tree that casts a 48-foot shadow?
If a 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow, how tall is a nearby tree that casts a 48-foot shadow?
Small most nearly means?
Small most nearly means?
Emphasize most nearly means?
Emphasize most nearly means?
What does 'perilous' mean in the context of a journey?
What does 'perilous' mean in the context of a journey?
What does 'inept' mean?
What does 'inept' mean?
What does 'oppressive' mean?
What does 'oppressive' mean?
What does 'fervently' mean?
What does 'fervently' mean?
Devout most nearly means?
Devout most nearly means?
What does 'adage' mean?
What does 'adage' mean?
What does 'erratically' mean?
What does 'erratically' mean?
What does 'embody' mean?
What does 'embody' mean?
What does 'admonition' mean?
What does 'admonition' mean?
What does 'communique' mean?
What does 'communique' mean?
What does 'decry' mean?
What does 'decry' mean?
What does 'peruse' mean?
What does 'peruse' mean?
What does 'cajole' mean?
What does 'cajole' mean?
What does 'contentious' mean?
What does 'contentious' mean?
According to the paragraph, the lens of the eye focuses light rays as they enter the eye. What is its purpose?
According to the paragraph, the lens of the eye focuses light rays as they enter the eye. What is its purpose?
In the passage about the heart's mitral valve, what is the author's purpose?
In the passage about the heart's mitral valve, what is the author's purpose?
Which of the following illustrates the correct sequence of events regarding the history of Kennicott?
Which of the following illustrates the correct sequence of events regarding the history of Kennicott?
Which of the following questions is most clearly an example of the kind discussed in the physics passage?
Which of the following questions is most clearly an example of the kind discussed in the physics passage?
According to the passage, what does an allergy indicate?
According to the passage, what does an allergy indicate?
How is time generally measured according to the passage?
How is time generally measured according to the passage?
What is the best sequence of events regarding cacti and their economic value?
What is the best sequence of events regarding cacti and their economic value?
Which example best demonstrates 'seeing' as described in the passage?
Which example best demonstrates 'seeing' as described in the passage?
What is primarily concerned in the passage regarding humorous writing?
What is primarily concerned in the passage regarding humorous writing?
What is true about the trees in Pierce Park?
What is true about the trees in Pierce Park?
What does the passage imply about the oil quota program?
What does the passage imply about the oil quota program?
If x + 1 equals 3, then x equals?
If x + 1 equals 3, then x equals?
If a equals 6 and b equals 5, what is the value of $(A^2-B^2)^2$?
If a equals 6 and b equals 5, what is the value of $(A^2-B^2)^2$?
What are the factors of $x^2+4x+3$?
What are the factors of $x^2+4x+3$?
Simplify $\frac{3}{5}X + X$.
Simplify $\frac{3}{5}X + X$.
What equation can be used to find the length of the third side if the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 14 units and one side is 9 units?
What equation can be used to find the length of the third side if the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 14 units and one side is 9 units?
What is the product of $3!$?
What is the product of $3!$?
Factor $2x^2 + xy - 3y^2$.
Factor $2x^2 + xy - 3y^2$.
Which of the following equations graphs are straight except?
Which of the following equations graphs are straight except?
What is the area of a parallelogram if its length is $x + 4$ and its height is $x + 3$?
What is the area of a parallelogram if its length is $x + 4$ and its height is $x + 3$?
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 4 feet?
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 4 feet?
The reciprocal of 3 - $\frac{1}{5}$ is?
The reciprocal of 3 - $\frac{1}{5}$ is?
What is the product of $(a-1)(2a+2)$?
What is the product of $(a-1)(2a+2)$?
If $\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{3}{4}=5k$, what is k?
If $\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{3}{4}=5k$, what is k?
What is the reciprocal of 7?
What is the reciprocal of 7?
What is $8b - ab + 7a$ subtracted from $3a - 9ab + b$?
What is $8b - ab + 7a$ subtracted from $3a - 9ab + b$?
If $\frac{x}{4}>12$, what is x?
If $\frac{x}{4}>12$, what is x?
What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
Which tool is used to remove a module from an electronic assembly?
Which tool is used to remove a module from an electronic assembly?
Silicon chips are used primarily in?
Silicon chips are used primarily in?
What does a standard multimeter not measure?
What does a standard multimeter not measure?
When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes?
When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes?
Which of the following cannot be used to store an electric charge?
Which of the following cannot be used to store an electric charge?
When wire conductors are coated with solder, the process is called?
When wire conductors are coated with solder, the process is called?
Electrical current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?
Electrical current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?
Which of the following is the smallest in size and can amplify electrical signals?
Which of the following is the smallest in size and can amplify electrical signals?
In order to make an electrical current flow, what is necessary?
In order to make an electrical current flow, what is necessary?
A device that converts sound waves to electric current is a?
A device that converts sound waves to electric current is a?
What kind of energy is converted to electrical energy by a car battery?
What kind of energy is converted to electrical energy by a car battery?
Wires are joined together with solder to ensure?
Wires are joined together with solder to ensure?
An electric generator has all the following except?
An electric generator has all the following except?
The type of electrical use to power a car radio is typically?
The type of electrical use to power a car radio is typically?
The most commonly used fuel for running automobile engines is?
The most commonly used fuel for running automobile engines is?
Which of the following is not part of a car's drivetrain?
Which of the following is not part of a car's drivetrain?
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
A catalytic converter is part of what system?
A catalytic converter is part of what system?
How many crankshafts are there in a V8 automobile engine?
How many crankshafts are there in a V8 automobile engine?
The function of the master cylinder is to?
The function of the master cylinder is to?
Which of the following is part of a conventional distributor?
Which of the following is part of a conventional distributor?
What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifolds and cylinder heads?
What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifolds and cylinder heads?
Coolant flow through an engine is regulated by the?
Coolant flow through an engine is regulated by the?
The starter gear disengages from the car's flywheel to avoid?
The starter gear disengages from the car's flywheel to avoid?
Nails are usually driven into wood with?
Nails are usually driven into wood with?
The torque wrench is used when both need to be?
The torque wrench is used when both need to be?
Taps and dies are tools to?
Taps and dies are tools to?
What is this type of pattern on metal called?
What is this type of pattern on metal called?
Which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal?
Which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal?
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling, what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X?
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling, what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X?
What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?
What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?
Which of the following uses a penny system to specify its size?
Which of the following uses a penny system to specify its size?
To properly turn wood stock, one should use a?
To properly turn wood stock, one should use a?
Which of these does not make wood chips when it is used?
Which of these does not make wood chips when it is used?
What is the technique for joining copper water pipes?
What is the technique for joining copper water pipes?
What is a dado head used to do?
What is a dado head used to do?
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling, what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X?
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling, what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X?
What would you tell a person who is trying to loosen a rusty nut with a wrench?
What would you tell a person who is trying to loosen a rusty nut with a wrench?
Is it true that friction forces?
Is it true that friction forces?
If a car stops suddenly, why are the passengers thrown forward against their seatbelts?
If a car stops suddenly, why are the passengers thrown forward against their seatbelts?
In the police system, what force must be applied to balance the 10-pound weight?
In the police system, what force must be applied to balance the 10-pound weight?
A ball is attached to one end of rod AB, and the other end is attached to a vertical rotating axle. If the axle BC rotates faster, what will angle X do?
A ball is attached to one end of rod AB, and the other end is attached to a vertical rotating axle. If the axle BC rotates faster, what will angle X do?
What is centrifugal force?
What is centrifugal force?
Space instruments were created to?
Space instruments were created to?
Which of these reduces friction?
Which of these reduces friction?
When a lobster grows a claw to replace the one that was lost, this process is called?
When a lobster grows a claw to replace the one that was lost, this process is called?
Any smaller body traveling around a larger body is called what?
Any smaller body traveling around a larger body is called what?
According to their location on the periodic table, argon (Ar) and neon (Ne) are what type of gases?
According to their location on the periodic table, argon (Ar) and neon (Ne) are what type of gases?
Regeneration in man is limited to?
Regeneration in man is limited to?
By definition, an aquifer is?
By definition, an aquifer is?
To test the effectiveness of a plant fertilizer, groups of plants are grown with different types of fertilizer. A control group's plants?
To test the effectiveness of a plant fertilizer, groups of plants are grown with different types of fertilizer. A control group's plants?
In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain?
In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain?
Study Notes
Mathematics and Logic
- A calculation for how many 5 lb bags can be made from 400 apples weighing 1/4 lb each results in 100 bags.
- A pie cut into eighths leaves 3/4 remaining after consuming 2 pieces.
- For a training program of 60 enrollees, 40% would result in 24 individuals being sent to new locations.
- The height of a tree can be determined by proportions, finding it to be 45 feet when a 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow.
Vocabulary
- "Small" closely resembles "little."
- "Emphasize" can be interpreted as "accentuate."
- "Perilous" means "hazardous," while "inept" translates to "silly."
- "Oppressive" implies a "tyrannical" nature, and "fervently" means "passionate."
- "Devout" indicates a "pious" character, and "adage" refers to a "proverb."
- "Erratically" supports "irregularly," while "embody" conveys "exemplify."
- "Admonition" suggests a "warning," "communique" is a "message," and "decry" means "disparage."
Reading Comprehension
- The lens of the eye is primarily used to focus light.
- The mitral valve's crucial role in blood flow is to prevent loss while transitioning from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
- In historical context, copper attracted miners, leading to the abandonment of communities once the resource was exhausted that then transformed into tourist attractions.
- Simple physical questions, like the speed of falling stones, are exemplified as good scientific queries.
- Allergies involve the immune system's hypersensitivity, causing symptoms due to histamine releases; the cause of these reactions remains mostly unknown.
Algebra and Geometry
- Solving x + 1 = 3 indicates x equals 2.
- Given a = 6 and b = 5, the expression (A^2-B^2)^2 simplifies to 121.
- The polynomial x^2 + 4x + 3 factors into (x + 3)(x + 1).
- The area of a parallelogram and triangle can be respectively calculated using A = B × H and A = 1/2 × base × height.
- The Pythagorean theorem is approximated for a right triangle scenario with one side 9 units and hypotenuse 14 units.
Electrical Concepts
- AC stands for alternating current, while common items used in electronic assemblies include a chip puller.
- Silicon chips are primarily utilized in integrated circuits, and a standard multimeter measures voltage, current, and resistance but not frequency.
- When current interrupts due to a blown fuse, the circuit is said to be shorted.
- Electric generators typically do not include a carburetor but require a copper conductor for current flow.
Automotive Knowledge
- The most commonly used fuel for engines is gasoline, and the type of electrical used for car radios is DC.
- The oil pan serves to store oil for lubrication, whereas a catalytic converter aids in emission control.
- Torque wrenches are essential for tightening engine components accurately, and the starter gear's disengagement prevents damage.
Construction and Tools
- Hammers are the primary tool for driving nails into wood, while taps and dies create screw threads.
- Knurling refers to a specific pattern process on metal, and tools for bending sheet metal include a forge.
- Joining copper water pipes typically involves soldiering, and a dado head is used to cut grooves.
Science and Biology
- Regeneration is the process by which a lobster regrows a lost claw, representing an example of biological recovery.
- Satellites, as smaller bodies orbiting larger ones, include elements like argon and neon categorized as noble gases on the periodic table.
- Aquifers are defined as permeable rocks that can hold groundwater, while organic substances in chemistry must contain carbon.
General Knowledge
- Control group plants are those not given fertilizer during experiments to measure growth effectiveness.
- Understanding friction forces is essential for explaining why passengers lurch forward during sudden stops, which relates to inertia.
Additional Notes
- Tension in cords with weights and various other physics principles can be analyzed through mechanics.
- It is important to grasp the nuances of these concepts for practical applications in engineering and sciences.
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