Question 1

When converted to a decimal, the fraction 7/10 would be
A) 70
B) 0.7
C) 7.0
D) 0.07

Accepted Answer

To convert the fraction 7/10 to a decimal, you divide 7 by 10, which equals 0.7.

Question 2

When converted to a percentage, the decimal 0.75 would be
A) 0.75%
B) 7.5%
C) 75%
D) 750%

Accepted Answer

To convert a decimal to a percentage, you multiply the decimal by 100. Therefore, 0.75 * 100 = 75%.

Question 3

132 pounds, when converted to kg (2.2 pounds per kg) would be
A) 35 kg
B) 55 kg
C) 58 kg
D) 60 kg

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

If your salary was $13.70 per hour, in 8 hours you would earn
A) $109.60
B) $112.40
C) $106.80
D) $110.70

Accepted Answer

To calculate the total earnings for 8 hours at a rate of $13.70 per hour, multiply 8 by 13.70, which equals $109.60.

Question 5

If your train fare is $3.80 per day, for 5 days it would cost you
A) $17.60
B) $18.40
C) $19
D) $20.20

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Question 6

If 1 inch equals 2.54 cm, 57 inches is equal to
A) 142.36 cm
B) 144.78 cm
C) 145.12 cm
D) 148.44 cm

Accepted Answer

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. So, 57 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 144.78 cm.

Question 7

John's height is 177.8 cm. This is equal to
A) 68 inches
B) 69 inches
C) 70 inches
D) 72 inches

Accepted Answer

177.8 cm is equal to 70 inches because 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm, so 177.8 cm divided by 2.54 cm/inch equals 70 inches.

Question 8

John is 10 stone. 1 stone is equal to 14 pounds, so John's weight in pounds is:
A) 140 pounds
B) 142 pounds
C) 144 pounds
D) 146 pounds

Accepted Answer

John's weight in pounds is calculated by multiplying his weight in stones by the number of pounds in one stone: 10 stones * 14 pounds/stone = 140 pounds.

Question 9

Remembering that 1 kg = 2.2 pounds, John's weight in kg would be
A) 61.64 kg
B) 62.62 kg
C) 63.02 kg
D) 63.63 kg

Accepted Answer

John's weight in kg can be found by dividing his weight in pounds by 2.2. If John weighs 140 pounds, then his weight in kg is 140 / 2.2 = 63.6363... kg, which rounds to 63.63 kg, making option D correct.

Question 10

Mary is 63 inches tall. This measurement is also approximately
A) 155 cm
B) 157 cm
C) 160 cm
D) 163 cm

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Your parents have given you $500 for your 18th birthday and you are deciding how to spend this money.
-Your first choice is to buy a selection of CDs and you purchase 3 @ $9.95, 1 @ $12.50 and 2 @ $19.50. What is the total cost of this purchase?

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