A) 2.938
B) 0.436
C) 2.911
D) 4.36
A) 36.216
B) 361.56
C) 36.156
D) 351.56
A) 0.035
B) 3.5
C) 0.858
D) 0.35
- 4. Which of the following is the least?
A) 0.105
B) 0.501
C) 0.015
D) 0.15
- 5. All of the following are ways to write 25 percent of N EXCEPT
A) 25N
B) 0.25N
C) 25N/100
D) 1/4N
- 6. Which of the following is closest to 27.8 x 9.6
A) 280
B) 2800
C) 300
D) 3000
- 7. A soccer team played 160 games and won 65 percent of them. How many games did it win?
A) 104
B) 94
C) 124
D) 114
- 8. Three people who work full-time are to work together on a project, but their total time on the project is to be equivalent to that of only one person working full-time. If one of the people is budgeted for one-half of his time to the project and a second person for one-third of her time, what part of the third worker’s time should be budgeted to this?
A) 16.7%
B) 35.2%
C) 13.3%
D) 18.7%
- 9. 32 is 40 percent of what number?
A) 128
B) 80
C) 12.8
D) 800
- 11. In the words of Thomas DeQuincey, “It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it.” If, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself, “I’ll listen carefully; I’ll repeat each person’s name to be sure I’ve got it, and I will remember.” You’ll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. The main idea of the paragraph maintains that the memory
A) Becomes unreliable if it tires
B) Improves if it is used often
C) Always operates at peak efficiency
D) Breaks down under great strain
- 12. It is said that a smile is universally understood. And nothing triggers a smile more universally than a taste of sugar. Nearly everyone loves sugar. Infant studies indicate that humans are born with an innate love of sweets. Based on statistics, a lot of people in Great Britain must be smiling because on average, every man, woman, and child in that country consumes 95 pounds of sugar each year. From this passage it seems safe to conclude that the English
A) Are fonder of sweets than most people
B) Eat desserts at every meal
C) Do not know that too much sugar is unhealthy
D) Have more cavities than most people
- 13. With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have achieved greater equality with men during periods of social adversity. The following factors initiated the greatest number of improvements for women: violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all three cases, the essential element that improved the status of women was a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society’s vital tasks. We can conclude from the information in this passage that
A) Historically, the principle of equality alone has not been enough to secure women equal rights.
B) Historically, women have only achieved equality through force
C) Only pioneer women have been considered equal to men
D) Women today are highly successful in winning equal rights
- 14. In 1848, Charles Burton of New York City made the first baby carriage, but people strongly objected to the vehicles because they said the carriage operators hit too many pedestrians. Still convinced that he had a good idea, Burton opened a factory in England. He obtained orders for the baby carriages from Queen Isabella II of Spain, Queen Victoria of England, and the Pasha of Egypt. The United States had to wait another 10 years before it got a carriage factory, and only 75 carriages were sold in the first year. Even after the success of baby carriages in England,
A) Americans purchased thousands of baby carriages.
B) Americans were still reluctant to buy baby carriages.
C) The United States bought more carriages than any other country.
D) Charles Burton was a poor man.
- 15. All water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze and become snow crystals. The shape of the crystal is determined by temperature, vapor, and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere. Snow crystals are always symmetrical because these conditions affect all six sides simultaneously. The purpose of the passage is to present
A) Actual information
B) A personal observation
C) Opposing scientific theories
D) A solution to a problem
- 16. The Midwest is experiencing its worst drought in 15 years. Corn and soybean prices are expected to be very high this year. What does the second sentence do?
A) It restates the idea found in the first.
B) It states an effect.
C) It analyzes the statement made in the first.
D) It gives an example.
- 17. Social studies classes focus on the complexity of our social environment. The subject combines the study of history and the social sciences and promotes skills in citizenship.
A) It expands on the first sentence
B) It states an effect
C) It proposes a solution
D) It makes a contrast
- 18. Knowledge of another language fosters greater awareness of cultural diversity among the peoples of the world. Individuals who have foreign language skills can appreciate more readily other peoples’ values and ways of life. How are the two sentences related?
A) They repeat the same idea
B) They contradict each other
C) They establish a contrast
D) They present problems and solutions
- 19. Serving on a jury is an important obligation of citizenship. Many companies allow their employees paid leaves of absence to serve on juries. What does the second sentence do?
A) It reinforces what is stated in the first
B) It draws a conclusion about what is stated in the first
C) It explains what is stated in the first
D) It expands on the first
- 20. In a few words, why would you like to tutor at the college you have chosen?
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