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    On a map, 1 inch represents 50 miles. How many miles do 3 inches represent?

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    Answer: B. 150 miles

    3 inches × 50 miles per inch = 150 miles.

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    If a shirt costs $18 and is taxed at 10%, what is the total cost?

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    Answer: B. $19.80

    Tax = 10% × $18 = $1.80; total = $18 + $1.80 = $19.80.

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    What is the area of a rectangle that is 12 cm by 3 cm?

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    Answer: B. 36 cm²

    Area = length × width = 12 × 3 = 36 cm².

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    What is the area of a square with sides of 7 cm?

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    Answer: C. 49 cm²

    Area of a square = side × side = 7 × 7 = 49 cm².

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    If 8 pens cost $6, how much do 20 pens cost at the same rate?

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    Answer: B. $15

    Unit price = $6 ÷ 8 = $0.75 per pen; 20 × $0.75 = $15.

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    If 3 apples cost $1.50, what is the cost of one apple?

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    Answer: B. $0.50

    Unit price = $1.50 ÷ 3 = $0.50 per apple.

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    Write 0.6 as a fraction in simplest form.

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    Answer: B. 3/5

    0.6 = 6/10, which reduces to 3/5 (divide top and bottom by 2).

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    What is the volume of a cube with 3-inch edges?

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    Answer: B. 27 in³

    Volume of a cube = edge³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 in³.

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    What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 5 (use π ≈ 3.14)?

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    Answer: B. 31.4

    Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 5 = 31.4.

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    A recipe uses 2 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How many cups are needed for 30 cookies?

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    Answer: B. 5 cups

    Set up a proportion: 2/12 = x/30 → x = (2 × 30)/12 = 5 cups.

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    The perimeter of a triangle with sides 5, 6, and 7 is:

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    Answer: A. 18

    Perimeter = sum of all sides = 5 + 6 + 7 = 18.

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    What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

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    Answer: B. 12

    The smallest number both 4 and 6 divide into is 12.

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    A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

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    Answer: C. 60 mph

    Speed = distance ÷ time = 180 ÷ 3 = 60 miles per hour.

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    What is 2 hours and 45 minutes in minutes?

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    Answer: B. 165 minutes

    2 hours = 120 minutes; 120 + 45 = 165 minutes.

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    The area of a square is 36 cm². What is the length of one side?

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    Answer: A. 6 cm

    Side = √36 = 6 cm (since side × side = area).

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