-2/3, -0.7, -1.3, -4/3 Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -2/3
B. -0.7
C. -1.3
D. -4/3
To find the greatest number from the given options, we first convert the decimal numbers into fractions.
-0.7 becomes 7/10
-1.3 becomes 13/10
Then, we find the LCM for the denominators of the given fractions. The LCM of 3 and 10 is 30. Now we can multiply each fraction with the LCM.
-2/3*30=-20
-7/10*30=-70
-13/10*30=-39
-4/3*30=-40
Comparing the obtained values from above, -20 is the greatest followed by -39, -40, -70 in that order. The fraction -2/3 gave a value of -20, which was the greatest value. Thus, -2/3 is the greatest value from the given option.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 7/25?
A. 0.28
B. 3.4
C. 3.57
D. 0.18
Answer Explanation
7/25 is the same as 7÷
25. The value becomes 0.28.Thus, 0.28 is the decimal equivalent of 7/25.
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Q #2: A person weighed themselves at 180 lb. Three months later they weighed themselves at 160 lb. Which of the following is the percent of weight the person lost over 3 months? (Round to the nearest percent.)
A. 20%
B. 13%
C. 11%
D. 9%
Answer Explanation
The question requires us to find the percentage change in weight of a person.
First, we need to find the change in weight over the 3 months
Change in weight= 180-160=20 lb
Percent change in weight is change of original weight *100. Thus
The percent change in weight is 11% to the nearest whole number.
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Q #3: There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program?
A. 168
B. 144
C. 336
D. 152
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program using the percentages in the pie chart.
If we let x represent the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program, we can set a proportion equation with number of students on the numerator and percentages on the denominator. The whole pie chart represents 100%, which is 800 students. Then, 19% will represent
We solve the value of x by cross-multiplying the equation above.
So, 152 students will enroll for a respiratory care program.
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Q #4: Which of the following is the best approximation of 10 times the positive square root of 20?
A. 100.0
B. 44.7
C. 200.0
D. 89.4
Answer Explanation
We use the calculator to determine the positive square root of 20, which is then multiplied by 20.
Using the calculator,
Multiplying the square root above with 10 becomes
The approximate value is 44.7.
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Q #5: A macaroni and cheese recipe calls for 1/3 cup of flour for every 1 1/5 cup of milk. To make a bigger batch, the chef uses 2 cups of flour. Which of the following would be the amount of milk needed for the bigger batch?
A. 7 1/5 cups
B. 2 2/5 cups
C. 3 8/15 cups
D. 6 cups
Answer Explanation
We are being asked to find the amount of milk needed. This is a proportion problem, which compares the amount of flour to that of milk. Letting x represent the amount of milk required, we set up the proportion with flour on the numerator and amount of milk in denominator as follows:
Change the mixed fraction of 1 1/5 into improper fraction as follows
The proportion equation becomes
Cross-multiply to solve for x
As an mixed fraction, 36/5 becomes 7 1/5. Therefore, 7 1/5 cups of milk are needed to make a big batch of 2 cups.
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Q #6: Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 1
D. 12
Answer Explanation
We follow the order of operations to solve the given expression.
First, we start with the numerator and solve it as follows
[2(3+5*3)]
We start with multiplication in inner brackets, 5*3=15. The expression becomes
[2(3+15)]
Then, we conduct the addition of 3+15=18. Then, the expression yields
[2(18)]=2*18=36
Now, we solve for denominator, which is 12/2=6.
Thus, the expression is reduced into
The expression reduces into 6.
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Q #7: The length of a rectangular room is 5 feet greater than its width. Which of the following equations represents the area (A) of the room?
A. A = 5x
B. A = 2x+2(x+5)
C. A = x(x+5)
D. A = x+(x+5)
Answer Explanation
We need to find the are of the rectangle from the given case. Letting x represent the width of the rectangle. Then, we can find the area of the rectangle as follows.
Length of rectangle=(x+5)
Width of the rectangle= x
Area of the rectangle, A= Length*width=(x+5)*x
A=x(x+5)
Thus, the area of the rectangle is x(x+5).
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Q #8: Soft Drinks Orange: Two 24-packs for $18; one 24-pack for $10 Root Beer: One 24-pack for $12 Cream Soda: One 12-pack for $5 A consumer needs to purchase at least 50 soft drinks for a picnic. Which of the following combinations is the most cost-effective?
A. 2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda
B. 3 packs of Orange
C. 2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda
D. 5 packs of cream Soda
Answer Explanation
To find the cost-effective option, we need to find how much the consumer will spend for the given options:
2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda will cost $18+$5= $23
3 Packs of Orange will cost $18+$10=$28
2 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda will cost 2($12)+$5=$29
5 packs of cream Soda will cost 5($5)=$25
From the above evaluation, the consumer will spend $23 for a cost effective package of soft drinks. Thus, 2 packs of Orange and 1 pack of Cream Soda will be cheaper to purchase compared to other options.
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Q #9: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 2.5 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 25 feet
B. 145 feet
C. 32.5 feet
D. 30 feet
Answer Explanation
The slope represent the ratio between the vertical height to the horizontal length. Let x be the minimum length of the ramp, we can set a proportion with height on the numerator and length on denominator. Then,
Cross-multiply to find the value of x
Thus, the minimum length of the ramp needed is 30 feet to access to a door that is 2.5 feet above the sidewalk.
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Q #10: To determine the cost of a pizza, the pizza parlor considers the diameter of the pizza, the number of toppings, and the amount of cheese. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
A. Amount of pizza
B. Dimeter of the pizza
C. Cost of the pizza
D. Number of toppings
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the dependent variable from the given scenario. A dependent variable is one which varies with another variable. In this case, the cost of the pizza will change with the change in diameter of the pizza, number of toppings, and amount of cheese. In other words, the cost of the pizza depends on the three variables.
Therefore, cost is the dependent variable while the diameter of the pizza, number of toppings and amount of cheese are independent variables.
