As the dollar rate increases in a day, the amount of investment, stock prices, and forex exchange deposit available also decreases. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Amount of investment
B. Dollar rate
C. Stock prices
D. Forex exchange deposit
Based on the given scenario, the outcome of measuring the daily dollar rate is the decline in investment, stock prices, and forex exchange. The three outcomes are dependent variables while the dollar rate is the independent variable.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: 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=w+(w+5)
B. A=2w+2(w+5)
C. A=5(w+8)
D. A=w(w+5)
Answer Explanation
To find the area of the room, we form an equation of find an equation relating the length and width of the rectangle. If we let the width of the room to be w, then
Width of the rectangle= w
Length of rectangle=(w+5)
Area of the rectangle, A= Length*width=(w+5)*w
A=w(w+5)
Thus, the area of the rectangular room is w(w+5).
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Q #2: There are 1200 students enrolled in four allied health programs at a local community college. The percent students in each program are displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the radiologic technology program?
A. 216
B. 504
C. 228
D. 252
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the number of students enrolled in the radiologic program using the information provided on the pie chart.
If we let x represent the number of students enrolled in the radiologic program, we set a proportion equation with number of students on the numerator and percentages on the denominator.
Total percent in the pie chart adds to 100%, which equals 1200 students. Then, 21% will represent
We solve the value of x by cross-multiplying the equation above.
Therefore, 252 students will enroll for a radiologic program.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the mean of the test scores listed below? 83, 86, 76, 88, 97
A. 97
B. 76
C. 86
D. 83
Answer Explanation
The mean of a data set is the sum of all scores divided by the number of tests.
Total test scores = 83+86+76+88+97 = 430
Number of tests = 5
Mean test score = 430/5 = 86
The mean test score is 86.
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Q #4: Which of the following is the value of x in the equation below
A. x= -4 or x=2
B. x= -2 or x=3
C. x =-2 or x= 4
D. x= -2 or x= 1
Answer Explanation
we find the value of x by applying the absolute conditions to the given equation.
First, add 2 to both sides of equation
The absolute conditions are:
If
, a>0, then u=a or u=-aIn this case a=10, which is greater 0.
The first condition becomes
Add 2 to both sides of the equation
Divide both sides by 4
The second condition becomes
Add 2 to both sides of the equation
Divide both sides by 4
Then, the value of x is 3 or -2.
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Q #5: To determine the cost of a laptop, the seller considers the brand of the laptop, the tax rate, and the memory size. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
A. Cost of a laptop
B. Tax rate
C. Memory size
D. Brand of the laptop
Answer Explanation
A dependent variable is one that depends on the independent variable. An independent variable is one that when changed result in a change of another variable.
In this problem, if we change the brand of laptop, tax rate, and memory size, the price of the laptop changes. Thus, the cost of the laptop is the dependent variable.
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Q #6: Japheth’s uncle is 10 less than three times Japheth’s age. Which of the equations represents Japheth’s uncle’s age (u) as it relates to Japheth’s age (k)?
A. u=10-3k
B. u=3k-10
C. k=3u-10
D. k=10-3u
Answer Explanation
We are asked to determine Japheth’s uncle’s age relating to Japheth’s age.
First, express Japheth’s uncle’s age in terms of Japheth’s age as follows
Japheth’s age=k
Japheth’s uncle’s age, u = 3k-10.
Thus, the relationship between Japheth’s uncle’s age to that of Japheth is u=3k-10.
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Q #7: 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 1.5 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 12 feet
B. 4.5 feet
C. 3 feet
D. 18 feet
Answer Explanation
We use the given slope to find the minimum length of the ramp. In this case, slope is the ratio of height to length of the lamp. Thus,
If we let x be the minimum length of the ramp. Then,
Substituting the value of slope into the above equation results in,
Solve for value of x by cross-products
X = 18 Feet
Thus, the minimum length of the ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 high is 18 feet.
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Q #8: Which of the following is the median of the date set below? 3, -5, 9, -1, 0
A. 9
B. -5
C. -1
D. 0
Answer Explanation
The median of a data set is a number that falls in the middle of the data set. To find the median, the numbers in the data set are arranged from the smallest to the largest. In the given data set, the organized arrangement is:
-5, -1, 0, 3, 9
There are five elements in the data set, and the median falls in the third position from either side. Thus, 0 falls in the third position.
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Q #9: Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 3/7
B. 6.98
C. 10/7
D. 9.2
Answer Explanation
To find the greatest number from the given options, convert the decimal numbers into fractions.
6.98 becomes 698/100
9.2 becomes 92/10
The least common denominator for the denominators of 7, 100 and 10 is 700. Now we can multiply each fraction with 700 as follows:
3/7*700=300
698/100*700=4886
10/7*700=1000
92/10*700=6440
In order from the smallest to largest, we organize the number set as follows:
3/7, 10/7, 6.98, 9.2.
Thus, 9.2 is the greatest of all.
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Q #10: Which of the following is the appropriate unit of a measure to express the weight of a mobile phone?
A. Liter
B. Milliliter
C. Gram
D. Milligram
Answer Explanation
Here, we are required to find the unit of measuring mass. The SI unit of mass is kilogram but other derived units are grams, milligrams, microgram and more.
A kilogram is a large quantity for measuring heavier objects but grams can used to measure small and light objects such as the mass of the mobile phone. Therefore, gram is the appropriate unit for measuring weight of a mobile phone.
