As the number of working hours increases, the company experiences an increase profit, production, and a decrease in overhead costs. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Profit
B. Working hours
C. Production
D. Overhead costs
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: How many milliliters are there in 2.5 liters?
A. 25000
B. 25
C. 250
D. 2500
Answer Explanation
we use the relation 1 L=1000 mL to convert 0.5 L to mL as follows.
So, 2.5L is 2500 mL.
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Q #2: The data below represents students’ test scores. Which of the following is the median of the set data? 80, 76, 92, 96, 44, 86, 56, 93, 69
A. 86
B. 69
C. 44
D. 80
Answer Explanation
Explanation: the median of a data set is the element that is found on the middle position.
To find median, organize the given data from the smallest to largest.
44, 56, 69, 76, 80, 86, 92, 93, 96
Now, the number of elements in the date set is 9, which is an odd number. The median falls in the position
(N+1)/2=(9+1)/2=10/2=5.
The number that falls in the 5th position is 80. Thus, 80 is the median of the data.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the value of x in the equation below? (left|3x-7 ight|-13=2)
A. x = 21/3, x=22/3
B. x = 7/3, x=9/3
C. x = 15/2, x=9/3
D. x = 22/3, x=-8/3
Answer Explanation
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Add 13 to both sides to isolate the absolute value term, resulting in ( left|3x-7 ight|= 15)
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Consider two cases:
- When (+(3x-7)) is positive, solve for x to get (3x = 15 + 7) then (3x=22) (finally x=frac{22}{3})
- When (-(3x-7)) is negative (but the absolute value makes it positive). Solve for x to get (-3x = 15 - 7) then (-3x=8) (finally x=- frac{8}{3})
So, there are two possible solutions: (x=frac{22}{3} or x=- frac{8}{3})
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Q #4: To determine the cost of a meal, the restaurant considers the size of the meal, the number of toppings, and the amount of main ingredient. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
A. Amount of meal
B. Main ingredient
C. Cost of the meal
D. Number of toppings
Answer Explanation
We are asked to find the dependent variable from the given scenario. A dependent variable is one that changes to the change in an independent variable. In our problem, the cost of the meal will vary depending on the size of the meal, number of toppings, and amount of main ingredient. Therefore, cost is the dependent variable.
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Q #5: Which of the following is the appropriate unit of a measure to express the mass of a needle?
A. Gram
B. Milliliter
C. Meter
D. Kilogram
Answer Explanation
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Q #6: -1/3, -0.6, -1.5, -7/3. Of the numbers listed above, which number is the greatest?
A. -0.6
B. -7/3
C. -1/3
D. -1.5
Answer Explanation
To find the greatest value, we need to have uniform numbers. That is, all numbers must be in fraction for easy comparison. Therefore, we convert -0.6, and -1.5 into fractions as follows. For purposes of easy computation, we do not simplify the resulting fractions.
-0.6=-6/10
-1.5=-15/10
Now, the resulting fractions are -1/3, -6/10, -15/10, and -7/3. The greatest value is found by finding the LCM of the denominators and multiplying with each fraction. The LCM of 3 and 10 is 30. Then,
-1/3*30=-10
-6/10*30=-18
-15/10*30=-45
-7/3*30=-70
Based on the obtained values, -10 is the greatest value and -70 the least value. Therefore, -1/3 is the greatest of all the four options.
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Q #7: A circle has an area of 144 in2. Which of the following is the circumference of the circle in terms of pi ( )?
A. \(18 \pi in\)
B. \(6 \pi in\)
C. \(12 \pi in\)
D. \(24 \pi in\)
Answer Explanation
We need to find the circumference of the circle.
Before finding the circumference of a circle, we need to find the radius of the circle from the given area.
Let r be the radius of the circle, then the area of the circle is:
Substituting the value of area in the above equation
Dividing both sides by pi and taking square root on both sides yields
The radius of the circle with the given area is 12 in, and the circumference of the circle becomes:
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Q #8: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 210 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)
A. 522 lb
B. 632 lb
C. 420 lb
D. 462 lb
Answer Explanation
We are asked to convert 210 kg to pounds using the given relation. We set up the following equation
The equivalence of 210 kg is 462 lb.
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Q #9: There are 900 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 respiratory care program?
A. 162
B. 171
C. 378
D. 189
Answer Explanation
we use the percentages and number of students to find the number of students enrolled in the respiratory care program as in the pie chart. The total percent of the whole piec chart sums to 100%.
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.
Find the value of x by cross-products
Divide both sides of the equation by 100%
Thus, 171 students out of 900 students will enroll for a respiratory care program.
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Q #10: Which of the following is the length of the unknown leg of a right triangle that has one leg length of 6 feet and a hypotenuse of 14 feet? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
A. 15 feet
B. 12.6 feet
C. 18.3 feet
D. 9.2 feet
Answer Explanation
