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Simplify the expression below. Which of the following is correct? \(\frac{[3 (2 + 6 \ast 4)]}{(26 \div 2)}\)  

A. 6

B. 8

C. 12

D. 9

Answer Explanation:

We follow the order of operations to solve the given expression.

First, we start with the numerator and solve it as follows

[3(2+6*4)]

We start with multiplication in inner brackets, 6*4=24. The expression becomes

[3(2+24)]

Then, we conduct the addition of 2+24=26. Then, the expression becomes

[3(26)]=3*26=78

Now, we solve for denominator, which is 26/2=13.

Thus, the expression is reduced into

\(\frac{[3(2+6\ast4)]}{(26\div2)}=\frac{78}{13}=6\)

The expression reduces into 6.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: Solve for w in the equation below.

    A. w=rxy+z

    B. w=(x/ry)+(z/r)

    C. w=y(z+rx)

    D. w=(x/ry)-(z/r)

    Answer Explanation

     We are asked to make w the subject of the formula.

    First, we rearrange the equation by to ensure w is on the right hand of the equation.

    Then, divide both sides by r

    Multiply both sides by y

    The above equation can be rearranged into

    Thus, the formula for finding the value of w is (x/ry)-(z/r).

  • Q #2: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)

    A. 52.2 lb

    B. 22.7 lb

    C. 110 lb

    D. 220 lb

    Answer Explanation

     We are asked to convert kg to pounds using the given relation. Letting x to represent the lb we are looking for.

    Nest, we set the proportion with kg in the numerator and lb on the denominator as follows.

    We find the value of x by cross-multiplication

    The value of x is 110 lb.

  • Q #3: As the number of opening hours a bank opens in a week increases, the amount of transaction, the number of deposits, and the number of loans available also increase. Which of the following is the independent variable?

    A. Opening hours

    B. Amount of transactions

    C. Number of loans available

    D. Number of deposits

    Answer Explanation

    Based on the given case, the outcome of measuring the duration of opening the bank is the amount of transaction, the number of deposits, and the number of loans available. The three outcomes are dependent variables while the number of opening hours is the independent variable.

  • Q #4: Which of the following is the best approximation of 5 times the positive square root of 29?

    A. 100.0

    B. 44.7

    C. 20.5

    D. 26.9

    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 5 becomes

    The approximate value is 26.9.

  • Q #5: A recipe calls for 6 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.93 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?

    A. 34.33 mL

    B. 29.58 mL

    C. 25.59 mL

    D. 12.32 mL

    Answer Explanation

    To find the amount of vanilla in mL, we set up an equation in a way the unwanted units cancel out and leave the wanted unit we are looking for. Then,

    Thus, a recipe of 6 teaspoons equals 29.58 mL.

     

  • Q #6: Three friends are sharing a pizza. One friend eats half of the pizza. The other two friends equally divide the rest among themselves. What portion of the pizza did each of the other two friends receive?

    A. 1/6

    B. 1/3

    C. ¼

    D. 1/5

    Answer Explanation

     we need to find the portion of pizza shared by two other friends.

    We know that a whole pizza represents 1 and one friend eats half of it. So, the remaining amount left to other two friends is

    Remaining fraction of the pizza=1-1/2=1/2

    Now, the two friends share ½ amongst themselves equally. Then, each friend gets

    The two friends each gets 1/4 of the pizza.

  • Q #7: A recipe calls for 5/7 cup of flour for every 2 3/5 cup of milk. To make a bigger batch, the chef uses 3 cups of flour. Which of the following would be the amount of milk needed for the bigger batch?

    A. 12 1/5 cups

    B. 12 2/5 cups

    C. 8 9/25 cups

    D. 10 23/25 cups

    Answer Explanation

    To find the required number of cups milk needed, we set a proportion equation with number of cups be numerator and cups of milk as denominator.

    Let x be the number of cups of milk needed, then

    The numbers of cups of milk required is 273/25, which when converted to mixed fraction becomes 10 23/25.

  • Q #8: Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 9/26?

    A. 0.28

    B. 3.6

    C. 3.86

    D. 0.35

    Answer Explanation

    9/26 is equivalent to 9÷26. The value becomes 0.3461538.

    Thus, 0.35  is the decimal equivalent of 9/26.

  • Q #9: The length of a rectangular room is 8 feet greater than its width. Which of the following equations represents the area (A) of the room?

    A. A = w(w+8)

    B. A = 2w+2(w+8)

    C. A = 5(w+8)

    D. A = w+(w+8)

    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+8)

    Area of the rectangle, A= Length*width=(w+8)*w

    A=w(w+8)

    Thus, the area of the rectangular room is w(w+8).

  • Q #10: Simplify the expression below. Which of the following is correct? \(\frac{[3 (2 + 6 \ast 4)]}{(26 \div 2)}\)  

    A. 6

    B. 8

    C. 12

    D. 9

    Answer Explanation

    We follow the order of operations to solve the given expression.

    First, we start with the numerator and solve it as follows

    [3(2+6*4)]

    We start with multiplication in inner brackets, 6*4=24. The expression becomes

    [3(2+24)]

    Then, we conduct the addition of 2+24=26. Then, the expression becomes

    [3(26)]=3*26=78

    Now, we solve for denominator, which is 26/2=13.

    Thus, the expression is reduced into

    \(\frac{[3(2+6\ast4)]}{(26\div2)}=\frac{78}{13}=6\)

    The expression reduces into 6.