A lab scale weighs 3 pounds, 5 ounces. Which of the following is the scale's weight in ounces(oz)?
A. 29 oz
B. 41 oz
C. 35 oz
D. 53 oz
We convert the given weight in pounds to ounces and find total weight. 1 pound=16 ounces, which we interpret as
Or
Use the second option to convert pounds to ounces
Now, we can ounces to ounces as: 48 oz + 5 oz= 53 oz
Therefore, 3 pounds, 5 ounces is equal to 53 oz
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: The width of a rectangle is 4 inches (in) and the area of the rectangle is 32 in2. Which of the following is the length of the rectangle?
A. 8 in
B. 28 in
C. 36 in
D. 128 in
Answer Explanation
We need to find the length of the rectangle from the given area and width of the rectangle. Let L be length if the rectangle. Then,
Area of rectangle=Length*width
Substituting area=32 in2 and w=4 inches
32=L*4
32=4L
Divide both sides by 4
32/4=4L/4
8=L
The length of the rectangle is 8 inches.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the mean of the set data below? 30, 29, 28, 30, 24, 12, 26, 33, 25, 23
A. 30
B. 21
C. 27
D. 26
Answer Explanation
The mean is the total divided by the number of elements in the data set. From the given data set:
Total=30+29+28+30+24+12+26+33+25+23=260
Number of items, N=10
Mean=total/N=260/10=26
The mean is 26.
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Q #3: Which of the following is 3/8 divided by 5/8?
A. 10/9
B. 9/10
C. 3/5
D. 5/12
Answer Explanation
When dividing fractions, the division sign is changed into multiply sign and the first fraction is multiplied by the inverse of the second fraction.
Change division to multiply sign and find invers of 5/8. The inverse of a fraction is inverting the given fraction. The denominator becomes the numerator and the numerator becomes the denominator.
