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Simplify the expression below. Which of the following is correct? 3.45 * 0.53

A. 1.8285

B. 18.285

C. 0.18285

D. 182.85

Answer Explanation:

To solve the equation this equation, we use a calculator and find the product as:

3.45 * 0.53 = 1.8285

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 45 kg? (2.2 lb =1 kg)

    A. 120 lb

    B. 89 lb

    C. 99 lb

    D. 90 lb

    Answer Explanation

    We asked to convert kg to pounds. There are two ways of converting between kg and pounds

                            

    And

                             

    Since we are to find pounds, we use the second option for kg to cancel

                   

    The pound equivalent of 45 kg is 99 lb.

  • Q #2: An athlete runs 5 miles in 25 minutes and then changes their pace to run the next 3 miles in 15 minutes. Overall, what is the average time in minutes it takes the athlete to run 1 mile?

    A. 7 minutes

    B. 5 minutes

    C. 6.5 minutes

    D. 8.5 minutes

    Answer Explanation

    to find the average time the athlete runs in 1 mile, find total time divided by total distance covered in the two runs.

    Total distance=5+3=8 miles

    Total time=25+15=40 minutes

    We now know that the athlete runs 8 miles in 40 minutes, so the time the athlete will run in 1 mile will be:  

                              

    In 5 minutes, the athlete runs 1 mile.

  • Q #3: As a company’s stocks increases, the production, sales, and investments also increase. Which of the following is the independent variable?

    A. Sales

    B. Stocks

    C. production

    D. investments

    Answer Explanation

    An independent variable is a variable that when changed result in a change to other variables under investigation. From the given scenario, if the stock of the company increases, then the production, sales, and investment increase. Therefore, stock is the independent variable while other variables are dependent.