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There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program?

A. 168

B. 144

C. 336

D. 152

Answer Explanation:

we are to use the pie chart to find the number of students enrolled in dental hygiene care.

Letting x represent the number of students enrolled in dental hygiene care, we set the proportion equation with number of students as numerator and percentage as denominator. It should be noted that the whole pie chart represents 100% of the 800 students. Then,

We solve the value of x by cross-products.

Therefore, 144 students will enroll for a dental hygiene program.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: Which of the following values is the greatest?

    A. 25/2

    B. 12.35

    C. 40/3

    D. 11.46

    Answer Explanation

    To find the greatest number from the given set, we first convert the decimal numbers into fractions.

    12.35 becomes 1235/100

    11.46 becomes 1146/10

    Then, the LCM for the denominators of the given fractions of 2, 100, 3 and 10 is 300. Now we multiply each fraction with 300, which we will use to compare the give set.

    25/2*300=3750

    1235/100*300=3705

    40/3*300=4000

    1146/10*300=3438

    From the calculated values, 4000 is the greatest value. Then, 40/3 is the greatest value.

  • Q #2: The amount of salary a technician takes home in a month increases with sales of stocks, the amount of charge fees, and the number of working hours. Which of the following is the dependent variable?

    A. Amount of salary

    B. Charge fee

    C. Working hours

    D. Sales of stocks

    Answer Explanation

    Amount of salary will vary if the other three variables change. Therefore, salary is a dependent variable.

  • Q #3: -3/5, -0.9, -1.9, -8/3 Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?

    A. -3/5

    B. -0.9

    C. -1.9

    D. -8/3

    Answer Explanation

    To answer this question, we need to convert the numbers into a similar form. Converting decimal numbers into fraction is appropriate to finding the greatest number.

    -0.9 becomes 9/10

    -1.9 becomes 19/10

    Now we find the LCM of the denominators of the four fractions. The LCM of 5, 10 and 3 is 30. Multiply each fraction with the LCM to compare the fractions.

    -3/5*30=-18

    -9/10*30=-27

    -19/10*30=-57

    -8/3*30=-24

    The greatest number is -18, meaning -3/5 is the greatest number.