Which of the following is the greatest value?

A. 34÷96

B. 3/8

C. 0.372

D. 37%

Answer Explanation:

we are asked to find the largest value from the options given. To solve this problem, we need to convert all the given values into fraction. Then find the least common denominator for all fractions, which we will use to multiply each fraction and make a comparison.

34÷96=

3/8=3/8

0.372=372/1000

37%=37/100

Now, we need to find the least common denominator of 48, 8, 1000, and 100, which is 6000. We multiply each fraction by 6000 as follows:

17/48*6000=2125

3/8*6000=2250

372/1000*6000=2232

37/100*6000=2220

From the above calculations, arranging the fraction from the largest to the smallest in order is: 3/8, 372/1000,37/100, and 17/48. Thus, the greatest value is 3/8.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

Q #1: 2.50*0.25 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct?

A. 0.0625

B. 6.025

C. 0.625

D. 6.25

Answer Explanation

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

2.50*0.25=0.625
Q #2: A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $38.40. They wish to leave a 15% gratuity. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?

A. $4.00

B. $6.00

C. $5.00

D. $7.00
Answer Explanation

When dealing with percent problems, the following is utilized to find the unknown variable.
- Is means equals
- Of means multiply
- What means unknown (variable)
From the problem above, we are looking for the amount of gratuity the couple can leave.

Let t be the amount of gratuity. Translating into an equation, we have

The gratuity is 15% of the total bill, which becomes

Here, of means multiply and we also convert percent into decimal before multiplying.

So, the value of t=5.76

Thus, a couple will leave a gratuity of $5.76, which is about $6.00.
Q #3: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg? (2.2 lb =1 kg)

A. 110 lb

B. 220 lb

C. 52.2 lb

D. 22.7 lb

Answer Explanation

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

And

Since we are asked to find pounds, we use the second option for kg to cancel during conversion as follows:

Thus, 50 kg is equal to 110 lb.