ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 Mathematics Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A homeowner has hired two individuals to mow his lawn. If person A is able to mow the lawn in 2 hours by himself, and person B is able to mow the lawn in 3 hours by himself, how long would it take for both person A and person B to mow the lawn together?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To find out how long it would take for both person A and person B to mow the lawn together, we can use the formula: 1 / (1/A + 1/B), where A and B represent the individual times taken by each person. Substituting A = 2 hours and B = 3 hours into the formula: 1 / (1/2 + 1/3) = 1 / (5/6) = 6/5 = 1.2 hours. Therefore, it would take both person A and person B 1.2 hours to mow the lawn together.
Question 2 of 5
Translate the phrase 'Five less than twice the number' into a mathematical expression.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To translate 'Five less than twice the number' into a mathematical expression, you first calculate twice the number (2x) and then subtract 5 from it. This gives you 2x-5. Therefore, choice B, 2x-5, accurately represents the mathematical expression for 'Five less than twice the number.' The phrase 'Five less than' implies subtraction, and 'twice the number' is represented by 2x. Thus, when you subtract 5 from twice the number, the correct expression is 2x-5.
Question 3 of 5
A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $38.40. They wish to leave a 15% gratuity. What is the estimated gratuity amount?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate the 15% gratuity on a $38.40 bill, you multiply the bill amount by 0.15 (15%): $38.40 x 0.15 = $5.76. Since gratuity amounts are typically rounded up, the estimated gratuity would be $6.00, making choice A the correct answer. In this case, rounding up to the nearest whole dollar is common practice in gratuity calculations to simplify tipping and ensure a fair amount for the service provided.
Question 4 of 5
After spending 80% of her $60, Lana is left with how much money when she invests the remaining amount and earns an 80% profit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After spending 80% of $60, Lana spends $48, leaving her with $12. When she invests this remaining amount and earns an 80% profit on $12, it amounts to $21.60 ($12 + 80% of $12 = $12 + $9.60 = $21.60). Therefore, Lana now has $21.60 in total.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following percentages is equivalent to the fraction 5/8?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For the fraction 5/8, it equals 0.625 when divided, which when multiplied by 100 results in 62.50%. Therefore, choice C, 62.50%, is the correct percentage equivalent to the fraction 5/8.