QUESTION: 125

What number multiplied by 2/3 will give a product of 1?

−2/3
−3/2
3/2
4/6

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

If a number is multiplied by its reciprocal (also called its multiplicative inverse), the product is 1. The reciprocal of a traction is found by inverting the fraction.
The reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2, that is, 2/3 × 3/2 = 1

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QUESTION: 126

What is the value of the expression x2 − 5xy + 2y if x = 3 and y = −2?

−25
−27
32
35

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Substitute 3 for x and −2 for y in the expression 2 − 5xy + 2y
(3)2 − 5(3)( −2) + 2(−2)
9 − 15 (−2) − 4
9 + 30 − 4
35

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QUESTION: 127

Solve the following inequality:
x − 3 < 14.

x < 11
x < 17
x = 11
x > 17

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

x − 3 < 14 is an inequality that states that x minus 3 is less than 14. To solve the inequality, add 3 to both sides of it.
x − 3 + 3 < 14 + 3
x < 17

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QUESTION: 128

A floor is made up of hexagonal tiles, some of which are black and some of which are white. Every black tile is completely surrounded by white tiles.
How many white tiles are there around each black tile?

four
five
six
eight

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A hexagon has six sides. Each of the six sides of the black tile must touch a side of a white tile, so there are six white tiles surrounding black tiles.

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